This year, only one campus adopted the maximum increase. Last year, no campuses actually reduced fees. Increased general and targeted state support. Ohio is becoming a stronger partner in making higher education more affordable for more Ohioans. The Access Challenge program was created .
Higher education is a labor intensive business.
Several campuses have earmarked portions of the tuition increases to fund scholarships, improve computer resources, or fund other activities that directly benefit students. College and university trustees are serious about upholding the public trust. They understand that if tuition increases are necessary to provide adequate funding for higher education services worthy of the name, they must act accordingly. Historically, Ohio's public campuses do not outspend their counterparts. We nevertheless have the 9th highest tuitions in the country.