States only have limited funds to work with, even as many lawmakers say they want college to be more affordable and states aim to increase the share of residents who hold a postsecondary degree or certificate.
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University of Alaska Board of Regents approves 5% tuition increase
The University of Alaska Board of Regents on Friday voted 8-2 in favor of a 5 percent tuition increase, in an effort to gain ground on the University’s budget shortfall.
Student Tuition Now Outweighs State Funding At Public Colleges
Driven by higher tuition fees and tighter state funds, America’s public colleges now get more money from their students than from all state sources.
California College Students Walk Out Of Class To Protest Tuition Hikes
Students in the University of California system staged walkouts on campuses throughout the state Monday, in response to proposed tuition hikes at their schools.
University Of California Proposes Tuition Hike For Next 5 Years
Following three years of a tuition freeze, the University of California system is considering a major hike.