The state's appropriation of $64.8 million to Grand Valley is equal to $3,174 per student -- the lowest among the state's 15 public universities. It's an increase of $38 per student over last year's award.
In adopting the university budget, the Board of Trustees voted to raise tuition for the next academic year by 5.9 percent. That means tuition for a full-time Michigan resident freshman will go up just $184 for a total of $3,294 per semester.
"Students at Grand Valley can be assured that they are getting an outstanding educational value for their tuition dollar," said Board Chair Jessie F. Dalman. "While no one likes to raise tuition, we have an obligation to ensure quality instruction and availability of classes. When our students are able to enroll in the classes they need in order to graduate on time, that ultimately saves them money. Today's budget helps us achieve that important objective."
In other action, the board elected current board members Donna Brooks, of Holland, as chair, and Lucille Taylor, of Laingsburg, as vice chair.
