Students who live in the college’s district pay a tax according to their assessed property value, so their in-district tuition will continue to be $75 per credit hour.
Those who live outside of the district will see a $12.50 increase in their tuition, from $122.50 to $135 per credit hour. Students paying out of state tuition will see a $25 increase from $125 to $150 per credit hour and international students will experience a $20 increase in their tuition, from $175 to $195 per credit hour.
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Laboratory fees for the graphic design and art programs will also increase by $15, from $35 to $50 per course, according to the Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette.
As a result of these increases in tuition, officials predict it will to generate over $1 million in revenue for the school. This, in addition to the $159,000 from the projected increase in state funding and $396,000 from the projected increase in millage money, will pay for $1.6 million in budget requests not funded, NWACC officials said.
“With this increase, I will be able to balance the budget,” said Gulizar Baggson, associate vice president of finance for the college.
