Tag: Tuition Freeze

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University of Nebraska to Freeze Tuition Increase Faculty Pay

University of Nebraska will freeze tuition rates and increase faculty pay as part of President Ted Carter’s five-year plan, the Nebraska Promise, KOLN reported. “It’s really about affordability, accessibility and growth and when I say growth, I mean growth in student’s attainment and success,” said Carter. Carter also wants the NU system to invest $6 […]

June 22, 2021

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Clemson University Students Demand Tuition Freeze

Student protesters are urging Clemson University to freeze tuition for the 2021-2022 school year due to the financial impact of COVID-19, WYFF4 reported. Last year, in response to the pandemic, students did not face an increase in tuition fees. The University of South Carolina, alongside other institutions in the state, have recently announced a tuition […]

April 2, 2021

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Francis Marion University to Offer Expanded Student Healthcare Plan at No Additional Cost

Francis Marion University will offer an expanded healthcare plan to students covered by their tuition, at no additional cost, WMBF News reported. “Students, as well as FMU faculty and staff, will be able to receive basic treatment and preventative services,” according to university officials. “HopeHealth operates a full-service clinic on the FMU campus. FMU and […]

March 5, 2021

COVID-19

Amid the Pandemic, Some Universities Plan to Continue Tuition Hikes

Because of the coronavirus, a growing number of colleges and universities – like William & Mary College, Pomona College and Central Michigan University – are suspending price increases for the upcoming school year, while some institutions are planning tuition hikes against pushback from students.

May 28, 2020

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Newberry College Announces New Tuition Promise Program For Incoming Freshmen, Transfer Students

Newberry College has announced the launch of a new program called Tuition Promise, which would freeze tuition for incoming freshmen and transfer students for the next four years while they attend the school. The program does not apply to room and board costs. “Our goal is to ensure that families have a financial aid plan […]

March 25, 2019