University of St. Thomas to offer free tuition for eligible incoming freshman

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The University of St. Thomas is starting to help struggling families by offering free tuition to incoming freshmen this fall.

This is a part of the university's new Promise Program.

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Incoming freshmen who would like to be considered must meet the requirements.

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The requirements include maintaining a 3.4 grade point average in high school, and must come from a family that makes an annual income of $40,000 or less.

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Applications for the tuition will be accepted for as long as the funds are available.