The cost for school is growing
Many people believe in the power of education in terms of personal development, but some may find that there is a price that comes with it. Still, as there are a number of scholarship and financial aid programs available, there are ways to make college affordable for those who need a little assistance.
The Worcester Telegram and Gazette reports that students attending the University of Massachusetts (UMass) will see that the cost is slightly higher, as the school's board of trustees voted to increase fees by 7.5 percent.
The fees will affect students attending all of the UMass campuses, including Amherst, Boston, Dartmouth and Lowell. Pupils will see the 7.5 percent hike starting this fall.
According to The Boston Globe, the board voted on raising fees in an effort to help deal with the school's budget gap.
"Our challenge is to preserve quality for our students, while at the same time doing everything we can to maintain access and affordability," UMass president Jack M. Wilson said in a statement. "Addressing the budget shortfall with equal amounts of new fee revenue and budget cuts is a balanced and responsible approach."
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