NC S225

Repeals G.S. 116-143.7, which imposed a tuition surcharge on University of North Carolina students taking more than 140 credit hours for four-year degrees or more than 110% of credit hours for five-year degrees.

Eliminates the reference to the surcharge in the fixed tuition payment program, so tuition reverts to current rates rather than current rates plus a surcharge after the tuition period ends.

Maintains the fixed tuition guarantee for freshman and transfer undergraduate North Carolina residents for 8 consecutive semesters (four-year programs) or 10 consecutive semesters (five-year programs).

Allows the tuition period to be tolled for students experiencing military service obligations, serious medical debilitation, short-term or long-term disability, or other extraordinary hardship.

Effective July 1, 2019, applying to the 2019-2020 academic year and beyond.