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.
RELATED: University of St. Thomas offering one-of-a-kind program for students with learning differences
Incoming freshmen who would like to be considered must meet the requirements.
SEE HERE: Texas A&M to grant free tuition, room and board to its Ukrainian students
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.
SEE HERE: Rice University offering loan-free financial aid to certain families
Applications for the tuition will be accepted for as long as the funds are available.
