UL System board approves tuition and fees

[Boomer]

The only thing bad about it will be the quick change people have to make. Would have been better had it been instituted a few years ago and phased in.

---Am I close on this? Increase per semester $692---2 semesters $1384

close to 18K students gets you close to an extra $25 mill---I know it can't be that much but some serious bucks added so the take away from athletics could be less or even the giving could be more!!!

[Duggie35]

Yeah, isn't it amazing that your kids and mine managed to get through by working? Imagine that? Such a novel concept that they are investing in their own future, and that it is their responsibility to actually fund the investment.

I am very proud to say that all four of my children have degrees from UL (Industrial Technology, Finance, Business Management and Education) and only one of them qualified for TOPS. The other three could have done a little better in high school and obtained TOPS, but they took after their dad (me) and played a little too much in high school rather than put a little more time in the books.

But what I am most proud of is the fact that all four graduated with no debt related to their college education. Other than paying for their first semester of college, they paid for the remaining tuition with no assistance from me. They all got part-time jobs and worked while going to UL. This allowed them to graduate without having the need to pay off student loans after graduation.

Even with the new fee structure, UL is a great deal. My four kids are living proof that it is possible to work, go to school and graduate with no long term student load debt.

I am one proud Daddy!

[CajunJack55]

Even with the new fee structure, UL is a great deal. My four kids are living proof that it is possible to work, go to school and graduate with no long term student load debt.

I am one proud Daddy!

Did they have to pay rent too or did they live at home? I worked my tail off in college and still was barely able to make ends meet while having to get loans in school and I had 3 roomates. I guess it's possible but it is very very hard to come out of college with no debt. Kudos to your kids.

[VObserver]

My youngest took 5 years to graduate; and I did pay her rent for the last year. Other than that, TOPS and 3 jobs took care of her expenses.

[CajunJack55]

My youngest took 5 years to graduate; and I did pay her rent for the last year. Other than that, TOPS and 3 jobs took care of her expenses.

And for students who have to do this, I think they have a right to _____ when prices go up and so suddenly. This doesn't necessarily make them "entitled." It is not just tuition that goes up every year, so does rent, food, fees, books, etc...it adds up fast.

For the record, I am glad the this is happening but at the same time I see how students feel frustrated.

[Duggie35]

Did they have to pay rent too or did they live at home? I worked my tail off in college and still was barely able to make ends meet while having to get loans in school and I had 3 roomates. I guess it's possible but it is very very hard to come out of college with no dept. Kudos to your kids.

They were fortunate that we live in Lafayette and they were able to live at home.

[VObserver]

Instate tuition and fees at Texas State are around $9900 for 2 semesters.
Troy is $12,672.

We are still cheap, folks.

[SlickRick]

They were fortunate that we live in Lafayette and they were able to live at home.

D...I put all three of our kids thru UL. The whole enchilada for all three! They don't owe anything and neither do I. They all went to 1-12 overseas due to my job assignment. My oldest is a professor at UL! My middle kid is working for IBM in Austin and the youngest is working here in Lafayette in her chosen field, caring for animals. Very proud of them and especially happy they are all Ragin Cajuns!

[Duggie35]

D...I put all three of our kids thru UL. The whole enchilada for all three! They don't owe anything and neither do I. They all went to 1-12 overseas due to my job assignment. My oldest is a professor at UL! My middle kid is working for IBM in Austin and the youngest is working here in Lafayette in her chosen field, caring for animals. Very proud of them and especially happy they are all Ragin Cajuns!

Yes Rick, you did good too! Just the fact that they can call themselves Ragin Cajuns gives them a head start in life! LMAO!

[Zeebart21]

Bravo gents

[CajunT]

About damn time. Education ain't free folks. There is a cost involved, and while the State should absorb some of that, the principal cost should be borne by those who will profit from it in the long run, and that is students.

It addresses the need for the tuition increase. Unfortunately is does not address the cuts from the state for athletics. The coaches are beginning to hear about what cuts are going to take place or that have been approved for their programs.

[VObserver]

It addresses the need for the tuition increase. Unfortunately is does not address the cuts from the state for athletics. The coaches are beginning to hear about what cuts are going to take place or that have been approved for their programs.

I firmly believe that T-Joe's long term strategy is to completely cut off athletics from University funding. As long as he gets out of the way of RCAF and other fund-raising initiatives I am ok with that.