I've been following Dark Study since it launched. It's a free, experimental art program founded by artists Caitlin Cherry and Nicole Maloof, both of whom have really strong academic backgrounds but are deeply critical of how higher education works. The program is completely virtual and offers courses and advising without tuition. The application process itself is part of the experiment. They ask you to tell your story in whatever form you choose, whether written, video, or audio, and they blind information about past schooling. They're looking for people whose social experience and conceptual interests merge into a rich art practice. The courses include things like a seminar on the relationship between art and class politics. It's a para-institutional space that operates outside the traditional university. If you're interested in arts education that isn't just about getting a prestigious degree, https://darkstudy.net/ is worth a deep dive. The whole site is a fascinating read even if you don't apply.