Tuition hike proposed for some University of Montana students - KEILA SZPALLER, Missoulian

Tuition and fees for students at the University of Montana would jump 13 percent for resident freshmen and sophomores, but those costs at UM also would be equal to Montana State University, unlike the current setup. And, the total annual cost of tuition and fees in Montana still would be $1,500 less than the regional average, according to the Montana Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education. The proposal for tuition equalization between the flagship campuses came Thursday from the Commissioner's Office to the Montana Board of Regents. The regents will consider final — and possibly modified — tuition recommendations later this month. http://missoulian.com/news/local/tuition-hike-proposed-for-some-university-of-montana-students/article_3414f177-8691-5eb0-b4e5-7d90652b6712.html