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Tuition Hikes Hit Students Amid $52M Budget Shortfall

6/21/2025

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In a bid to tackle a staggering $52 million budget shortfall, Minnesota State's Board of Trustees has approved tuition increases of 4.5% for colleges and 6.5% for universities. Meanwhile, the University of Nebraska is set to raise tuition by 5%, further straining students' finances as institutions grapple with declining enrollment and dwindling state support.

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In a bid to tackle a staggering $52 million budget shortfall, Minnesota State's Board of Trustees has approved tuition increases of 4.5% for colleges and 6.5% for universities. Meanwhile, the University of Nebraska is set to raise tuition by 5%, further straining students' finances as institutions grapple with declining enrollment and dwindling state support.