Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) committed to covering remaining tuition for low-income students, aiming to reduce out-of-pocket barriers that can derail persistence. The update signals a targeted affordability intervention that supplements broader financial aid frameworks. For enrollment and student success leaders, the move is a direct lever for retention because it reduces uncertainty about total attendance cost. Institutions participating in state tuition and aid programs will likely need to align scholarship packaging, billing processes, and verification timelines to ensure students receive the intended tuition coverage without delays.