Of course D graduated in 2014. Still it was a great deal.
Its interesting that with a growing realization of the neccesity for college, that Washington is only state to lower tuition across the board.
http://www.politicususa.com/2015/07/02/republican-democratic-lawmakers-work-cut-college-tuition-costs-wa-state.html
However, I believe that Oregon is attempting to do away with tuition for community colleges.
Oregon’s deal is that you have to be a resident for the previous 12 months, must file FAFSA form, must enroll within 6 months of graduation and must be pursuing an associates degree, a one-year program that will allow you to transfer to another college/university or a certification program. There are GPA requirements too.
The max award is approx $4900 which would cover tuition only. Nice thing is that middle class kids can take full advantage of the maximum amount. Lower income kids have their award reduced by the amount of Pell and other grants but will get a minimum of $1k even if the other grants fully cover tuition (so they can use it for books and fees.)
It’s a good thing. Wish we’d lower state u tuition too!
Wish your state gov would talk to mine… kuddos to them, wishing for the best!
^ditto. You from Wisconsin, @romanigypsyeyes? Because I am, and many fear Walker will soon destroy our state’s Universities in addition to the damage already done to our primary public education system. God knows what would happen if he actually became president…
Michigan, but pretty much same story different state.
Just to clarify, Washington’s changes only apply to in-state tuition. Curious to know if OOS tuition will be increased as a result.
The democrats just wanted to increase aid, but as a family who didnt really qualify for anything besides a small subsidized loan, since we only had one kid left at home, I like the lowering of tuition better.
The public U system in Washington is only responsible to its state citizens. If OOS tuition is raised to make up the shortfall, so be it (thought it doesn’t look like that’s the case, at least right now).
The shortfall was handled by closing a number of special interest tax loopholes.