Rebates and Reversals

"As more colleges announce online fall terms, some are also reducing tuition rates. Wealthy families are likely to be the biggest beneficiaries of those discounts.

… A number of institutions have said they will discount tuition by 10 percent for those taking classes online. Georgetown University, Princeton University, Lafayette College, Spelman College and Clark Atlanta University all coalesced around the 10 percent cut, in some cases reversing planned increases in tuition and additionally slashing student activity fees.

Some institutions have said they will cut fees even more deeply. Southern New Hampshire University has offered incoming freshmen full tuition scholarships and will cut tuition by 61 percent for the next academic year. Williams College, which is inviting some students back to campus, will be reducing cost of attendance for all students by 15 percent and cut activity fees.

Other universities, such as Dickinson College and Rutgers University – both of which announced online fall terms – said they will not cut tuition but will discount student activity fees that support campus life." …

https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2020/07/24/some-colleges-discount-tuition-prices-online-fall