Tuition free colleges in USA

With all the talk about the high (and rising) cost of college, I was surprised to learn that a few colleges right here in the USA offer free tuition for a real, accredited education. Ranging from small liberal arts schools to highly specialized programs in engineering and music, these schools can be very competitive. They include the U.S. military academies, which trade a prestigious education for a subsequent stint in the military.

Other tuition-free colleges, such as Cooper Union in NYC, subsidizes students through large endowments. And some, like the College of the Ozarks, require students to participate in work-study programs to pay for their education.

For a complete list of these schools and their admissions requirements, see this slide show at Business Week.

Looking for free tuition? Go to Sweden.

One way to save money on a college degree is to attend college in Sweden. Why Sweden? The government is so eager to attract foreign students and create a multicultural student body that they fully subsidize tuition fees. That’s right—tuition is free.

Classes are held in English, including more than 600 master’s degree programs, and many are offered online. Sweden is known for academic excellence and innovation. Click here for more information.