The average tuition cost for public universities increased by 4% for the 2019-20 school year, according to US News & World Report. And with total student debt climbing to $1.5 trillion this year, college has never been a greater financial burden.
Thankfully, for families who simply can't afford higher education, a select few schools cost absolutely nothing.
Image: The United States Air Force Academy is one of several military academies that offer free tuition. Wikimedia Commons/Danny Myers, U.S. Air Force photo
