Daily News | PASSHE board approves fifth consecutive tuition freeze
Since 2018-19, most undergraduates at Pennsylvania’s state universities, have paid the same annual tuition., the board of governors for the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education has approved a tuition freeze for in-state students, who make up nearly 90% of enrollment, keeping their annual tab at $7,716.
The state also plans to provide $65 million to alleviate universities’ debt load, on top of another $175 million that was provided over the prior two years, according to the system.That’s in stark contrast to funding for the four state-related universities, Temple, Pennsylvania State, Lincoln and the University of Pittsburgh, which has been held flat for several years.
Greenstein, who has formed a partnership with the legislature across the aisle, said he appreciates the support from both lawmakers and Gov. Josh Shapiro. The state system had asked for a 3.8% increase in basic funding and another $112 million, most of it for direct financial aid to students enrolled in careers with employeeBoard chair Cynthia Shapira noted that the tuition freeze will put further strain on the system’s universities.Even though the system can’t get its funding until the budget is finalized, Greenstein said he’s not worried.
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