The truth is that the fees and tuition got jacked through the ceiling over the last decade. What we're trying to do is make a correction. The council has no authority to cut tuition at the University, but called on trustees to consider such moves. Boston campus student trustee John Okray told The Boston Globe he will press trustees at their February meeting to cut tuition and fees by 5 percent. College officials and some council members were reportedly concerned that the Legislature would cut state appropriations to make up for the loss of revenue resulting from the reduced tuition fees.
Tuition is handed over to the state, while campuses retain student fees.
Tuition cuts only apply to in-state residents.