The American University of Antigua (AUA) College of Medicine has announced a package of financial support measures for students entering in Fall 2026, including a tuition freeze, free housing and expanded scholarship opportunities.

AUA President Dr. Peter Bell said the university is responding to the financial pressures facing students and their families by introducing three initiatives designed to make medical education more affordable.

The university has revised its scholarship and grant programme to provide what Bell described as more personalized financial assistance for both current students and new applicants.

AUA has also frozen tuition, allowing students to pay the same tuition rate throughout their education rather than facing increases during their studies. According to the university, the tuition freeze applies to students entering in the Fall 2026 cohort.

In addition, students will receive free housing while completing the pre-clinical sciences portion of the medical programme in Antigua. The housing benefit will be available for the duration of the pre-clinical phase on the island.

“We clearly understand that the financial situation is changing and that students, applicants and families face a lot of challenges,” Bell said in announcing the measures. He added that the university hopes the combined initiatives will make medical school “affordable and feasible” for more families.

The university said the initiatives will take effect immediately for eligible students and are intended to improve access to medical education while providing greater financial certainty.

This article was originally published by Antigua News Room. Read the original article here: AUA Freezes Tuition, Offers Free Housing, expands scholarships for New Medical Students.