Students at Public Universities Across the Country May be Facing Tuition Increases

According to an April 21, 2009 USA Today article, many public universities across the country may find it necessary to raise tuition 5% or more for the upcoming academic year. Although the majority of public universities have not yet had their 2009-10 academic year budgets set, it appears tuition increases may be needed in order to continue providing a quality education amidst anticipated cuts in state budgets. Experts are hopeful that the
$39 billion being provided via the federal stimulus package to address state budget education issues will help minimize tuition increases.

The article is available at the USA Today Web site.