Resolution 09-D: TUITION FLEXIBILITY
| Number | 09-D |
| Description | UTA Student Congress supports and recognizess the need for individual institiutions to have flexibility in determining and settling tution rates and fees in a transparent and accountable manner. |
| Authored by |
External Relations Council |
| Sponsored by |
Travis Boren Bess Alvarez |
| Date Submitted | Tuesday, April 14, 2009 |
| Date Considered | Tuesday, April 21, 2009 |
| General Body Vote | Thursday, January 1, 1970 |
| Committee | Other |
| Result | n/a |
| 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 Further 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. |