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Settling the Gap

Settling the Gap. Rising Tuition Costs at UTEP. Why do Tuition Costs Rise?. Public institutions are heavily funded by subsides States distribute the funds, which are collected taxes, on a priority basis If, for example, the state gives more funds to K-12 there are less funds for colleges

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Settling the Gap

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  1. Settling the Gap Rising Tuition Costs at UTEP

  2. Why do Tuition Costs Rise? • Public institutions are heavily funded by subsides • States distribute the funds, which are collected taxes, on a priority basis • If, for example, the state gives more funds to K-12 there are less funds for colleges • Therefore, if funding drops tuition rises

  3. Advantages Raising UTEP tuition from the point of view of the school

  4. Advantages • Usually when paying higher tuition, you are paying for better teachers and their salary • If students pay higher tuition they will be less likely to “coast” and more likely to strive for good grades • Higher tuition allows for students to use facilities and services for no charge • UTEP’s goal is Tier 1 status

  5. Disadvantages Rising tuition at UTEP from the point of view of the student

  6. Disadvantages • Creates an added stress to the student • Students will more likely be in debt • Some of the added cost are for athletics, which most students are less concerned with • There are a lot of other costs such a books that put more strain on a student

  7. The Solution To rising UTEP tuition costs

  8. Solutions Have a meeting with students and faculty to discuss all issues and clear the air Hopefully, settle on a reasonable increase for both parties Research what organizations or programs can handle and sustain a budget cost Rally UTEP students, teachers, organizations, and clubs to search for more private funding to help deter the cost to students

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