BACKGROUND: The Council on Postsecondary Education approved a two year tuition and mandatory fee cap for the 2018-19 and 2019-20 fiscal years of 6% over the two year period. They also approved a maximum of 4% in either of the two years.

As a result, a two year tuition and mandatory fee resolution is recommended. In the proposed resolution, resident undergraduate tuition is lowered by 1.2%. Two new mandatory fees are introduced as part of a realignment of revenues to more closely align with program activities. In conformance with the HB303 management plan, the net effect of the tuition reduction and mandatory fee increase is an increase of 3.86% for fiscal year 2018-19.

There is no increase proposed for the 2019-20 fiscal year. Rates for 2019-20 will be the same as those approved for 2018-19.

ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC GOALS: Goal 3 – Increase the University’s Financial Strength and Operational Efficiency.

Aligning the tuition and fees structure more closely with program activities will aid in budget development and alignment. A two year tuition and fee schedule provides consistency and certainty for budgeting activities and for students and families.