University of Colorado students get tuition increase
Berny Morson, Rocky Mountain News
Published June 28, 2007 at midnight
BOULDER — University of Colorado regents reluctantly approved a sharp tuition increase today.
Most students at the Boulder campus will pay 14.6 percent more in the fall, though exact amounts will vary depending on their program. Most students at other campues and other programs will see simular increases.
The increase is capped at 5 percent for students considered "needy" according to certain federal guidelines.
The regents vote was 8-1. Regent Tom Lucero cast the dissenting vote. He said the increase would be a heavy burden on middle-class students.
"I understand we're being squeezed by the state, but at some point we have a moral obligation to students of the university," Lucero said, in reference to low state support.
But other regents said the increase is necessary to maintain the quality of the university. Regent Michael Carrigan said "Regent Lucero, with all due respect, what do you suggest we cut?"
Regent Tillie Bishop said "It isn't with joy that I support this, but it's vital to the overall (financial health) of the university."
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