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education1 year ago

MIT and Brandeis to Offer Free Tuition for Eligible Families

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) will waive tuition for students from families earning less than $200,000 annually, starting next fall. This policy will cover 80% of incoming classes, with additional support for families earning under $100,000, covering all expenses including housing and books. This initiative, supported by alumni donations, aims to make MIT's prestigious education accessible to talented students regardless of financial background.

via ABC News|
#education#financial-aid#higher-education
education1 year ago

MIT and Brandeis Announce Tuition-Free Programs for Low-Income Families

Starting in 2025, MIT will offer tuition-free education to undergraduates from families earning less than $200,000 annually, with those earning under $100,000 paying nothing for the full cost of attendance. This expansion of financial aid aims to make MIT more accessible, with 80% of American households qualifying under the new income threshold. The initiative is supported by MIT's endowment and reflects the institution's commitment to affordability and accessibility, ensuring talented students can attend regardless of financial circumstances.

via MIT News|
#accessibility#education#financial-aid
education1 year ago

"Record $1 Billion Donation Makes Bronx Medical School Tuition-Free"

Ruth Gottesman, a former professor at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, has donated $1 billion to the school, making tuition free for all four-year students and benefiting others in the fall. This generous gift has brought relief and hope to students like Samuel Woo and Jade Andrade, who can now pursue their dreams of practicing medicine without the burden of student debt. The donation aims to open doors for low-income students from immigrant families and attract a diverse pool of applicants. Gottesman's donation is one of the largest to any U.S. medical school and is expected to last in perpetuity, providing opportunities for aspiring doctors in an impoverished area of New York City.

via The Associated Press|
#donation#education#immigrant-families
education1 year ago

"Albert Einstein College of Medicine Announces Free Tuition for All Students Following Historic $1 Billion Donation"

Students at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York were ecstatic after a philanthropist donated $1 billion to eliminate tuition fees for those studying medicine at the school. This move has relieved students of significant debt, allowing them to pursue their career goals without financial constraints. The announcement has sparked hope for a more diverse student body and a greater focus on serving underserved communities in medicine.

via BBC.com|
#albert-einstein-college-of-medicine#education#medical-students
philanthropy1 year ago

"Widow's $1 Billion Donation Provides Free Tuition for Bronx Medical Students"

Ruth Gottesman, widow of a Berkshire Hathaway stockholder, has donated $1 billion of stock to the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, ensuring free tuition for students in perpetuity. The donation, which came as a surprise to Gottesman, aims to alleviate the financial burden on medical students and attract a more diverse pool of applicants. Gottesman's generous gift will cover current students' tuition and provide future students with the opportunity to pursue projects and ideas without financial constraints.

via Yahoo Finance|
#albert-einstein-college-of-medicine#berkshire-hathaway-stock#donation
education1 year ago

"Former Professor's $1 Billion Gift Makes NYC Medical School Tuition-Free"

Ruth Gottesman, a former professor and widow of a Wall Street investor, has donated $1 billion to the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City, making it tuition-free for all students. The gift aims to attract a diverse pool of applicants and alleviate the burden of medical school debt, which averages over $200,000 in the U.S. This donation is believed to be the largest made to any medical school in the country and follows a similar initiative by New York University School of Medicine in 2018.

via NBC News|
#albert-einstein-college-of-medicine#donation#education
education1 year ago

"Generous $1 Billion Gift Makes Albert Einstein College of Medicine Tuition-Free"

Dr. Ruth Gottesman has made a historic $1 billion donation to the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, ensuring that students will no longer have to pay tuition. The donation, made in honor of her late husband, will reimburse fourth-year students for the spring 2024 semester and provide free tuition "in perpetuity" starting in August. This generous gift aims to attract students committed to the school's mission and enable them to pursue projects and ideas without financial constraints.

via NPR|
#albert-einstein-college-of-medicine#dollar1-billion-donation#education
education1 year ago

"Generous $1 Billion Donation Makes Bronx Medical School Tuition-Free"

The Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx received a historic $1 billion donation from Ruth Gottesman, making it the largest gift to any medical school in the country. As a result, the school will no longer charge tuition, allowing students from diverse backgrounds to pursue medical education without the burden of crushing loan indebtedness. The donation aims to make medical education accessible to those who may not afford tuition and is expected to significantly impact the school's admissions process.

via The Washington Post|
#bronx#donation#education
education-philanthropy1 year ago

"Generous $1 Billion Donation Makes Bronx Medical School Tuition-Free Forever"

Retired professor Dr. Ruth Gottesman donates $1 billion to the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, ensuring free tuition for all current and future students. The donation, believed to be the largest to any medical school in the U.S., will have an immediate impact, reimbursing current fourth-year students and providing free tuition for all students starting in August. The gift aims to attract students committed to the school's mission and enable them to pursue projects without financial constraints. The donation was made possible by Gottesman's late husband, and it will alleviate the burden of high tuition costs for students, many of whom graduate with significant debt.

via NBC New York|
#bronx#donation#education-philanthropy
education1 year ago

"Widow's $1 Billion Donation Erases Tuition at New York Medical School"

The Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City will become tuition-free for students after receiving a $1bn donation from Dr. Ruth Gottesman, a former professor at the school. The donation, one of the largest to an educational institution in the US, aims to alleviate the financial burden on students and make medical school more accessible. The funds were left by Gottesman's late husband, and she hopes they will help students, particularly those from underprivileged backgrounds, pursue a career in medicine without the burden of debt.

via The Guardian US|
#accessibility#donation#education
philanthropy1 year ago

"Wall Street Widow's $1 Billion Donation Ensures Free Tuition at Bronx Medical School"

Ruth Gottesman, widow of an early investor in Berkshire Hathaway, has donated $1 billion in stock to the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, ensuring free tuition for students in perpetuity. The donation will cover current fourth-year students' tuition and future students beginning in August. Gottesman's goal is to attract a more diverse pool of applicants and alleviate the burden of student debt, revolutionizing the school's ability to attract mission-driven students and enabling them to pursue projects and ideas that might otherwise be prohibitive.

via Business Insider|
#albert-einstein-college-of-medicine#donation#medical-school