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Out-of-state students hold burden of bigger tuition bill
In-state students receive tuition discount because of Oregon taxes, out-of-state foots big bill
Dominique Smith
Issue date: 11/15/07 Section: News
As students begin to register for winter classes, questions about credit hours and tuition costs can be seen floating around campus.
Tuition, among the many other costs associated with college, takes a chunk out of every student's wallet, but out-of-state students are affected more than in-state students due to higher tuition.
For first year out-of-state students, the cost for an academic year is estimated to be $29,151, whereas an instate student of the same standing pays $11,769.
There is an obvious difference in tuition rates, but most students don't understand the justification.
While some think that out-of-state students are paying more, the truth of the matter is that in-state students simply pay less.
Non-residential students pay the actual, full price while attending OSU, whereas Oregon residents are charged a reduced rate.
OSU receives funding from Oregon state taxes, which, in turn, are paid by Oregon residents.
Out-of-state students are simply required to make their own contributions to the Oregon education system via increased tuition.
Although college can be quite expensive, and bills intimidating and overwhelming, there are numerous programs to help students pay for higher education.
Tuition remissions, countless scholarship and financial aid opportunities exist and can serve to ease the burden of paying tuition.
"When students are having financial difficulties, it's because they don't know about programs [available to them]," said Lissa Perrone, OSU associate director.
Despite different tuition rates, college life for out-of-state students is virtually the same as in-state students.
However, as out-of-state students are farther from home, it can be more important that they become as involved at school as possible.
OSU's 300 student clubs, group of cultural centers and Greek Life can serve as such outlets.
OSU attempts to identify struggling students and find the cause of the struggle. According to various studies, there are student patterns that can lead to failure or to success. A balance must be struck between school and a social life.
"[Students] need that balance of networking, community building, and learning," Perrone said.
There are also classes that help students transition to college life far from home which teach them how to manage finances, stress and time, as well as how to make use of OSU's many resources.
"Odyssey is a one credit pass or no-pass class designed to help new students orient to the University," said Joy Jergensen, OSU administrative assistant.
"It is open to both in-state and out-of- state students, and freshmen and transfer students."
"Our goal is to get more students through the system," said Aaron Howell, OSU Business Affairs director.
"Don't be afraid to ask questions and tell people that you need help."
Tuition, among the many other costs associated with college, takes a chunk out of every student's wallet, but out-of-state students are affected more than in-state students due to higher tuition.
For first year out-of-state students, the cost for an academic year is estimated to be $29,151, whereas an instate student of the same standing pays $11,769.
There is an obvious difference in tuition rates, but most students don't understand the justification.
While some think that out-of-state students are paying more, the truth of the matter is that in-state students simply pay less.
Non-residential students pay the actual, full price while attending OSU, whereas Oregon residents are charged a reduced rate.
OSU receives funding from Oregon state taxes, which, in turn, are paid by Oregon residents.
Out-of-state students are simply required to make their own contributions to the Oregon education system via increased tuition.
Although college can be quite expensive, and bills intimidating and overwhelming, there are numerous programs to help students pay for higher education.
Tuition remissions, countless scholarship and financial aid opportunities exist and can serve to ease the burden of paying tuition.
"When students are having financial difficulties, it's because they don't know about programs [available to them]," said Lissa Perrone, OSU associate director.
Despite different tuition rates, college life for out-of-state students is virtually the same as in-state students.
However, as out-of-state students are farther from home, it can be more important that they become as involved at school as possible.
OSU's 300 student clubs, group of cultural centers and Greek Life can serve as such outlets.
OSU attempts to identify struggling students and find the cause of the struggle. According to various studies, there are student patterns that can lead to failure or to success. A balance must be struck between school and a social life.
"[Students] need that balance of networking, community building, and learning," Perrone said.
There are also classes that help students transition to college life far from home which teach them how to manage finances, stress and time, as well as how to make use of OSU's many resources.
"Odyssey is a one credit pass or no-pass class designed to help new students orient to the University," said Joy Jergensen, OSU administrative assistant.
"It is open to both in-state and out-of- state students, and freshmen and transfer students."
"Our goal is to get more students through the system," said Aaron Howell, OSU Business Affairs director.
"Don't be afraid to ask questions and tell people that you need help."
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