Tuition and Fees

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#	Title	Date	Summary
101	UNI feel effects of budget cuts Northern Iowan 108:3, p.1	09/02/2011	State support for UNI has been cut for the third straight year. This year's shortfall is 3.6 million dollars. Class sizes are increasing. Retirements are not being replaced. Programs are being cut; photo.
102	Tuition to increase by five percent next year Northern Iowan 107:45, p.1	03/29/2011	The Iowa Board of Regents voted 7-2 to approve a tuition increase for the coming academic year. In-state business students will see an increase of 11.3 percent. This is aimed to make up for former Governor Culver's ten per cent across the board cut.
103	NISG supports fee increase after debate Northern Iowan 95:44, p.1	03/22/2011	NISG passed a resolution supporting the increase of student computer fees by $30 per student per year; senior Scott Hunt proposed the increase.
104	'STOP THE CUTS' Northern Iowan 107:43, p.1	03/11/2011	Regent's Day brought roughly two hundred fifty students to Des Moines. Students visited with legislators, hoping to hold the line on budget cuts aimed at higher education; photo.
105	'You can't spend what you don't have' Northern Iowan 107:43, p.1	03/11/2011	Iowa State University College Republicans supported the proposed budgets cuts. The group does not support increased tuition levels; photo.
106	Ask not what your university can do for you; ask what you can do for your university Northern Iowan 107:42, p.9	03/08/2011	Proposed budget cuts have caused the mood at many public universities, including UNI, to be dreary. Students should pick themselves up, get involved, focus on the positive, and remember why they came to college in the first place; photo.
107	Send a message: these cuts need to stop Northern Iowan 107:38, p.9	02/22/2011	Once again the state legislature is asking students to pay higher tuition. The current proposals are for deep cuts to higher education funding. Larger class size, fewer professors, and fewer student services will be the result. Speak out now.
108	Regents propose 5 percent tuition increase in light of potential budget reductions Northern Iowan 107:34, p.1	02/08/2011	Both in and out of state students would see their tuition bill raised by five per cent next year. Students in the College of Business upper division are looking at a proposal of 11.3 percent for in state and 7.9 for out of state students.
109	More cuts on the way? Northern Iowan 107:30, p.1	01/25/2011	Iowa House of Representatives has passed a bill that could potentially cut $1.6 million from the University budget this fiscal year. Larger classes, higher tuition, and fewer class offering could result; photo.
110	Don't throw your money away Northern Iowan 107:1, p.17	08/27/2010	A college education should be looked at as an investment. The return on the investment will be based on effort and participation. Cultivate the skills that you learn.
111	GBPAC maintains commitment to students Northern Iowan 106:53, p.1	04/27/2010	Performing Arts Center will lose $75,000 in funding from Student Services Fees. To make up the difference, donors will be asked to increase support; photo.
112	Tuition surcharge to be refunded to students Northern Iowan 106:52, p.1	04/23/2010	$100 surcharge had been collected with spring 2010 tuition; General Assembly passed supplemental appropriation to cover the surcharge.
113	Student services fee decreases for students, to GBPAC Northern Iowan 106:51, p.1	04/20/2010	The portion of student fees allocated to the Performing Arts Center will be reduced by fifty percent; Center had been using student fees for operational costs; photo.
114	A friendly reminder from a student body member Northern Iowan 106:46, p.5	04/02/2010	Student shares his belief that along with being a part of the University come accountability and responsiveness to the demands of the students. Author takes "Students First" theme to heart.
115	Eliminating middleman not a good thing Northern Iowan 106:46, p.4	04/02/2010	Removal of state and federal government agencies for lending money to college students seen as sure way to reduce inflated tuition rates. Private lenders realize tuition is too high and choose not to lend money to students.
116	Jumping through hoops Northern Iowan 106:46, p.4	04/02/2010	Believes college will be a much more rewarding experience if students put effort into projects, readings, and discussions. Doing the bare minimum may lead to doing the same on the job. Take advantage of the college years.
117	UNI President Allen speaks to concerned graduate students Northern Iowan 106:41, p.1	03/05/2010	President Allen spoke about pay cuts, department reorganizations, layoffs, a student surcharge, and campus rumors at a meeting with graduate students. The president advised students not to rush through graduate school; photo.
