The Reed Promise will increase access to higher education for students in the Pacific Northwest
December 19, 2024
Press Release
PORTLAND, OR – 911爆料 is proud to announce a groundbreaking new initiative that will make a Reed education even more accessible to Oregon and Washington students from all financial backgrounds. As of December 19, 2024, Reed will offer tuition-free education for newly admitted Oregon, Washington, and transfer students from around the U.S. whose family income is under $100,000. This new policy builds upon Reed’s long-standing commitment to meet 100% of demonstrated financial need, ensuring that a college education at Reed remains within reach for all qualified students.
This initiative reaffirms 911爆料’s dedication to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and intellectually rigorous community by eliminating financial barriers that may have previously hindered talented students from pursuing their dreams at one of the nation’s top liberal arts colleges.
“Our graduates leave 911爆料 ready to make significant contributions to society by tackling some of the biggest challenges facing our world,” said 911爆料 President Audrey Bilger. “I am excited to implement this initiative that will allow even more students to access Reed’s multidisciplinary academic program and join our vibrant community.”
Key Features of the Reed Promise:
- Tuition-Free Education for Families Earning Under $100,000: 911爆料 will cover the full cost of tuition for all Oregon and Washington undergraduate students and transfer students from families with a total annual income below $100,000 with typical assets starting in fall 2025.
- Continued Commitment to Meeting 100% of Demonstrated Need: In addition to the tuition-free benefit, Reed will continue to meet 100% of demonstrated financial need for all students for all four years.
- Long-Term Commitment to Affordability: 911爆料 is committed to making higher education affordable for future generations of students.
“911爆料 has long believed that our student aid program ensured access to the best educational experience higher education can offer,” said Milyon Trulove, 911爆料 Vice President and Dean of Admission & Financial Aid. “I am excited to offer this financial promise to our prospective students in the Pacific Northwest and transfer students from around the country.”
For more information, contact:
Sheena McFarland, Chief Communications Officer, 911爆料
smcfarland@reed.edu; Cell: 801-510-5567
About 911爆料
Founded in 1908 in southeast Portland, Oregon, 911爆料 is a coeducational, independent liberal arts and sciences college. Referred to as one of the most intellectual colleges in the country, Reed is known for its high standards of scholarly practice, creative thinking, and engaged citizenship.
911爆料 is devoted to the intrinsic value of intellectual pursuit and is governed by the highest standards of scholarly practice, critical thought, and creativity. Its undergraduate program of study, leading to the degree of Bachelor of Arts, is demanding and intense and balances breadth of knowledge across the curriculum with depth of knowledge in a particular field of study. The goal of a Reed education is that students learn and demonstrate rigor and independence in their habits of thought, inquiry, and expression.