"In the short term, the budget cuts have University of Arizona leaders initially proposing roughly $1,000 in new and increased mandatory fees in a move they say is necessary to keep paying for critical services such as utilities to run buildings on campus. "
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Take a look at the comments section, too. Michael K. says:
"I did not see any mention of the proposed fees for graduate students.
The proposed fees are in the range of $2000 - $3000 per year, depending on who you ask. Currently in the sciences, we pay between $260 - $400 per year, depending on if you are a US or foreign student. This is a 500 ~ 1200% increase in grad student fees. Or put another way, we are going to take a 20% pay-cut next year (if this comes to pass).
The proposed fees are in the range of $2000 - $3000 per year, depending on who you ask. Currently in the sciences, we pay between $260 - $400 per year, depending on if you are a US or foreign student. This is a 500 ~ 1200% increase in grad student fees. Or put another way, we are going to take a 20% pay-cut next year (if this comes to pass).
I fail to see how the UA plans to be a top-10 public university. In the coming weeks, many prospective grad students will visit the UA and decide whether or not they should come here. Once they discover that they have to pay some ridiculous fees, they will choose to go somewhere else. For example the University of Oregon, a similiar university in terms of rank and prestige, will charge their grad students $200 per semester next year. "
Good point, Michael K.!
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