118	State Board of Regents approved 6-percent tuition increase, voted to repeal $100 surcharge Northern Iowan 106:34, p.1	02/09/2010	Students will be affected by Board of Regents decisions. Tuition increase will be somewhat offset by the repeal of the surcharge imposed last semester due to the ten percent budget cut ordered by Governor Culver.
119	The problem with refunded tuition Northern Iowan 106:34, p.6	02/09/2010	The one hundred dollar surcharge students paid for the spring semester will be refunded if the Governor's budget is approved. Perhaps it would be best to continue the charge, since more cuts are anticipated for the next fiscal year.
120	On the issues; NISG candidates Joel Anderson, Emma Hashman Northern Iowan 106:33, p.3	02/05/2010	Candidates for vice president of the student body answer questions about qualifications, concerns for the university, and their views on the tuition surcharge and faculty and staff furloughs; photo.
121	Allen meets with merit staff Northern Iowan 106:32, p.1	02/02/2010	President Allen presented an update to the Merit staff on how the current economic situation is affecting the university. Two meetings were held to allow members from different shifts to attend; photo.
122	Board of Regents defers tuition decision Northern Iowan 106:26, p.1	12/08/2009	David Miles, Board of Regents President, announced that the Board will postpone deciding on the size of the tuition increase until after the December 11 meeting of the State Revenue Estimating Conference.
123	Gibson on budget cuts: "Not all questions can be answered" Northern Iowan 106:24, p.1	11/20/2009	Provost Gibson and Vice-President for Student Affairs Terrence Hogan addressed the budget situation during a town hall meeting sponsored by the Northern Iowa Student Government; photo.
124	Ready, Aim, Fire. Consolidate. Northern Iowan 106:22, p.7	11/13/2009	Urges evaluation of courses and focusing on the Liberal Arts Core to save students time and money. Decreased spending, lower tuition, and less student burnout could be the upside to consolidation.
125	NISG analyzes UNI's budget situation Northern Iowan 106:21, p.1	11/10/2009	Budget cuts and proposed changes in the liberal arts core are topics to be discussed during town hall meetings sponsored by Northern Iowa Student Government; photo.
126	Northern Iowa Student Government hosts town hall meetings to communicate with students Northern Iowan 106:21, p.3	11/10/2009	Members of the UNI administration will attend town hall meetings to answer student questions. The current budget situation, a one hundred dollar surcharge, and proposed tuition increase will be discussed.
127	Price Lab School seeks unpaid tuition fees Northern Iowan 106:21, p.2	11/10/2009	Unpaid tuition at Lab School totaling $250,000 discovered during audit; $95,000 of this total will not be sought due to uncertain legal standing The remaining $155,000 will be sought for payment; photo.
128	Business students face $902 tuition increase Northern Iowan 106:20, p.1	11/06/2009	Junior, senior, and graduate students in the College of Business will see a 12.6 per cent increase in tuition. This is due to a graduated scale imposed by the College to help maintain their ranking as a top business school; photo.
129	Board of Regents approves UNI's budget plan Northern Iowan 106:19, p.1	11/03/2009	Governor Chet Culver's ten per cent across the board budget cut trickled down to a UNI share of $8.9 million dollars. A $100 surcharge on tuition for spring, days off without pay, and reducing retirement contributions have been approved; photo.
130	Students speak about budget situation Northern Iowan 106:18, p.1	10/30/2009	Baker Hall demolition, shorter semesters, tuition surcharge, and layoffs draw the attention of students. Opinions vary and emotions run high.
131	NISG opposes high tuition increases, prepares for Green Week Northern Iowan 106:15, p.1	10/20/2009	Adam Haselhuhn feels that the state is increasingly placing the burden of public higher education on the backs of the students. A tuition raise of over three and a half percent is not acceptable to NISG. Green Week focuses on the environment.
132	UNI President encourages campus to work strong, hard, together in light of budget cuts Northern Iowan 106:15, p.1	10/20/2009	Cutting $8.8 million from the 2010 university budget will not be easy. There are several alternatives, each having a down side. President Allen will visit with groups on and off campus for input.
133	Withdrawing from classes can affect students Northern Iowan 106:15, p.1	10/20/2009	Registrar Phil Patton notes that students are not reimbursed for tuition paid for dropped classes. Help is available on a case by case basis for drops after the deadline that result in an F. There is a procedure to get the F changed to a W.
