After graduation, most high school students have the very important task of choosing the right college that will not only hone their skills and abilities but also set their future in the right direction. Most American colleges are cognizant of this fact and do all they can to attract the best and brightest students; one of such ways is to lower the tuition fee for in-state residents so as to retain high-performing scholars in the state. A few colleges have gone over and beyond in this regard and having done the research, we’ve compiled the 17 American colleges with the lowest direct cost of attendance for their residents. 1 17. University of Arkansas at Monticello UAM had its humble beginnings as an Agricultural & Mechanical College; even today, it’s still the only school in Arkansas to offer a degree in Forest Resources. UAM is not only magnanimous to its residents but also extends the same arm of generosity to its neighbors such as Texas, Mississippi, Louisiana, Okl...