Tuition increased approved; financial aid gets boost

The Board of Trustees has approved a comprehensive fee of $44,043 for 2006-07, a 5.9 percent increase over the current year. The fee, which includes tuition, room, board and other fees, allows students to take extra courses at no additional cost provided they meet academic prerequisites.

"Union has worked hard to keep fees at or below those of other selective, liberal arts colleges," said Stephen J. Ciesinski ‘70, Board chairman. "But while we remain vigilant to saving costs wherever possible, there are some costs – energy, medical benefits and books and publications – that remain beyond our direct control."

The College remains committed to keeping Union accessible to all students, he said. Toward that end, the Board also approved a financial aid budget of $28.5 million, which will be about 25 percent of this year's total budget. The financial aid budget is the highest in the College's history.