I wanted to keep you guys informed on what is happening in Florida’s higher education system. This morning Charlie Crist announced a proposal he will be making to The Florida State Legislature this legislative session in regards to tuition at Florida’s State Universities. Here is the proposal in a nut shell:

1. All state Universities would be able to raise their tuition up to 15% every year for the next 7 years.

2. All tuition increases would be voted upon by each respective university’s board of trustees.

3. Bright Futures would only cover the base part of any tuition increase.

4. 30% of revenue generated by the tuition increase would have to go towards Financial Aid/ Scholarships

After the 7 years if each university raised their tuition 15% it would bring Florida’s tuition costs up to the national average. I will be meeting with the other Student Body Presidents tomorrow about this proposal, if anyone has any questions about this proposal please attend the senate meeting on November 25th to discuss it further.

-Sean