Settling the GapRising Tuition Costs at UTEP

Why do Tuition Costs Rise?

Public institutions are heavily funded by subsides

States distribute the funds, which are collected taxes, on a priority basis

If, for example, the state gives more funds to K-12 there are less funds for colleges

Therefore, if funding drops tuition rises

AdvantagesRaising UTEP tuition from the point of view of the

school

Advantages Usually when paying higher

tuition, you are paying for better teachers and their salary

If students pay higher tuition they will be less likely to “coast” and more likely to strive for good grades

Higher tuition allows for students to use facilities and services for no charge

UTEP’s goal is Tier 1 status

DisadvantagesRising tuition at UTEP from the point of view of the

student

Disadvantages

Creates an added stress to the student

Students will more likely be in debt

Some of the added cost are for athletics, which most students are less concerned with

There are a lot of other costs such a books that put more strain on a student

The SolutionTo rising UTEP tuition costs

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Solutions

+Have a meeting with students and faculty to discuss all issues and clear the air

+Hopefully, settle on a reasonable increase for both parties

+Research what organizations or programs can handle and sustain a budget cost

+Rally UTEP students, teachers, organizations, and clubs to search for more private funding to help deter the cost to students