Tuition and Fees

Displaying 101 - 150 of 908 in reverse chronological order

#	Title	Date	Summary
101	UNI feel effects of budget cuts Northern Iowan 108:3, p.1	09/02/2011	State support for UNI has been cut for the third straight year. This year's shortfall is 3.6 million dollars. Class sizes are increasing. Retirements are not being replaced. Programs are being cut; photo.
102	Tuition to increase by five percent next year Northern Iowan 107:45, p.1	03/29/2011	The Iowa Board of Regents voted 7-2 to approve a tuition increase for the coming academic year. In-state business students will see an increase of 11.3 percent. This is aimed to make up for former Governor Culver's ten per cent across the board cut.
103	NISG supports fee increase after debate Northern Iowan 95:44, p.1	03/22/2011	NISG passed a resolution supporting the increase of student computer fees by $30 per student per year; senior Scott Hunt proposed the increase.
104	'You can't spend what you don't have' Northern Iowan 107:43, p.1	03/11/2011	Iowa State University College Republicans supported the proposed budgets cuts. The group does not support increased tuition levels; photo.
105	'STOP THE CUTS' Northern Iowan 107:43, p.1	03/11/2011	Regent's Day brought roughly two hundred fifty students to Des Moines. Students visited with legislators, hoping to hold the line on budget cuts aimed at higher education; photo.
106	Ask not what your university can do for you; ask what you can do for your university Northern Iowan 107:42, p.9	03/08/2011	Proposed budget cuts have caused the mood at many public universities, including UNI, to be dreary. Students should pick themselves up, get involved, focus on the positive, and remember why they came to college in the first place; photo.
107	Send a message: these cuts need to stop Northern Iowan 107:38, p.9	02/22/2011	Once again the state legislature is asking students to pay higher tuition. The current proposals are for deep cuts to higher education funding. Larger class size, fewer professors, and fewer student services will be the result. Speak out now.
108	Regents propose 5 percent tuition increase in light of potential budget reductions Northern Iowan 107:34, p.1	02/08/2011	Both in and out of state students would see their tuition bill raised by five per cent next year. Students in the College of Business upper division are looking at a proposal of 11.3 percent for in state and 7.9 for out of state students.
109	More cuts on the way? Northern Iowan 107:30, p.1	01/25/2011	Iowa House of Representatives has passed a bill that could potentially cut $1.6 million from the University budget this fiscal year. Larger classes, higher tuition, and fewer class offering could result; photo.
110	Don't throw your money away Northern Iowan 107:1, p.17	08/27/2010	A college education should be looked at as an investment. The return on the investment will be based on effort and participation. Cultivate the skills that you learn.
111	GBPAC maintains commitment to students Northern Iowan 106:53, p.1	04/27/2010	Performing Arts Center will lose $75,000 in funding from Student Services Fees. To make up the difference, donors will be asked to increase support; photo.
112	Tuition surcharge to be refunded to students Northern Iowan 106:52, p.1	04/23/2010	$100 surcharge had been collected with spring 2010 tuition; General Assembly passed supplemental appropriation to cover the surcharge.
113	Student services fee decreases for students, to GBPAC Northern Iowan 106:51, p.1	04/20/2010	The portion of student fees allocated to the Performing Arts Center will be reduced by fifty percent; Center had been using student fees for operational costs; photo.
114	Jumping through hoops Northern Iowan 106:46, p.4	04/02/2010	Believes college will be a much more rewarding experience if students put effort into projects, readings, and discussions. Doing the bare minimum may lead to doing the same on the job. Take advantage of the college years.
115	Eliminating middleman not a good thing Northern Iowan 106:46, p.4	04/02/2010	Removal of state and federal government agencies for lending money to college students seen as sure way to reduce inflated tuition rates. Private lenders realize tuition is too high and choose not to lend money to students.
116	A friendly reminder from a student body member Northern Iowan 106:46, p.5	04/02/2010	Student shares his belief that along with being a part of the University come accountability and responsiveness to the demands of the students. Author takes "Students First" theme to heart.
