<p>It’s not like it really is going to matter. Unless he also says no to increased housing costs, increased meal plan costs (not that I have one), and increased costs in other areas then the universities will still find a way to get more money.</p>
<p>You couple the constant increases though with just-as-constant cuts to Bright Futures and other items, and it’s like a double whammy though. It’s tough to even think of planning for next year right now (when things such as Housing for next year is already open, and we’re only a couple weeks away from registration for summer and fall opening) when no one knows what things are going to cost. </p>
<p>I’ve noticed that Traditions Hall is now scheduled to cost nearly $3500 per semester next year (according to the Housing website). That’s insane. That’s nearly $400 more than what the housing office has suggested it would “be around” cost-wise. I don’t see how they could have been off by 11.4%, or whether they were just listing a number they knew was much lower than what it would cost to help stir up interest.</p>