UW Stevens Point wants approval for "Differential Tuition" plan
2/20/2015
WSAU Radio Wausau

By Larry Lee

One of the tools that might help the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point absorb some of Governor Walker’s proposed budget cuts is called Differential Tuition. It’s where students pay extra every semester above the regular tuition so the campus has the resources to make sure there are enough instructors and openings to help get required courses done.

Stevens Point, Parkside, and Green Bay are the only three UW campuses that do not have some form of differential tuition.

Senator Julie Lassa says it’s time for the Legislature to approve this student-supported initiative to save students time and money, and get them working sooner.  “When Governor Walker is talking about the fact that we have to do more about the workforce, one of the ways that we can help ease the workforce shortage is by making sure that students are getting out of the university with a high quality degree, and that they’re getting out in four years so that they can go out there and join the workforce.”

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