KGW
July 7th, 2015
Portland State University plans to reduce its planned tuition increase using additional state funding approved by the Oregon Legislature.
Oregon lawmakers on Monday increased funding for the state's seven public universities to $700 million for 2015-17. The money includes $30 million for student tuition relief and support services, according to a joint statement from the presidents of all seven universities.
PSU President Wim Wiewel said he will use the university's portion of the $30 million to lower the planned 4.2 percent tuition increase for Oregon undergraduates, hire more advisers and faculty, and invest in other student support services.
"I want to thank the Legislature for recognizing the need to invest in the success of our students," Wiewel said in a news release Tuesday.