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UMass student group denounces proposed out-of-state tuition, fee increases


UMass student group denounces proposed out-of-state tuition, fee increases
University of Massachusetts Amherst campus GAZETTE FILE PHOTO
By SCOTT MERZBACH
AMHERST A student-led group at the University of Massachusetts is objecting to a proposed increase in tuition for out-of-state students, as well as rising room and board fees for all students, that will be considered by the UMass board of trustees this week.
The UMass-Amherst Debt-Free Future Campaign is writing letters to trustees and administrators in advance of the Wednesday morning meeting in which action will be taken on a recommendation from the trustees’ Administration and Finance Committee. That recommendation is for approving adding $537 to the $17,889.50 out-of-state tuition per semester and $266 to all room-and-board plans each semester. ....

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UMass trustees approve in-state tuition freeze


UMass trustees approve in-state tuition freeze for 2021-22 school year
Updated Apr 14, 2021;
Posted Apr 14, 2021
Tuition will remain unchanged for in-state students at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Out-of-state students face a $1.5% rise. (Patrick Johnson / The Republican file)
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Out-of-state students will see a $1.5% increase.
The in-state freeze for the 2021-22 academic year marks the second consecutive year of tuition and mandatory fee freezes for UMass system. According to an announcement from the the trustees, the net price of attending UMass the cost minus financial aid remains consistent with other New England state universities and is 31% below comparable private institutions. ....

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UMass Amherst students call on board to reject tuition increase for non-Massachusetts residents


UMass Amherst students call on board to reject tuition increase for non-Massachusetts residents
Rick Sobey
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AMHERST, MA - APRIL 8: 7-3 The University of Massachusetts at Amherst campus on April 8, 2019. (Staff Photo By Christopher Evans/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
UMass’ plan to raise tuition for non-Massachusetts students and also bump up room and board fees is getting pushback from UMass Amherst students, who are calling on the Board of Trustees to reject the “unnecessary and unaffordable increases.”
The university system is recommending that the UMass Board of Trustees freeze tuition and mandatory fees for in-state students for the second straight year. ....

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