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Tuition for the California State University could see an increase as soon as next year, but local students are pushing against the proposal.

CSU leaders propose tuition increases after study of financial sustainability shows increasing budget deficits if action is not taken soon.

The plan preserves annual 6% increases over the next five years. The increase is expected to raise $840 million.

The proposed tuition increase would impact thousands of students attending CSUs, which make up the largest four-year higher education system in the country.

LARAMIE – The University of Wyoming is looking for public comment on recommendations regarding student tuition for the 2024-25 academic year.

The University of Pittsburgh announced Wednesday that tuition will increase for most of their students for the upcoming school year.

Tuition is not set to increase for in-state undergrads at commonwealth campuses, but it’s a different story at University Park.

Universities and colleges are announcing tuition fee hikes across the Local 6 region. That includes the University of Tennessee at Martin.

Interim chancellor: ”The system does not have the revenue sufficient to do all that we must continue to do.”

Officials say the annual tuition increase is necessary to help contend with a nearly $1.5-billion budget gap, with students paying $342 more the first year alone.