Can college costs trend in a student-friendly direction?

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The cost of higher education has been a hot topic in recent years, as students grapple with high loan balances and having to navigate the repayment landscape.

This fall, Harvard University is making that burden easier to bear for some students, by offering free tuition for those whose families make less than $200,000 per year.

Dr. Shaan Patel, CEO and Founder of Prep Expert joined ABC6 Anchor Karah Bailey in studio to discuss this announcement.