134	NISG president speaks out against budget cuts Northern Iowan 106:14, p.1	10/16/2009	Disappointed about the lack of support for education by Governor Culver during the most recent budget cut. State support for UNI has decreased over twenty-three percent since the beginning of fiscal year 2009.
135	Regents discuss budget reductions Northern Iowan 106:14, p.1	10/16/2009	The ten per cent reduction in the state's fiscal 2010 budget was the topic of the Board of Regents meeting. Continued access to public universities and the need to continue high quality education were re-enforced.
136	Board of Regents discusses potential 5 to 6 percent tuition increase Northern Iowan 106:9, p.1	09/29/2009	Craig Lang expressed his opinion that tuition at Regents institutions should be increased twice as much as suggested by the baseline tuition increase of 2.7 percent. The Board of Regents will discuss tuition increases at their October meeting; photo.
137	NISG discussed tuition increases, SafeRide, new clubs and Cedar Falls mayor candidacy Northern Iowan 106:9, p.4	09/29/2009	Northern Iowa Student Government meeting agenda full of discussion. Information presented on Board of Regents meeting, donation from Public Safety for SafeRide, and thoughts of David Sires, candidate for mayor.
138	Keeping students first Northern Iowan 106:7, p.4	09/22/2009	Concerned about recent Regents meeting regarding the potential raising of tuition and the possibility of bonuses for university Presidents. Finds it odd that while students' cost of education increases, bonus money comes from general fund.
139	Students lobby state capitol for Students' Day Northern Iowan 105:48, p.1	04/10/2009	Forty-eight students travel to Des Moines to meet with legislators concerning the future of funding; photo.
140	Business tuition on the rise Northern Iowan 105:30, p.1	01/27/2009	Additional revenue collected from business students will go toward the hiring of seven new faculty members. The result will be decreased class size and the addition of flexibility to the business program; photo.
141	CBA discusses differential tuition Northern Iowan 104:48, p.1	04/11/2008	Talks have begun in the College of Business Administration on a plan for increased tuition for students in that college.
142	Students spend day at capitol Northern Iowan 104:40, p.3	03/04/2008	Thirty students spent a day talking with legislators about tuition and other college expenses; photo.
143	UNI students to lobby in favor of higher education Northern Iowan 104:38, p.9	02/26/2008	Students take concerns about increases in tuition, financial aid, and textbooks to the Iowa legislature.
144	Vote today for Student Government leaders Northern Iowan 104:38, p.1	02/26/2008	Student leaders for the upcoming 2008-2009 school year will be elected today; photo.
145	Student government presidential Q and A: Northern Iowan 104:37, p.1	02/22/2008	Candidates for NISG president and vice president answer questions dealing with their experience and goals if elected; photo.
146	From your President Northern Iowan 104:26, p.8	12/04/2007	Andrew Morse reviews major accomplishments of the NISG this semester.
147	John Edwards Northern Iowan 104:16, p.8	10/19/2007	Support for John Edwards campaign.
148	Anger over the UNI Ed. Department Northern Iowan 104:15, p.9	10/16/2007	Complains about length of education major, educational media course, high tuition and fees, health center service, and computer installation advice.
149	Costs of rising tuition may soon be curbed if new bill becomes law Northern Iowan 104:6, p.2	09/14/2007	College Cost Reduction Act will boost financial aid by $20 billion over the next five years, if passed by Congress.
150	Enrollment up despite rising tuition Northern Iowan 104:6, p.1	09/14/2007	Enrollment at UNI this fall is up 2.8%. There are 12,609 on campus; photo.
151	E-checks offer new way to pay E-bill Northern Iowan 104:2, p.5	08/28/2007	Students can now pay their university bills online; via MyUniverse.
152	Can't we catch a break? Northern Iowan 103:44, p.7	03/09/2007	Spring break expectations, thoughts on the energy surcharge, and students first.
153	FAFSA: an often untapped source of money for students Northern Iowan 103:41, p.1	02/27/2007	Free application for federal student aid (FAFSA) forms need to be completed each year. UNI students are missing out on potential financial help. Process explained; photo.
154	Unopposed, but campaigning nonetheless Northern Iowan 103:37, p.1	02/13/2007	Andrew Morse and Adam Bentley share their message and goals for UNI as candidates for President and Vice President of the student body; photo.
