The governor wants to freeze tuition at Texas colleges and universities for another two years, citing 'significant rising costs due to inflation.'
Thursday, November 14, 2024 11:50PMTexas public colleges and universities should not increase tuition for another two years, Gov. Greg Abbott said Nov. 13, citing "significant rising costs due to inflation."sent to higher education leaders, Abbott said he spoke with the Boards of Regents at each state university system, all of which agreed not to raise tuition for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 academic years.
"When inflation and other economic pressures burden household budgets, our public universities must take every step possible to ease the financial burden on our students and their families," Abbott wrote., the state budget. In exchange for the funding, university leaders agreed to keep undergraduate tuition flat for the 2023-24 and 2024-25 school years.from the biennial state budget, research contracts and grants, tuition and fees, donations, and other sources.
"The state has made historic investments in higher education, including increased funding for universities and financial aid programs," Abbott said in the letter. "These efforts reflect our commitment to ensuring that higher education remains accessible and affordable for all Texans. When all Texans have access to quality and affordable education, they can earn better wages, meet workforce qualifications, and experience a higher quality of life.
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