Boosting Access

New Program Eliminates Tuition for Low-Income Students

A new initiative has launched that eliminates 100% of tuition costs for incoming students from Virginia whose families earn less than $60,000 a year.

Known as Access MBU, the program mirrors the university’s historic mission to boost accessibility, inclusion, and social mobility for underserved populations.

“We believe the accessibility and affordability of a high-quality education should be based on a student’s academic performance, talent, and character — not their finances,” said Vice President of Enrollment Management Matt Munsey.

He’s spent the past year working closely with other administrators to secure institutional funding to supplement state and federal aid, and bring out-of-pocket tuition costs — and related debt after graduation — to zero for economically disadvantaged learners. The program is open to new residential and commuter students from Virginia.

“We’re extremely excited to be able to offer this opportunity to future students,” said Munsey. “Our commitment includes giving them the support not just to enroll at MBU, but to be successful during their college experience and beyond — and we have a proven track record of following through on that commitment.”