Increase in Tuition :: Education Argumentative Papers

plus in Tuition Dear ISU Cyclone Family Member,Would you give care to save yourself $300 to $900 all(prenominal) six months for fouryears? Maybe go treat yourself to something tenuous each month or save up andgive yourself a big treat at the end of four years? Would you like to seeISU continue with low priced high quality education? These twain things willbe intangible if you turn and look the other demeanor on this issue.This week Iowa reconcile is hosting the get along with of regents in the Sun board of theMemorial Union. The Board of Regents will be meeting to discuss and select onan increment in tutelage beginning the 2001, fall semester. A 9.9% sum up ison the floor. This increment would put a heavy conk out(a) on all present andfuture ISU students financially. It is critical that this 9.9% increase bestruck down. The citizens of Iowa should not have to pay another increase.This enormous portion is too much to ask.The Government Student Body (GSB) has develope d a proposal that willincrease knowledge, but does not increase care at such a drastic increase.(See enclosed sheet for more than information.)GSB and other Iowa State students and family are asking you to join them atthe Board of Regents meetings to express our dissatisfaction in thispossible increase. The dates for these meetings areWednesday, October 18AndThursday, October 19From 9 am to noonThe more representation, the better the chance of the 9.9% tuition increasebeing denied. Come defend and protect yourself from a tuition increase thatis extreme, too expensive, and too high. Enclosed is an information sheeton the tuition increase to inform you of what is really going on and why. Sincerely, Jeanine Farnen Tuition gain Informational Sheet Do you have $300 to $900 extra to give outdoor(a)? The Board of Regents thinks you doThe proposed tuition increase at Iowa State is out on the table. Theincrease would be 9.9%, or an extra $300 dollars per semester for in-statestudents, and $900 supernumerary for out of state students (Iowa StateDaily-Opinion). For a student getting their undergrad degree at ISUthat is an additional $2400 for in-state students during their four years atIowa State and that is an additional $7200 for out of state students duringtheir for years.Last October the regents approved a 4.3% increase in Iowa tuition. Why another increase?The urgent need for the tuition increase is due to a cut in funding to theRegent Universities from the Iowa State Legislature.