UNC-system Thomas Ross president criticizes out-of-state tuition hike
UNC-system President Thomas Ross spoke candidly Monday about his concern for the state’s future if out-of-state students are deterred from attending system universities.
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NC General Assembly proposals target UNC-system campuses' autonomy
Proposals in the N.C. General Assembly ranging from tuition hikes to student group functions have brought a bedrock issue to the fore: the degree to which UNC-system campuses will continue to be granted autonomy from the state.
McCrory proposes tuition increases for out-of-staters
Georgia native Audrey Horne is afraid that she might never again walk into the dusty geology building or cheer among a sea of fervid Carolina blue fans at the Smith Center after this year.
Student body president candidates center discussion on tuition, sexual assault policy
In the final debate before Tuesday’s student body president election, candidates spoke more candidly about their platforms and personalities.
Student body president candidates united over tuition
As the time to set in-state tuition levels for the next two years approaches, candidates for student body president have found themselves aligned as they all attempt to involve and inform students about the issue.
International students could raise revenue
UNC-system leaders have proposed looking to international students for more money — but those students might not be willing to pay. Under the proposal, international students could pay a higher third-tier tuition rate beyond the system’s current out-of-state and in-state tuition structure.
Change in out-of-state rate in talks
The financially strapped UNC system could soon implement a policy that has proved controversial in the past — lifting the 18 percent cap on out-of-state and international student enrollment.
Tuition hikes vary throughout system
University leaders have said next year’s tuition increases will maintain UNC-CH’s academic quality and attractiveness in the face of budget cuts.
Tuition will rise for out-of-state students
Jamie McGee said the thought of graduating from UNC early breaks her heart. But as tuition hikes continue to rise for out-of-state students, that thought has become a reality for the UNC junior from Virginia.
Gender-neutral housing approved by Board of Trustees
Nine months after Chancellor Holden Thorp rejected a popular proposal to establish a gender-neutral housing option on campus, it arrived at the Board of Trustees for approval — with his support. Members of the Board of Trustees voted to pass a gender-neutral housing option on campus, which will likely be implemented next year.
Gender-neutral housing resolution passes unanimously by full Board of Trustees
A proposal to implement a gender-neutral housing option on campus was passed unanimously by the full Board of Trustees this morning.
Trustees approve a resolution for gender-neutral housing
Ping Nguyen said he’ll never forget the day he came home to a sign on his door that read, “No homos allowed in this suite.”
Tuition increases proposed for next year
Despite hefty tuition increases last year, tuition will rise once again in the face of a continued lack of state funds and University-wide budget constraints.
Tuition hikes modestly higher
The College Board’s annual trends report suggests that once again, college tuition is on the rise — but as not as much as in years past.
Tuition hike of $1,000 possible for out-of-state students
Despite years of large tuition increases, the group charged with proposing the next round of hikes might favor a more than $1,000 increase for out-of-state students.
Tuition increases possible next year
The last meeting of the University’s tuition and fee advisory task force ended with student protesters chanting “shame” at Provost Bruce Carney until he retreated into his office.
Student veterans may see tuition relief
Student veterans in the state might soon find relief from burdensome tuition costs.
UNC-system Board of Governors approves new financial aid policy
The UNC-system Board of Governors gave final approval to a new policy today that grants each university the flexibility to determine how much tuition revenue is allocated to need-based financial aid.
NC senator Hagan discusses rising cost of tuition
U.S. Sen. Kay Hagan, D-N.C., addressed the rising cost of college tuition during a 30 minute conference call with campus reporters Wednesday.
Students struggle with cost of college
Mariah Earle, a sophomore psychology major, almost didn’t return to UNC-Chapel Hill this fall.
