The University System of Maryland is considering a tuition freeze at all 11 of its member universities for the coming academic year.
During a public meeting Wednesday, the system’s finance committee recommended that in-state and out-of-state graduate and undergraduate students who are set to attend any of Maryland’s public universities next school year be charged the same amount in tuition and fees as was charged in the 2019-2020 year. The move comes as many families nationwide are facing major financial challenges amid the Covid-19 pandemic and resulting economic downturn.
The committee’s recommendation must be considered and voted on by the full USM Board of Regents before it goes into effect. The next full board meeting will be held on June 19.
Prior to coronavirus impacts, USM would likely have been looking to increase tuition rates by about 2% for undergraduates and in-state students, and by up to 5% for graduate and out-of-state students, said Ellen Herbst, vice chancellor for…
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