42 - A tuition free coding university open to everyone

An NPO and contrary to nearly all other universities in the United States, 42 proposes a unique training program, which is completely free-of-charge for all of its students.

Tuition fees are neither required before, during nor after attending 42. All of the student tuition fees are covered up-front by the private investment of Xavier Niel for a combined total of $100 million.

University studies in the United States are very expensive and prevent some students from receiving a top-rate education.

As of the end of 2014, the total of U.S. student loans amounts to 1,160 billion dollars (6.6% of the U.S. GDP), which is greater than the collective American credit card debt. (source: New York Federal Reserve)
Approximately 40 million Americans have contracted a student loan for an average sum of $30,000; this staggering figure is resulting from the dramatic increase in higher education tuition costs. (These costs overall are up more than 440% in 25 years/an increase of more than 1,225% since 1978). (source: U.S. Department of Education)
Almost three quarters of all college graduates have had to contract a loan. (source: Forbes magazine)

The increase of the student debt bears a huge percentage of the financial burden of these students and on their credit capabilities. It can have negative consequences on their spending abilities and on their housing budgets. Consequently, this debt can also have a delaying influence on some of these students who seek to start new families.