Thursday, April 1, 2010

McHenry County College Board Considers Tuition Increase For Next Year

McHenry County College Board of Trustees is expected to consider finances for the next three years at a Regular meeting of the Board this evening following a Special Board meeting beginning at 6:00 pm.

The Board will also be presented with information by Mr.Geller, Instructor of Theatre and Speech. Also Mr. Falco, Executive Dean of career and Technology Education will provide the board with a presentation on Digital Media.

A number of other matters are also expected to be considered by the board such as a tuition increase from $80 per credit hour to $82 per credit hour effective December 31 of this year. This is a 2.5% increase with a Consumer Price Index increase of 2.7% nationally, and 2.5% for greater Chicago metropolitan area.

The statewide average rate for community college tuition is $88.95 per credit hour. This is taken from the range of $67.00 on the low end to $131.00 on the high side.

The laboratory fees are to remain the same as the previous year.

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