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January 11, 2007 (916) 319-2044

ASSEMBLYMEMBER PORTANTINO OPPOSES TUITION FEE HIKES FOR UC AND CSU

SACRAMENTO – Assembly Higher Education chair Anthony Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge) expressed his concern regarding the Governor’s budget proposal to raise tuition fees for both University of California and California State University students.

“I am disappointed that the Governor’s budget proposes to raise tuition fees for students at the University of California and California State University systems again this year,” said Portantino. “Since 2002, fees have increased by 90%. I believe we must prioritize funding for higher education in California to ensure that all deserving students have an equal chance to participate, regardless of their socio-economic status.”

The Governor’s budget proposes to increase fees for the University of California campuses by 7 percent for all undergraduate, graduate, and professional school students. Law and business students’ fees will increase by 10 percent. The UC Board of Regents will be considering the proposed fee increases at their March meeting.

The Budget also proposes a 10 percent increase for undergraduate, graduate, and teacher credential students at the California State University. The CSU Board of Trustees will be considering the proposed fee increase at their March meeting.

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