Presented by Jessica Medearis There may be a tuition freeze, but that shouldn't put students out in the cold when it comes to college budgets! In this session, learn how to make the most of the consultation process and develop a plan for your campus on fees, student services, and more.

2. WiFi information
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Network: NCTC-GUEST
Username: MSCSA
PW: northlandguest

3. Frozen!
Budgets in the Time of Tuition Stability

4. Why this year is different:
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The system received $100 million in
new money from the state
First increase in appropriations since
2008
$78 million to FREEZE tuition for two
years
◦ 2013-2014
◦ 2014-2015

5. Frozen! So why consult?
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Fees matter
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Where money is spent matters
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Facilities matter
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Planning matters

6. How is budget set?
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Annual process
Restricted by:
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State Appropriation
Enrollment
Personnel
Cost of programming
Chancellor
Board action

7. When is tuition set?
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Follows the legislative calendar
Board approves in summer

8. What is required?
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Student input
Materials
Q and A
Discussion
Consultation letter

9. Challenges:
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Revenue sources are restricted
Funding per student still down
Bargaining agreements
◦ $17 million one-time money
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Other inflationary costs

10. What you need to know:
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Budget outlook
Enrollment projections
Cuts made/proposed
Reserves
Fee change scenarios
Online rates
Course/program differentials

11. Best Practices:
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Several meetings
Ask questions, discuss as a senate
Ask for scenarios
Follow checklist

12. Best Practices:
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Consult early and often
Know consultation policy
Have a plan
Ask why

13. Timeline
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Fall-April: Campus consultation
Late April: Consultation letters due
June: Board approval of operating
budget, including tuition and fees

14. The Letter
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MUST comment on process
MAY comment on the proposal
Use your own words
Be thoughtful, professional, and honest
Share with others
Ask for help

15. Resources:
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Toolkit
MSCSA