The State of Indiana will freeze tuition rates where they are now for at least the next two years, as more Hoosiers struggle with the cost of living, inflation and the price of a higher education.
“Keeping tuition flat keeps the door open for students of all backgrounds, all ZIP codes and all walks of life,” Samantha Fleischaker, a University of Southern Indiana student and the Commission’s student member, told the Indianapolis Recorder. “It’s not just a number. It’s the difference between opportunity and what feels impossible.”
The tuition freeze will apply to all 15 public colleges and universities in Indiana. It was originally proposed by Gov. Mike Braun and then enacted by the Commission for Higher Education, which sets tuition rates in the state.
“Keeping tuition flat keeps the door open for students of all backgrounds, all ZIP codes and all walks of life,” Samantha Fleischaker, a University of Southern Indiana student and the commission’s student member, told the Indianapolis Recorder. “It’s not just a number. It’s the difference between opportunity and what feels impossible.”
Braun said in a statement that the tuition freeze is a chance for the state to help more students and families afford the costs of studying in state.
“The commitment made by all of Indiana’s public colleges and universities puts students and parents first and demonstrates to the rest of the country that Indiana is a leader in providing a high-quality education at an affordable price,” Braun said.
