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IL HB3360

Bill

Status

Failed

12/3/2014

Primary Sponsor

Michael Tryon

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Origin

House of Representatives

98th General Assembly

AI Summary

HB3360 - University Student Fee Act

  • Establishes mandatory student fees at Illinois public universities for all enrolled students in college credit programs, with exemptions for those exempt or whose fees are waived.

  • Sets resident undergraduate tuition at $103.32 per credit hour beginning July 1, 2014, with annual increases starting fiscal year 2016 equal to the Consumer Price Index inflation rate (or no increase if negative).

  • Caps activity, service, and athletic fees at 40% of tuition with maximum 5% annual increases, except athletic fees for NCAA division changes may exceed caps up to $2 per credit hour.

  • Authorizes universities to establish a tuition differential for undergraduate courses with Board approval, requiring 70% of revenue for undergraduate education improvements and 30% for need-based financial aid to students.

  • Allows universities to assess additional specified fees including application fees ($30 max), orientation ($35 max), technology fees (5% of tuition), and distance learning course fees limited to actual additional costs.

Legislative Description

UNIVERSITY STUDENT FEE ACT

Last Action

Session Sine Die

12/3/2014

Committee Referrals

Rules3/28/2014
Higher Education2/27/2014
Rules3/22/2013
Higher Education3/11/2013
Rules2/26/2013

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