EIU trustees considering a hike to tuition rates

CHARLESTON -- Undergraduate students currently attending or seeking to attend Eastern Illinois University as freshmen could see their tuition rates higher this academic year.
The Eastern Illinois University Board of Trustees is considering a proposal to increase student tuition rates when they meet Friday afternoon.
A look at the potential tuition rate hikes
If there is an approval of the proposal, resident undergraduate students will notice a $6.04 per semester hour increase. Currently, the semester hour rate sits at $302; however, the increase would make it $308.04 per semester hour.
Non-resident students could also see a $7.05 increase from $378 to $385.05 per semester hour.
Graduate students are not immune to hikes. With approval, the semester rate would increase by $6.13 from $306.50 to $312.63 for resident students. Non-resident graduate students may see a hike of nearly $15 from $735.60 to $750.31.
Pursuant to state law, new undergraduate Illinois resident student tuition rates must remain the same for four continuous academic years.
These rates would go into effect, beginning with the 2020-21 academic year if approved. The board is considering increasing rates for housing and dining, as well as various student fees.
Other EIU matters for discussion
The trustees are considering a contract with Tampa, Fla.-based Washlava regarding a lease of laundry equipment for students, including related services through 2025.

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