Students studying at Ohio State University would have to shell lesser tuitions if the school’s board of trustees gives a nod to a proposal seeking elimination of different course fees.
The school has proposed the elimination of 278-course fees, which includes the cost of specialized materials and laboratory sessions.
It also includes waiving cost to complete degrees when students take extra credit hours, provides 80 percent discount on digital textbooks and the extension of in-state tuition rate to military families.
“The new policy will clarify that active members of the military, veterans and their immediate family members (spouses and children) are to be granted in-state status,” reads the Ohio State release. “Fees that remain cover third-party costs, such as first-aid training, or are in disciplines that rely heavily on laboratories as part of their educational requirements.”
The school believes that such cuts will save students about $1.9 million a year, benefitting thousands of those who are planning to enroll in different courses.
“We are working hard to create savings for students, make costs more predictable and create increased opportunities for families across our state and nation,” President Michael V. Drake said.
The proposal will be presented to the board later this week and if approved, it would become effective in spring of 2019.