You probably think the schools must be out in the Ozarks. Well, er, at least one is.

But there are some in New York City too!

LIST OF FREE COLLEGES

Please advise us if there are others you are aware of. Compiled from multiple sources;

diplomaguide.com - site also has a nice list of best colleges by state as well as the

different types of degrees - also see their College Planning Guide

1. 1.Berea College - Every student who attends Kentucky's Berea College receives a full-tuition scholarship worth more than $25,000. Berea also helps students with other costs, such as food, room and board, by providing a work study program. Students also receive a free laptop to use while they are in school. Berea offers the opportunity to major in many different subjects. The most popular majors are business, manufacturing, family studies and human development. Click on “Scholarships & Financial Aid” under “Admissions” on their website.
   

2. 2.Alice Lloyd College - US News and World Report ranks Alice Lloyd College among the best U.S. colleges to graduate with the least amount of debt. This Kentucky school offers guaranteed tuition to any student in the college's 108-county Central Appalachian service area. Students work 10-20 hours each week to pay their way. Alice Lloyd offers degrees in a wide range of fields as well as pre-professional programs. Their financial aid link.
   

3. 3.Webb Institute - The Princeton Review ranks Webb Institute among the Best Value Colleges in America. The school is known for providing a top-notch engineering education along with full-tuition scholarships to anyone who attends. Students live in a mansion while they attend school and participate in paid internships for extra cash.
   

4. 4.College of the Ozarks - Located in Missouri, the College of the Ozarks is a conservative Christian school that cheerfully discourages student debt. The school has been nicknamed 'Hardwork U' because students work 15 hours each week to graduate tuition-free. The College of the Ozarks favors applicants who are financially needy. Popular majors include business, teaching, education and criminal justice.
   

5. 5.Curtis Institute of Music - The Curtis Institute of Music offers full-tuition scholarships to everyone who gains admission. The school is very particular when it comes to applicants, accepting only 160 new students each year. Those who do get in can expect to receive an excellent education from one of the best music conservatories in the world.
   

6. 6.CUNY Teacher Academy -  This link and information appear to be outdated. You can read on however for what is available here. The City University of New York offers full-tuition scholarships to students who enroll in their Teacher Academy. Every student who enrolls is eligible. Students also receive a full-time teaching position in a New York school upon graduation.
   

7. 7.William E. Macaulay Honors College at CUNY (New York, N.Y.) - (from their website:) “We invite you to join in our mission: To inspire and prepare outstanding leaders to confront and solve the social, economic, cultural, and scientific challenges of New York City and the world.” All students receive full undergraduate tuition scholarship (excludes fees), laptop computer, $7500 Opportuntities Fund to pursue global research, service and internships, Cultural Passport to NY arts and cultural venues. Many students also receive housing support.
   

8. 8.U.S. Military Academies - Students who attend any of these U.S. academies receive a full ride. They also receive a monthly stipend in return for service. Although each program is different, most require applicants to obtain a congressional nomination from their state congressional delegation. Applicants must also pass a physical fitness test and meet other requirements.
   

9. •U.S. Military Academy - West Point
   

10. •U.S. Air Force Academy
    

11. •U.S. Naval Academy
    

12. •U.S. Coast Guard Academy
    

13. •U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
    

9. 9.State of Washington Universities - Both the University of Washington and Washington State University offer need-based programs that pay full-tuition and fees. The programs are available to in-state residents who meet State Need Grant or Pell Grant requirements. Special scholarships are also available to out-of-state students who need help covering the cost of tuition.
   

10. •University of Washington
    

11. •Washington State University
    

10. 10.Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering - At one point, the Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering offered a full-tuition scholarship to anyone who attends. The school has since reduced the scholarship policy by 50 percent - for now. Their website says they will return to full tuition support when the economy improves. Even so, Franklin W. Olin College still offers one of the largest merit scholarship programs in the country to all admitted students.
    

11. 11.University of the People - The University of the People is the world's first tuition-free, non-profit online university. Students who enroll are not required to pay any tuition. Study materials are also free. However, there are modest fees ($10 to $100) for taking tests at the end of each course. Fees work on a sliding scale depending on the country where you live. The University of the People does not confer degrees yet for either of their programs (business administration or computer science.) But the school is in the process of applying for accreditation, which means that they may be offering degrees very soon.
    

12. 12.Deep Springs College (Big Pine, Calif.) - (from their website): “Deep Springs is an all-male liberal arts college located on a cattle-ranch and alfalfa farm in California's High Desert. Electrical pioneer L.L. Nunn founded the school in 1917 on the three pillars of academics, labor, and self-governance in order to help young men prepare themselves for lives of service to humanity. The school's 26 students, along with its staff and faculty, form a close community engaged in this intense project. Deep Springs operates on the belief that manual labor and political deliberation are integral parts of a comprehensive liberal arts education. Each student attends for two years and receives a full scholarship valued at over $50,000 per year. Afterwards, most complete their degrees at the world's most prestigious four year institutions.”
    

13. 13.Barclay College (Haviland, Kan.) - from their website: “Barclay College is a college founded by the Friends Church that welcomes students from an evangelical faith tradition who seek a solid biblical foundation for their lives and vocation.”
    

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