UNCW could see tuition hike

Some people may say that UNCW is overpriced. True it does cost more than some other schools. Granted UNCW is not the most selective school in Nc, however it is very reputable and considered by U.S. News to be "More Selective" than the average. Also, Wilmington itself from a state-wide economic perspective has one of the highest costs of living which one could only logically deduce that a college in Wilmington would be more costly. It is not so much the University's fault as much as it is the fact that the area is both a bigger metropolitan area and tourist hot spot. I will be attending UNCW in the near future, and I will actually be catching a break on costs. I pay nearly 19,000 in living and school per year at my current University and I expect that number to fall at least 16,500 (Living & School) when I switch schools.

Its kind of funny the goverment pitched the idea of No Child Left Behind, but they are raising tution fees. Now granted a lot of kids could get grants and loans but how do they suppose to make it if the school is going to take all the money from them. Its basically saying here is your money to go to school and you have to pay for the rest! Seems like whoever pitched this idea into effect only wanted to get into office by something smart and comes back with the most stupid idea mankind ever created!

as if uncw isn't expensive enough!

As a UNCW student I can't believe this, UNCW is already one of the most expensive colleges of the NC universities. Furthermore, the fin. aid system is totally f'd up, even though my parents don't support me at all,i have to show them as supporters until i'm 24 accord.to nc law. UNCW is already overpriced...for example all students who live on campus are forced to have a food plan $1350+...a hamburger here costs $6.99 and a can of soup at the conv store is about 2.99. The overall costs here are over 15k a year. I'll be retired before i pay off my student loans. As bad as this state needs teachers you'd think it would be less expensive to become one!

If you are illegal, you get a break. But if you are born here or reside here you don't. What a laugh. If you're a guy that doesn't register for the selective service then you cannot get a college loan. So HOW THE HECK DO THEY GET THE MONEY TO PAY FOR THE TUITION? Do illegal aliens register for selective service? This is just wrong! If they (government) won't enforce some laws why should they prosecute any infractions by me or mine? The honest are being pushed out of place by the dishonest, and IT SHOULD NOT BE THIS WAY!

As a UNCW student, I cannot believe what I am hearing. UNCW is already one of the most expensive public univ. in the state. High tuition, outragous fees, $250 parking permits each year, even the food here is ridiculous ($6.99 hamburgers). Furthermore, the way NC financial aid works, if you're under 24 and independent, you're screwed. Looks like I'll be retired by the time i pay off my student loans.

They will have to raise tuition to pay for the illegal aliens that will be drawn here by the reduced rates for illegals.