Seniors at a private college in New York City had a financial weight lifted off their shoulders in a surprise announcement on the first day of the new semester. The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art announced that their tuition for the year will be free and it is on course to provide full scholarships for all undergraduates by 2028. The New York Times reports that there were cheers in the college’s Great Hall when students learned about the move at their annual convocation. Tuition will be refunded to seniors who have already paid. The Cooper Union, founded by industrialist P…