Princeton’s $327M financial aid expansion: How broader eligibility will ease tuition costs for students

Princeton University will now fully cover the cost of attendance for most students from families earning up to $150,000, expanding tuition-free eligibility to households earning up to $250,000. Backed by a $327 million aid budget, the move broadens access, boosts Pell Grant representation, and positions Princeton as a leader in affordability amid shifting higher education finances.