Johns Hopkins to Offer Free Tuition for Families Earning Up to $200,000 Under New Aid Expansion

Johns Hopkins University is significantly expanding its financial aid program, offering tuition-free education for undergraduate students from families with annual incomes up to $200,000, which encompasses over 85% of American households.

The enhanced aid structure includes:

  - Tuition-Free Coverage: Available to undergraduate students from families with incomes up to $200,000 per year.

  - Full Support: Students from families earning up to $100,000 will receive additional support covering tuition, fees, and living expenses, resulting in a $0 expected parent contribution.

  - Generous Aid for Higher Incomes: Families with incomes above $200,000 will continue to receive generous aid, with most families earning up to $250,000 still qualifying for substantial assistance.

This change is effective for current students in the spring 2026 term and for new students entering in the 2026–2027 academic year. According to University President Ron Daniels, this initiative reinforces Johns Hopkins' commitment to admitting students based on merit rather than financial circumstances. The expansion builds on the $1.8 billion gift from alumnus Michael R. Bloomberg in 2018, which allowed the university to adopt a need-blind, no-loan financial aid policy.

Since 2018, Bloomberg’s gift, combined with over $240 million from nearly 1,200 donors, has already increased access for limited-income students. Pell-eligible enrollment has risen from 15.4% to 24.1%, the highest in university history, while maintaining a highly competitive applicant pool. The university noted that the expanded aid will also simplify the financial aid process. Students will be considered for the new program through the university's standard financial aid application channels.