Does this increase in tuition mean fewer low- and middle-income students attending college?
We are painfully aware that a tuition increase is likely to put more strain on low- to middle-income families. This has been a difficult, but necessary decision. We will continue to make financial aid available to all qualified students. Deans and chancellors have been asked to step up their efforts for raising funds for scholarships. In the early phase of our new fund raising campaign, more than $150 million in new commitments have been secured for scholarshipos, plus many more millions in support of student-oriented programs and services. Q: If students are having difficulty making ends meet, what should they do? A: If students find that they will need additional financial assistance, they should see a financial aid staff member on campus as early as possible. Staff in our Student Aid offices are mobilizing to assist students in putting together financial aid packages that best meet their needs, especially if their needs change. Q: How can you keep building facilities when the state
