Why not raise tuition to generate the funds needed for capital projects?
The College’s commitment to Delaware includes providing the citizens of this state access to the quality education they need to succeed. A significant rise in tuition would mean placing a college education out of the reach of many middle and lower income students. Even at the College’s current tuition rate, approximately 1/3 of our students use financial aid to help them meet the costs. If Delaware Tech were to ask its students to supply funding needed for capital projects, they would see a 60% tuition increase. Placing the financial burden on our students would limit access to higher education and a successful future for many deserving students. And remember that access to higher education for Delawareans also means that highly skilled Delaware Tech graduates are entering the workforce, increasing the tax base and contributing to the economic vitality of the state.