117	UNI President Allen speaks to concerned graduate students Northern Iowan 106:41, p.1	03/05/2010	President Allen spoke about pay cuts, department reorganizations, layoffs, a student surcharge, and campus rumors at a meeting with graduate students. The president advised students not to rush through graduate school; photo.
118	State Board of Regents approved 6-percent tuition increase, voted to repeal $100 surcharge Northern Iowan 106:34, p.1	02/09/2010	Students will be affected by Board of Regents decisions. Tuition increase will be somewhat offset by the repeal of the surcharge imposed last semester due to the ten percent budget cut ordered by Governor Culver.
119	The problem with refunded tuition Northern Iowan 106:34, p.6	02/09/2010	The one hundred dollar surcharge students paid for the spring semester will be refunded if the Governor's budget is approved. Perhaps it would be best to continue the charge, since more cuts are anticipated for the next fiscal year.
120	On the issues; NISG candidates Joel Anderson, Emma Hashman Northern Iowan 106:33, p.3	02/05/2010	Candidates for vice president of the student body answer questions about qualifications, concerns for the university, and their views on the tuition surcharge and faculty and staff furloughs; photo.
121	Allen meets with merit staff Northern Iowan 106:32, p.1	02/02/2010	President Allen presented an update to the Merit staff on how the current economic situation is affecting the university. Two meetings were held to allow members from different shifts to attend; photo.
122	Board of Regents defers tuition decision Northern Iowan 106:26, p.1	12/08/2009	David Miles, Board of Regents President, announced that the Board will postpone deciding on the size of the tuition increase until after the December 11 meeting of the State Revenue Estimating Conference.
123	Gibson on budget cuts: "Not all questions can be answered" Northern Iowan 106:24, p.1	11/20/2009	Provost Gibson and Vice-President for Student Affairs Terrence Hogan addressed the budget situation during a town hall meeting sponsored by the Northern Iowa Student Government; photo.
124	Ready, Aim, Fire. Consolidate. Northern Iowan 106:22, p.7	11/13/2009	Urges evaluation of courses and focusing on the Liberal Arts Core to save students time and money. Decreased spending, lower tuition, and less student burnout could be the upside to consolidation.
125	Northern Iowa Student Government hosts town hall meetings to communicate with students Northern Iowan 106:21, p.3	11/10/2009	Members of the UNI administration will attend town hall meetings to answer student questions. The current budget situation, a one hundred dollar surcharge, and proposed tuition increase will be discussed.
126	Price Lab School seeks unpaid tuition fees Northern Iowan 106:21, p.2	11/10/2009	Unpaid tuition at Lab School totaling $250,000 discovered during audit; $95,000 of this total will not be sought due to uncertain legal standing The remaining $155,000 will be sought for payment; photo.
127	NISG analyzes UNI's budget situation Northern Iowan 106:21, p.1	11/10/2009	Budget cuts and proposed changes in the liberal arts core are topics to be discussed during town hall meetings sponsored by Northern Iowa Student Government; photo.
128	Business students face $902 tuition increase Northern Iowan 106:20, p.1	11/06/2009	Junior, senior, and graduate students in the College of Business will see a 12.6 per cent increase in tuition. This is due to a graduated scale imposed by the College to help maintain their ranking as a top business school; photo.
129	Board of Regents approves UNI's budget plan Northern Iowan 106:19, p.1	11/03/2009	Governor Chet Culver's ten per cent across the board budget cut trickled down to a UNI share of $8.9 million dollars. A $100 surcharge on tuition for spring, days off without pay, and reducing retirement contributions have been approved; photo.
130	Students speak about budget situation Northern Iowan 106:18, p.1	10/30/2009	Baker Hall demolition, shorter semesters, tuition surcharge, and layoffs draw the attention of students. Opinions vary and emotions run high.
131	UNI President encourages campus to work strong, hard, together in light of budget cuts Northern Iowan 106:15, p.1	10/20/2009	Cutting $8.8 million from the 2010 university budget will not be easy. There are several alternatives, each having a down side. President Allen will visit with groups on and off campus for input.
