Rising tuition costs at UTEP are caused by decreasing state funding to public institutions as funds are prioritized for K-12 education. From the school's perspective, higher tuition allows for better salaries and facilities while motivating students to work harder. However, increased costs put more financial strain on students and may lead to more debt. The document proposes having open discussions between students and faculty to agree on reasonable increases, and finding alternative private funding to help offset tuition hikes for students.

1. Settling the Gap Rising Tuition Costs at UTEP

2. Why do Tuition Costs Rise? Public institutions are heavily funded by subsides States distribute the funds, which are collected taxes, on a priority basis If, for example, the state gives more funds to K-12 there are less funds for colleges Therefore, if funding drops tuition rises

3. Advantages Raising UTEP tuition from the point of view of the school

4. Advantages Usually when paying higher tuition, you are paying for better teachers and their salary If students pay higher tuition they will be less likely to “coast” and more likely to strive for good grades Higher tuition allows for students to use facilities and services for no charge UTEP’s goal is Tier 1 status

5. Disadvantages Rising tuition at UTEP from the point of view of the student

6. Disadvantages Creates an added stress to the student Students will more likely be in debt Some of the added cost are for athletics, which most students are less concerned with There are a lot of other costs such a books that put more strain on a student

7. The Solution To rising UTEP tuition costs

9. Hopefully, settle on a reasonable increase for both parties

10. Research what organizations or programs can handle and sustain a budget cost

11. Rally UTEP students, teachers, organizations, and clubs to search for more private funding to help deter the cost to students