UW System students could see smaller tuition hikes
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Students within the University of Wisconsin System have become accustomed to regular 5.5 percent tuition hikes, but they might be in line to see some relief.
The governor’s proposed two-year budget includes $181 million in new taxpayer investments in the UW System. A UW System executive says the money could allow the board of regents to impose a smaller tuition increase than in previous years.
Freda Harris is the UW System’s vice president for budget and planning. She said Thursday that students currently pay 70 percent of the cost of their education with the state making up the rest, and that officials are hoping to close that gap.
She says in the 1970s, the state paid 75 percent of the cost of education.
Mar 8, 2013 at 5:50 p.m.
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I was just being as ridiculous as the statement about a 10% increase in pay. I was only making a point. I know there was no 20% increase but there is NOT an increase of 10% in pay either...:)
Mar 8, 2013 at 11:01 a.m.
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Insurance premiums for public workers went up $4000 this year? ($20000 x .20) That seems a bit hard to believe.
Mar 8, 2013 at 10:12 a.m.
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A 10% raise and a 20% increase in health insurance premiums. Always a losing battle. Walker made sure of that by taking away bargaining rights.
Mar 8, 2013 at 7:17 a.m.
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Of course the administrators and staff will be getting a ten percent pay increase ! :)
Mar 8, 2013 at 6:45 a.m.
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Color me skeptical, but I've heard this before. I'll believe it when I see it.
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