132	NISG opposes high tuition increases, prepares for Green Week Northern Iowan 106:15, p.1	10/20/2009	Adam Haselhuhn feels that the state is increasingly placing the burden of public higher education on the backs of the students. A tuition raise of over three and a half percent is not acceptable to NISG. Green Week focuses on the environment.
133	Withdrawing from classes can affect students Northern Iowan 106:15, p.1	10/20/2009	Registrar Phil Patton notes that students are not reimbursed for tuition paid for dropped classes. Help is available on a case by case basis for drops after the deadline that result in an F. There is a procedure to get the F changed to a W.
134	NISG president speaks out against budget cuts Northern Iowan 106:14, p.1	10/16/2009	Disappointed about the lack of support for education by Governor Culver during the most recent budget cut. State support for UNI has decreased over twenty-three percent since the beginning of fiscal year 2009.
135	Regents discuss budget reductions Northern Iowan 106:14, p.1	10/16/2009	The ten per cent reduction in the state's fiscal 2010 budget was the topic of the Board of Regents meeting. Continued access to public universities and the need to continue high quality education were re-enforced.
136	NISG discussed tuition increases, SafeRide, new clubs and Cedar Falls mayor candidacy Northern Iowan 106:9, p.4	09/29/2009	Northern Iowa Student Government meeting agenda full of discussion. Information presented on Board of Regents meeting, donation from Public Safety for SafeRide, and thoughts of David Sires, candidate for mayor.
137	Board of Regents discusses potential 5 to 6 percent tuition increase Northern Iowan 106:9, p.1	09/29/2009	Craig Lang expressed his opinion that tuition at Regents institutions should be increased twice as much as suggested by the baseline tuition increase of 2.7 percent. The Board of Regents will discuss tuition increases at their October meeting; photo.
138	Keeping students first Northern Iowan 106:7, p.4	09/22/2009	Concerned about recent Regents meeting regarding the potential raising of tuition and the possibility of bonuses for university Presidents. Finds it odd that while students' cost of education increases, bonus money comes from general fund.
139	Students lobby state capitol for Students' Day Northern Iowan 105:48, p.1	04/10/2009	Forty-eight students travel to Des Moines to meet with legislators concerning the future of funding; photo.
140	Business tuition on the rise Northern Iowan 105:30, p.1	01/27/2009	Additional revenue collected from business students will go toward the hiring of seven new faculty members. The result will be decreased class size and the addition of flexibility to the business program; photo.
141	CBA discusses differential tuition Northern Iowan 104:48, p.1	04/11/2008	Talks have begun in the College of Business Administration on a plan for increased tuition for students in that college.
142	Students spend day at capitol Northern Iowan 104:40, p.3	03/04/2008	Thirty students spent a day talking with legislators about tuition and other college expenses; photo.
143	Vote today for Student Government leaders Northern Iowan 104:38, p.1	02/26/2008	Student leaders for the upcoming 2008-2009 school year will be elected today; photo.
144	UNI students to lobby in favor of higher education Northern Iowan 104:38, p.9	02/26/2008	Students take concerns about increases in tuition, financial aid, and textbooks to the Iowa legislature.
145	Student government presidential Q and A: Northern Iowan 104:37, p.1	02/22/2008	Candidates for NISG president and vice president answer questions dealing with their experience and goals if elected; photo.
146	From your President Northern Iowan 104:26, p.8	12/04/2007	Andrew Morse reviews major accomplishments of the NISG this semester.
147	John Edwards Northern Iowan 104:16, p.8	10/19/2007	Support for John Edwards campaign.
148	Anger over the UNI Ed. Department Northern Iowan 104:15, p.9	10/16/2007	Complains about length of education major, educational media course, high tuition and fees, health center service, and computer installation advice.
149	Enrollment up despite rising tuition Northern Iowan 104:6, p.1	09/14/2007	Enrollment at UNI this fall is up 2.8%. There are 12,609 on campus; photo.
150	Costs of rising tuition may soon be curbed if new bill becomes law Northern Iowan 104:6, p.2	09/14/2007	College Cost Reduction Act will boost financial aid by $20 billion over the next five years, if passed by Congress.