FAMU students and their peers at other public universities in Florida could face a 6 percent tuition increase this fall if lawmakers have their way. The increase, if it becomes law, will help offset state budget cuts.The proposed tuition increase would only affect in-state undergraduate students.
At FAMU the cost per credit hour could rise from approximately $125.92 to $133.48.
Sen. Evelyn Lynn, the Higher Education Appropriations committee chairwoman, said Tuesday they plan to cut $185 million in recurring general revenue funds, and cut all nonrecurring dollars for the fiscal year that begins July 1.
The Legislature and the Florida Board of Governors are battling in court to decide who has the authority to set tuition. The BOG decided earlier this year to raise tuition 8 percent.
The State University System has already cut 4 percent from its current year budget, because of lagging state revenue and by most accounts a tuition increase was needed.
If the 6 percent increase is approved, Florida will still rank among the cheapest in-state tuition rates in the nation.
Good, it needs to go up. Fl has the cheapest tuition across the nation so 6% won't hurt anyone's pocket.
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ReplyDeleteThis is bad for FAMU's students. Tuition is already too high for them and whenever tuition goes up, FAMU respond by enrolling in less classes. That hurts the institution's graduation and retention rates.
ReplyDeletemoney talks those who ain't got it can walk. Jk Really though I'm sure ammons knows what he's doing so just leave it to him and the university
ReplyDeleteDoes anyone you know actually pay out of pocket for tuition? Just wondering. Everyone seems to have a grant, scholarship, or something these days.
ReplyDeleteWell if students take less credit hours in response to higher tuition, FAMU's going to see even more state funding walk out the door. Most of our students are from low-income families.
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ReplyDeleteActually I'm a student and I work as well. So you seem to be the one commenting just for the sake of it.
Considering what I pay at FAMU compared to other schools around the country I'm getting off dirt cheap. FAMU is probably the cheapest and best HBCU in the nation for in-state students.
I have to agree. I am a "low-income student" and with financial aid I won't really be that affected. And I can probably guess that those paying out of pocket won't cry over a few more dollars. I think that we should be alarmed when tuition increases by the thousands.
ReplyDeleteTo the FAMU students, we love you all and are thankful that you chose FAMU. May God bless you and FAMU and keep making us proud.
ReplyDeleteI'm a FAMU parent and must say that FAMU has been a wonderful for our family.
FAMU's tuition is dirt cheap. If students would stop trying to maintain a lifestyle while in college they could afford tuition. Designer clothes and shoes, cars, apartments with all the latest--microwaves, flatscreen tvs, ipods, etc. None of this is necessary for college.
ReplyDeleteNote...Tution in dirt cheap for in-state students, but what about out of state low income students? We are forced to pay over $500 per credit hour which equates to over $1500 per class? That is not dirt cheap for thoes students, especially when Financial aid drastically cuts FA awards! Without out-of-state students, FAMU would face drastic budget cuts, and at worst CLOSE! I love FAMU, and that is why I picked FAMU to continue my education, but with all the tuition hikes, I forcast students protesting and not being considerate of the states tuition hikes!
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