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Why ‘free college’ programs don’t always deliver on promise

In this image provided by Hope Chicago, students at Raby High School in Chicago celebrate on Feb. 22, 2022, after they were told by Hope Chicago, they were receiving full, debt-free college scholarships to partner colleges and universities. (Hope Chicago via AP)

In this image provided by Hope Chicago, Pete Kadens, Hope Chicago co-founder, shares the stage with Dr. Janice Jackson, CEO of Hope Chicago, where they announced on Feb. 25, 2022, that the entire student body, 503 students total, at Farragut Career Academy High School in Chicago, were receiving full, debt-free college scholarships to partner colleges and universities. (Hope Chicago via AP)

Why ‘free college’ programs don’t always deliver on promise