STORRS, Conn (AP) - The University of Connecticut is suspending a new free-tuition program for lower-income students as it struggles to raise private funds during the pandemic. The university president says Wednesday it is halting the scholarships meant for families who make less than $50,000 a year. It will honor commitments to the 260 students currently receiving aid. The school estimates it will spend about $700,000 this year on the Connecticut Commitment scholarships. UConn will continue fundraising and will update trustees later this academic year to determine whether resuming the program during the 2022 fiscal year is feasible.