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Public hearings set for proposed tuition increase

In accordance with Texas Education Code Section 54.0513, officials at Texas A&M University-Commerce have scheduled three public hearings to address a proposed increase in designated tuition for the 2010 academic year.

The three public hearings will take place on

Feb. 10, 9 a.m. The Traditions Room – Sam Rayburn Student CenterFeb. 11, 2 p.m. The Traditions Room – Sam Rayburn Student CenterFeb. 11, 6:15 p.m. Room 211 – Metroplex Center in Mesquite

The range of increase under consideration and the proposed use of those additional revenues will be presented and explained. The actual increase will be dependent upon legislative funding.

The University also plans to implement tuition assurance models for Fall 2009. A full-time entering student with 30 hours or less can choose a guaranteed rate schedule for four years. A full-time entering student with more than 30 hours can choose a guaranteed rate schedule for two years.

Designated tuition is a general use fee authorized by the Texas Education Code that universities use as part of a student’s total tuition costs. Texas A&M University-Commerce’s present designated tuition is $84 per semester credit hour, which ranks below the average of the designated tuition rates of the 34 public universities in Texas.

The University will seek authority from the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents at its March meeting to increase designated tuition for Texas A&M University-Commerce.

A&M-Commerce is not alone in seeking an increase in designated tuition; most state universities are looking at similar proposals.

All interested are welcome and invited to attend this important hearing.