Tuition for the universities in Arizona is actually written into our state constitution. The state is obligated to provide an education to residents "as near to free as possible" through subsidies. Arizona State is the largest university in the country (between online and the 3 Phoenix area campuses there are 80,000 students) and makes a concerted effort to accept as many people as possible. They have certain ceremonies that honor vets who graduate there - we went to one for my son just before his graduation. It's good to hear that other states are following suit.