155	Undergrad tuition to increase by 5.2 percent next year Northern Iowan 103:24, p.4	11/17/2006	Board of Regents will vote on a proposed tuition raise of 5.2 percent at their December meeting; photo.
156	Board of Regents to meet November 8 and 9 at ISU Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	11/07/2006	Regents will consider several issues relating to UNI
157	UNI forms Energy Committee Northern Iowan 103:17, p.4	10/24/2006	An energy surcharge on students has caused energy conservation to be an important campus topic. President Allen formed a broad-based committee charged with educating the community and performing an energy audit, among other duties.
158	"Energy surcharge" took many students by surprise Northern Iowan 103:3, p.1	09/01/2006	Many students were unaware of the energy surcharge until they received their August university bill.
159	Money well spent? Northern Iowan 102:59, p.6	06/30/2006	Writer questions need for trip to Hawaii for two UNI employees in view of recent energy surcharge applied to students fees.
160	Student issues Northern Iowan 102:59, p.6	06/30/2006	NISG president and vice president share concerns about increasing tuition and fees; urge contact with legislators.
161	NISG update Northern Iowan 102:58, p.3	06/23/2006	NISG executive activities noted.
162	Computer fees explained Northern Iowan 102:51, p.8	04/14/2006	Factual information presented concerning computer fees.
163	Computer fees a mystery Northern Iowan 102:49, p.8	04/07/2006	Critical of computer and building fees.
164	New bill reducing national deficit puts college students in debt Northern Iowan 102:39, p.4	02/21/2006	Regents universities will lobby to prevent reductions in student aid.
165	UNI students head to capitol; lobbying to keep tuition costs down Northern Iowan 102:39, p.5	02/21/2006	Students traveled to Des Moines to gain support for the Transformation for Excellence program.
166	NISG president and VP candidates Holly Ross and Brock Toll Northern Iowan 102:38, p.1	02/17/2006	Brock Toll and Holly Ross believe experience and dedication to students makes them good candidates; photo.
167	Regents/legislators need to cut us a break Northern Iowan 102:30, p.6	01/20/2006	Jonathan Whalley feels that the Board of Regents and Iowa legislators are to blame for rising tuition costs.
168	Consolidate loans before it's too late Northern Iowan 102:29, p.6	01/13/2006	C. Victoria Patrick warns students about legislation affecting their loans.
169	Board of Regents approves 4 percent tuition hike Northern Iowan 102:28, p.1	12/09/2005	Tuition increase not as severe as in recent years; photo.
170	Fridays with Koob Northern Iowan 102:28, p.1	12/09/2005	President Robert Koob discusses rising tuition; photo.
171	Regents approve tuition increases for three state universities Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	12/07/2005	Tuition increases will take place at all three Iowa Regents universities next year.
172	Student forum brings legislators to UNI Northern Iowan 102:26, p.1	12/02/2005	Members of the General Assembly talked with students about issues such as tuition and teaching; photo.
173	Ahead of BOR meeting, students worry about money Northern Iowan 102:21, p.1	11/08/2005	Tuition for the next school year is expected to be 5.5 percent higher than this year. With this increase, UNI's tuition will be higher than tuition at the University of Iowa and Iowa State University.
174	Koob, Murphy think proposed tuition increases 'reasonable' Northern Iowan 102:21, p.1	11/08/2005	Tuition increases for the next school year are slated to be 5.5 percent, other issues including the selection of a new president also discussed; photo.
175	E-bills still due Nov. 7 Northern Iowan 102:20, p.3	11/04/2005	Students must pay their e-bill or they will be fined and will not be able to register for fall classes.
176	Where does your tuition money go? Who the money is spent on and why it increases Northern Iowan 101:56, p.1	06/10/2005	Information on the breakdown of the mandatory fees is provided; photo.
177	Board of Regents to meet June 13 and 14 Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	06/09/2005	Schedule of topics that will be discussed at the meeting.
178	'Northern' creates stigma for UNI Northern Iowan 101:39, p.7	02/22/2005	Feels UNI is at a disadvantage due to the name containing a direction.
179	Murphy-Fahmy only qualified candidates Northern Iowan 101:39, p.9	02/22/2005	Urges students to research all the candidates and then support Joe Murphy and Tarek Fahmy.
