Michigan State University Tuition Increase

Michigan State University's Board of Trustees approved an in-state tuition raise of 6.9 percent for 2011-2012 school year, earlier this month.

The increase in tuition equals an approximate inflation of $788 for an in-state undergraduate student carrying a full load of classes according to Michigan States website.

“Through the entirety of the year, $788 isn’t that big of a deal,” MSU senior Michael Pendy said. “If you have a job, you can just pick up a few extra hours a week, or if you don’t have a job you can pick up one with very few hours. Bills are a part of life, and sometimes the bills go up.”

Other Michigan State students weren’t quite as comfortable with the tuition increase that comes to fruition this fall. Junior Justin Smith voiced concern over juggling a job and a full class load.

Many students have found community college can be an alternative to the tuition increase. According to the Michigan Community College Association, there was a 35% increase in Community college enrollment this year.