Texas tuition deregulation

[J.opt]

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When I was in Houston I was told that due to deregulation, tuition at UHCO went up 17% last year. I understand that this was on the first year of deregulation, and that it will level off, but is this something that we should be concerned about?

 

[cpw]

even if it goes up more (which it might we're always the last to know).... it'll STILL be cheaper than private school.

 

[J.opt]

even if it goes up more (which it might we're always the last to know).... it'll STILL be cheaper than private school.

Cheaper for in-state people, but for out of state it’s like 23-24K

 

[polkadot]

is it true that out-of-state students in Texas can't get residency after the first year, as at other state schools? I thought I read somewhere that you have to work full-time one year w/o school to qualify.

 

[cpw]

you cannot get residence in the state of texas without living in texas for a year and working. working while a student does not count. just like pdot said.

there are out of state tuition wavers for students to apply for so out of staters can pay in state tuition.

 

[J.opt]

is it true that out-of-state students in Texas can't get residency after the first year, as at other state schools? I thought I read somewhere that you have to work full-time one year w/o school to qualify.

I think that you can become a resident after your first year if your spouse works full time in Texas, or something like that.

 

[cpw]

only if you're married like you said. (which will only work for about half the class)

 

[stompy]

only if you're married like you said. (which will only work for about half the class)

Half of the class there is married?

 

[cpw]

Half of the class there is married?

not the first year.. by the time you get to the end of your fourth year (like me) .. yes about half the class is married or engaged.