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Change in out-of-state rate in talks

By Daniel Wiser | January 10

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 ...

Tuition hikes vary throughout system

By Amy Tsai | November 19

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

By Grace Raynor | November 19

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 ...

Gender-neutral housing approved by Board of Trustees

By Megan Cassella | November 15

Nine months after Chancellor Holden Thorp rejected a popular proposal to establish a gender-neutral housing option on campus, it arrived at the Board ...

Gender-neutral housing resolution passes unanimously by full Board of Trustees

By Megan Cassella | November 15

A proposal to implement a gender-neutral housing option on campus was passed unanimously by the full Board of Trustees this morning.

Students march from the Campus Y to the Board of Trustees at the Carolina Inn in support of Gender Non-Specific Housing on Wednesday afternoon. Terri Phoenix and Kevin Claybren presented the idea that this kind of housing will be safer to students and will decrease discrimination in the dorms. (front row: Matt Hickson, Sr, Business, Kate Davis, Jr, History, Lauren Schofield, Jr, History)

Trustees approve a resolution for gender-neutral housing

By Caitlin McCabe | November 14

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

By Jessica New | October 30

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

By Claire Bennett | October 29

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

By Jessica New | October 16

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 ...

Tuition increases possible next year

By Andy Thomason | September 30

The last meeting of the University’s tuition and fee advisory task force ended with student protesters chanting “shame” at Provost Bruce Carney ...

Student veterans may see tuition relief

By Graham McAlister | September 17

Student veterans in the state might soon find relief from burdensome tuition costs.

UNC-system Board of Governors approves new financial aid policy

By Daniel Wiser | September 14

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 ...

NC senator Hagan discusses rising cost of tuition

By Hayley Fowler | September 12

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

By Amanda Albright | August 23

Mariah Earle, a sophomore psychology major, almost didn’t return to UNC-Chapel Hill this fall.

Experts differ on the source of rising college costs

By Daniel Wiser | August 22

After Congress reached a compromise to prevent the 3.4 percent interest rate from doubling on July 1, few actions, if any, appear to have been taken to ...

New tuition payment system in gear

By Lisa LeFever | July 25

When students go online to pay tuition for fall semester, they will use a new student financials section of ConnectCarolina.

Students charged extra $3 in fees

By Jessica New | July 25

University officials and student government are working to correct an erroneous $3 increase in the 2011-12 student activities fee.

Student billed after 40 years

By Matthew Cox | June 4

Students taking summer school classes should pay their tuition — and save their receipts.

Thorp, Board of Trustees begin crafting pitch for fundraising campaign

By Andy Thomason | March 22

Chancellor Thorp and the Board of Trustees are looking to utilize the next 18 months to plan what they hope will be the University’s largest fundraising ...

Morehead-Cain Foundation cuts back on class size due to economic climate

By Chelsea Bailey | February 23

Facing increased tuition and a turbulent economy, the foundation, which gives out tens of thousands of dollars to more than 200 UNC students each year, ...