<p>This hasn't received much publicity --from the Finance Committee of the BOV -- " The University recommends a $3,000 tuition differential be assessed to Virginian and non-Virginian third-year McIntire students in 2011-2012. The differential is expected to be in addition to the Board of Visitors-approved increase in base undergraduate tuition for 2011-2012."</p>
<p>So for instate McIntire students after the general increase in tuition for all students, you're looking at somewhere around a 35% tuition hike (if not more) next year. I'm not sure the BOV lives in the real world. </p>
<p>Given that Gov. McDonnell punitively struck at VCU for its 24% hike, it will be interesting to see the reaction from Richmond.</p>
<p>Does anyone know how this works if you have a Virginia 529 Prepaid Tuition Plan? Do Comm School students with those Plans still have to pay the tuition add on?</p>
<p>If anyone is interested, here’s the answer to my Prepaid Tuition question…</p>
<p>“A VPEP contract is guaranteed to cover in-state undergraduate tuition and all mandatory fees at Virginia public community colleges and four-year colleges and universities for the normal full-time course load for students enrolled in a general course of study for the type of contract purchased. If there are additional charges (tuition) for a specific course of study, such as nursing or engineering, or for more than a full-time course load, these additional costs are not covered by VPEP.”</p>
<p>Not the answer I was hoping for, but since I only paid $18,000 for 4 years tuition + fees, an extra $3,000 won’t break the bank.</p>