Many tuition-free college programs put up barriers for adults

Image:  Tuition-free college programs are not always accessible to adult learners, and even the programs that are open to older students can include requirements that pose barriers, according to a recent report from the American Institutes for Research. The report examines 67 programs across the country that are open to adult students and fully cover tuition for the traditional amount of time it takes to earn a certificate or degree. Only 22 states, plus Washington, D.C., had options...