<p>Since this article was published Governor Paterson has announced his support for an increase in tuition of $600 a year (to $4,950). Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver appears to be onboard. Interesting that the Governor's proposed increase comes in $400 less than the proposal of the SUNY presidents. I know I'm in a minority here but I would like to have seen a higher increase coupled with a need-based scholarship that would eliminate the increase for students in good standing who come from economically distressed households.</p>
<p>Also, it is honestly ridiculous that OOS students pay so little to attend.....and I live in NJ....yea, i know they are trying to increase their profile around the country; have been trying to do this for 30 years in fact (since I graduated brom Bing), but in a severe budget crisis, other priorities need to be in the forefront.....</p>
<p>They could increase OOS tuition by approx $3,000 and STILL be the best value for OOS students in the country.....
Just my two cents.....</p>
<p>rodney, the prospect of that is what might keep my son away. Perhaps many NYers would prefer that we do just stay away, LOL. It is interesting that they price themselves to be just about equal to our instate tuition. BTW, when we visited one of the NJ publics we found out about a little known secret. NY students who attend a junior college in NY, but is close to this NJ school, are offered INSTATE tuition when they transfer. Frankly, I do not find that fair, just as many NYers do not find their OOS tuition to be fair.</p>
<p>northeastmom: No, (unlike UMichigan) they would never do that to OOS tuition.....I had read your post earlier about the NJ/NY loophole....bizarre, don't you think?</p>
<p>Speaking of SUNY's, anyone out there looking at SUNY New Paltz? Curious about the student body.....</p>
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<p>rodney, Do you mean that you feel fairly sure that they will not bump up tuition by 3k in one year for OOS students? I am very apprehensive about this type of scenario. </p>
<p>I don't see this NJ/NY thing as a loophole. I do not understand why this is being offered to NY residents since this opportunity is not reciprocated. </p>
<p>I do think that we look at NP. So far we have only looked at Oneonta.</p>
<p>rodney - my son is transferring to SUNY New Paltz for the spring semester. We have been spending a lot of time up there and have met many students. It's a real diverse student body but the reputation is that it's down to earth, friendly, laid back and artsy....perfect for my son who has been at a school with the exact opposite student population for 2 1/2 years. I think it will be a welcome change. The school is getting more selective in their acceptances and has become very popular...it's getting harder to get in.</p>
<p>Lily: are you in-state or OOS? Just curious, (and i"m too lazy to go through your past posts) where is he transferring from? For some reason, I remember your screen name from last spring....</p>
<p>rodney- we are in-state. He is transferring from the University of Miami. Yes, I've been around a while, my son was originally going to transfer this past fall but the housing situation for transfers put a damper on his enthusiasm. We couldn't find a nice housing situation for him off campus at that time so he returned to UM and deferred his NP application. This semster we found a beautiful new townhouse. He is eager to try something different even though he will miss the friends he's made at UM.</p>
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The $600 raise Paterson is calling for would boost the current $4,350 tuition by nearly 14 percent. Ten percent of the total would go toward SUNY in the current fiscal year, which ends March 31. For 2009-10, 20 percent would go to the system. The rest would go to the state's general fund.
<p>in other words -- only a small portion of the proposed tuition increase would actually go to the SUNY's!!!!</p>
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However, instead of the usual practice of using 100 percent of revenue from tuition increases to offset general fund spending on higher education, SUNY schools will be allowed to retain only 10 percent of the fiscal benefit.
<p>I would encourage anyone in NYS to contact their legislators about this -- a tuition increase may well be appropriate, but shouldn't the money go to support the SUNY's themselves? The budget is being considered NOW -- don't wait -- contact your legislator NOW.</p>