By Blake Haas
NORMAL – Board of Trustee members at Illinois State University approved a proposal to increase student fees, housing, and meal plans.
In a meeting Friday morning at the Alumni Center near ISU’s campus, board members approved a 3.6% increase in student fee rates.
Next year, students will pay $117 per credit hour to attend undergraduate and graduate courses.
During the board meeting, board members approved a 3.5% increase in student housing.
Additionally, the board approved a 3.5% increase in room and board across all student housing, including Cardinal Court Apartments.
The fee increases represent higher costs for the University.
Blake Haas can be reached at Blake.Haas@Cumulus.com.