The various federal and state grant programs have allowed campuses to address at least some of the needs of low-income users, primarily students, through rate reductions and subsidies. However, along with the money from those grants, often come restrictions regarding fee schedules. Some centers have been able to establish need-based scholarship programs using gift and endowment funding. The rates at some centers are now approaching levels where they are not affordable to many faculty and staff, especially when combined with housing costs near some of the campuses. Moreover, subsidies for low income students are limited and unsubsidized fees are unaffordable for most students.
Processes are in place to continue to apply for and receive additional funding if available.
At the present time substantial increases from these sources do not appear likely. Fund Raising - Each of the centers currently undertakes annual fund raising efforts. These fund-raising efforts typically are not coordinated with nor supported by the campus development programs. It is believed that with such support the amount raised each fiscal year could increase substantially. Any additional allocations will need to take place within the context of overall campus needs and programs.