180	Candidates prepare for next week's election Northern Iowan 101:38, p.1	02/18/2005	Pat Grassley and Kevin Willms' platform includes tuition reform, creating an online classroom directory, increasing attendance at sporting and cultural events, offering alternative book purchasing options, and extending Thanksgiving break; photo.
181	NISG debate sparks discussion about platform issues, election Northern Iowan 101:38, p.1	02/18/2005	The Political Science Society's sponsored debate of the candidates for NISG election allowed each group of candidates a two minute response to each question along with time for rebuttal.
182	Tuition hikes inevitable unless changes occur Northern Iowan 101:35, p.1	02/08/2005	The Board of Regents is proposing an increase of forty million dollars in state funding over the next four years for the three state universities.
183	Panther Prowl winner Northern Iowan 101:26, p.1	12/03/2004	Sophomore psychology major Ashley Charmichael wins the free semester tuition prize from the Panther Prowl promotion; photo.
184	Tuition increase may prevent future double-digit raise Northern Iowan 101:25, p.4	11/23/2004	The three state universities will see a roughly 4% increase in tuition in exchange for rates to increase along with the Higher Education Price Index in the future if bill is passed by General Assembly.
185	Attendance raises significant questions Northern Iowan 101:23, p.8	11/16/2004	Expresses disagreement with the school spirit argument for attending athletic contests and believes money spent by students for the Panther Pass should instead go toward academic pursuits.
186	$5,000 giveaway Northern Iowan 101:21, p.4	11/09/2004	Thursdaze to give away $5000 for tuition.
187	Board of Regents to decide on tuition increase next month Northern Iowan 101:21, p.1	11/09/2004	Board of Regents likely to pass 4% tuition increase to take effect for the 2005-2006 academic year.
188	Student apathy abounds despite important issues Northern Iowan 101:19, p.5	11/02/2004	Republication of an earlier article on how important it is for students to vote.
189	Board of Regents to meet at UNI Nov. 3 and 4 Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	10/25/2004	Will discuss enrollment, fiscal report for 2004, Price Laboratory School enrollment, building and remodeling projects, residence report for 2004-2005, and tuition and fees.
190	Lobby for your education Northern Iowan 101:13, p.1	10/12/2004	Explanation of how students can take an active role in working for more state funding for the university; photo.
191	Vote: THAT'S your patriotic duty Northern Iowan 101:12, p.5	10/08/2004	Issues a call for 18- to 24-year olds to vote in the upcoming election.
192	Enrollment drops, but still above target number Northern Iowan 101:9, p.1	09/28/2004	Enrollment for the fall is 12,824.
193	WRC hours cut due to reduced funding Northern Iowan 101:9, p.1	09/28/2004	Wellness/Recreation Center forced to reduce operating hours for the first time due to budget cuts; new hours provided.
194	Regents establish base tuition Northern Iowan 101:8, p.1	09/24/2004	School administrators can then add to the base tuition to accommodate their own budgets.
195	Strapped for cash? Win a semester's worth of tuition Northern Iowan 101:5, p.1	09/14/2004	Introduction of new Panther Prowl program, engineered to facilitate more student involvement with activities on campus in return for the chance to win a semester's tuition.
196	Tuition increases cause enrollment to drop Northern Iowan 101:5, p.2	09/14/2004	Iowa Regents universities are experiencing lower enrollment rates, while state community colleges are enrolling more.
197	Student organization funding $20,000 short Northern Iowan 101:3, p.4	09/03/2004	NISG votes to allocate $20,232 to the Student Activity Accounts out of its own contingency fund due to a budget shortfall.
198	Local Democrats fight for UNI students and education Northern Iowan 100:61, p.1	07/16/2004	Three Cedar Falls area Democrats seeking positions representing Cedar Falls in the Iowa Senate and House of Representatives meet with student government representatives.
199	Tuition Opportunity makes higher education a reality Northern Iowan 100:58, p.1	06/25/2004	The new Tuition Opportunity Program for Iowans seeks to aid low-income families by coordinating scholarships and grants to pay for four years worth of tuition; photo.
200	UNI begins Tuition Opportunity Program for Iowans; pledges assistance to needy students Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	06/11/2004	UNI coordinates grant and scholarship opportunities to fully cover tuition and related fees for up to four years for financially needy students.