Out-of-District Tuition Increases for Spring '08

Out-of-District Tuition Increases for Spring '08

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For students living outside the Lone Star College System, the cost of college is increasing. Beginning with registration for the Spring 2008 semester, out-of-district and out-of-state tuition will increase by $20 per credit hour. That means a full-time student taking 12 credit hours and living out of district will pay an additional $240 above current tuition costs, for a total of $720. Out-of-state students taking a full-load will pay an additional $240, for a total of $900. With regular tuition, fees and books, a full course load of 12 credit hours will total about $1,584 for out-of-district students and $1,764 for out-of-state students. Students living within the college district will see no increase in tuition. The action was taken to help mitigate the subsidy local property taxpayers provide for students  who live outside the district and pay no taxes. Last year, more than 6,400 out-of-district and out-of-state students enrolled for classes at Lone Star College System colleges. Lone Star College System receives 28% of its funding from state appropriations, 44% from local property taxes, 26% from student tuition and fees, and 2% from grants and auxiliary operations.  Registration for Spring 2008 classes begins Nov. 13, 2007, and continues through Jan. 12, 2008. Out-of-district and out-of-state students will be charged the new fees when they register and pay for classes. Lone Star College System comprises Lone Star College–CyFair, Lone Star College-Kingwood, Lone Star College–Montgomery, Lone Star College-North Harris, Lone Star College–Tomball, seven satellite centers and The University Center. To learn more, visit www.lonestar.edu.
Posted by Lestarjette, Steve on 9/14/2007 10:00:00 AM
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