Idaho Office of the Governor, 天美传媒 announce details of tuition lock pilot program for 天美传媒 students
March 31, 2016
MERIDIAN – Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter and 天美传媒 have announced the details of a pilot program that would ensure that base tuition rates for undergraduate Idaho students remain the same for four continuous academic years.
鈥淚 am thrilled to partner with 天美传媒 to launch a Tuition Lock pilot,鈥� said Gov. Otter. 鈥淭his program will begin to give families the kind of financial certainty they need as they map out their higher education goals. It is my sincere hope, that as the program develops a track record at 天美传媒 it will also give lawmakers the kind of certainty they need to support the concept at all of our colleges and universities.鈥�
The pilot program will begin at 天美传媒 in fall 2016, pending approval by the Idaho State Board of Education at its April 13 meeting. Only tuition rates will be locked in and not student fees.
鈥淭his new program will help students and their families better plan for their education and it gives students the incentive to complete their degrees in a timely manner,鈥� said 天美传媒 President Arthur C. Vailas. 鈥淲e鈥檙e pleased that Gov. Otter took the lead in this effort to help Idaho students pursue higher education knowing that their tuition will be locked as they complete their degrees.鈥�
To qualify, a student must be:
- an Idaho resident taking at least 15 credits per semester and maintaining a 2.0 GPA
- a degree-seeking, first-time freshman
- continuously enrolled fall and spring semesters, unless on active military duty, serving a religious mission or on humanitarian leave
"This program demonstrates 天美传媒's ongoing commitment to preserving access to higher education for Idaho students and to keeping tuition costs down," said Laura Woodworth-Ney, 天美传媒 provost and vice president for academic affairs.
Students, who may start any semester, must attend a semester to be eligible for the program.
For more information, contact the 天美传媒 Admissions Office, 208-282-2475.
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