The university’s new financial aid policy could make it more accessible than some public colleges for many families.

The expansion will enable approximately 86% of U.S. families to qualify for Harvard College’s financial aid, the college said.

The Ivy League school will offer free tuition to students whose families make less than $200,000 a year. The free tuition plan goes into effect for the 2025-2026 school year and it was developed to make attending Harvard more affordable, especially for those who are considered middle-income.