The University of California is weighing a tuition increase for incoming students beginning in fall 2022, but the proposal faced widespread student opposition and sharp questions from regents Thursday. AdvertisementUnder the proposal, which regents will vote on in July, annual tuition and fees would increase once for each incoming class and stay unchanged for up to six years. Some regents questioned whether this was the right time to consider a tuition increase when UC is receiving substantial federal recovery funds and also is expecting more support from the state’s unexpected surplus of $75 billion. Advertisement“It makes sense that those who have more ability to pay more, pay more,” Estolano said. Drake, who oversaw a similar tuition plan at his previous presidential posting at Ohio State University, said “real world experience” showed it increased financial aid for students and lowered their debt burdens.

Source: Los Angeles Times May 14, 2021 01:20 UTC