Despite governor’s budget, universities hope to continue tuition freeze

For the first time in four years, Gov. Steve Bullock has not included a tuition freeze for in-state students attending Montana University System institutions in his proposed budget, leaving many students worried they may face increased costs.

Instead, Bullock has proposed about $14 million in cuts across the state’s university system, according to Kenzie Lombardi, student political action director of the Associated Students of the University of Montana. This is a major shift, Lombardi said, from the last two budget cycles where the state increased funding for higher education so long as the institutions did not increase tuition for Montana students.

By KASEY BUBNASH Community News Service, UM School of Journalism

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