Tuition at numerous public universities in Michigan is on the rise, including at schools like the University of Michigan, Michigan State University and Wayne State University.
According to the Michigan Association of State Universities, state funding used to account for 70% of the operating budget for public universities in Michigan. That was 45 years ago. Today, that number is only 22%.
Schools are left to make up the difference by increasing tuition.
The University of Michigan is increasing in-state tuition by 3%, while Eastern Michigan University has approved a 2.5% tuition increase. MSU approved a 3.99% tuition hike for this fall after raising tuition by 4.5% last year.
While the state’s investment in universities dropped dramatically over the past few decades, they’re investing more directly to students through financial aid.
“These are not loans. They do not need to be paid…
