Resolution 09-D ''Tuition Flexibility''

Authored by:

External Relations Council

Sponsored by:

Travis Boren, Bess Alvarez

Date Submitted:

2009-04-14

Date Considered:

2009-04-21

Committee:

Other

Action:

Passed in General Body

Result:

16-2-9

Remarks:

Whereas:

the ability for an institution to set its own tuition is paramount in today's climate of diminshing state funding for higher education; and

Whereas:

tuition flexibility is important in order for institutions to assess their own needs, maintain their excellence, and improve their programs; and

Whereas:

UT Arlington is also committed to maintaining educational accessibility for students and their families from any socio-economic background.

Be It Therefore Resolved That:

the UT Arlington Student Congress supports and recognizes the need for individual institutions to have flexibility in determining and setting tuition rates and fees in a transparent and accountable manner that includes input from students and also recognizes the need for increased state and federal need-based financial aid.