By David Hurtado
The Board of Trustees voted to increase tuition for the next academic year by $1 per credit hour at their March 14 meeting.
“Through the fiscal year 2013-2014 budget process, a need was identified for additional funding for the Student Activities Fund,” said Jerry Cook, trustee. “The primary purpose of the fund is to provide scholarships, and we all know there’s a need for that out there. As tuition has increased in the past few years, the credit hour fee for scholarships has not increased.”
The Board of Trustees last voted to raise student tuition at their Feb. 16 meeting during the spring 2012 semester. The increase went toward classroom furniture and equipment.
Prior to the Board’s decision, tuition for Johnson County residents cost $81 per credit hour.
Contact David Hurtado, staff reporter, at dhurtado@jccc.edu