How to predict and cope with steep OOS tuition hikes?

Paying for College
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<p>OOS tuition hikes are one way state U’s try to close budget gaps. This tactic feels like a bait-and-switch, though. Some parents with OOS kids in state colleges, though dismayed by unexpectedly steep tuition hikees, are just borrowing more because their student doesn’t want to transfer to a cheaper but poorer fit option. </p>

<p>Will any institution lock in tuition for 4 years (or at least lock in tuition increases to a predictable amount)?</p>

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<p>Northern Arizona does lock tuition for 4 years (or at least last year when researching they did).</p>