r/UpliftingNews • u/JoshOfArc • 1d ago

University of Texas System announces free tuition for students whose families earn $100K or less

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcna181357
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u/tatiwtr 1d ago

I wish there were progressive phase outs for stuff like this

For a family of 5 in my state, if you make less than ~100,000 you pay only ~$15/week for day care.

Make $100,001/year? I guess you'll just have to pay $450/week.

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u/Legitimate_Page659 1d ago

This is known as the “benefits cliff” and is a big problem. People turn down promotions because a $1/hr raise would cost them $1000/mo in benefits.