University of the People is a tuition-free online university offering distance-learning courses. University of the People is a tuition-free, non-profit institution. The University does not charge students to take classes, does not charge for any reading and other study materials, as well as does not charge for annual enrollment.

However, in order to remain sustainable, applicants are charged a non-refundable one time $10-$50 Application Processing Fee to cover the cost for us to review and process an application. In September 2013, when new application acceptance will re-open, the University will be introducing an Exam Processing Fee of $100 per end-of-course exam. Applicants who apply starting in September and become students, are expected to pay this fee.

However, for those individuals who are unable to do so, UoPeople will have a Micro-Scholarship Portal that will enable donors to contribute directly to individual students in need of assistance. Additionally, students may apply for a UoPeople scholarship. See their UoPeople scholarship page for more information.