Senate leader says UNC tuition should be based on income
Thursday, December 29th, 2005
By Chris Fitzsimon
The Associated Press
RALEIGH, N.C. — Public universities in North Carolina should charge tuition on a sliding scale based on ability to pay, Senate leader Marc Basnight said.
"Like your income tax schedule that you pay based on your ability, this is the amount you pay based on your ability," Basnight said in an interview aired Wednesday on State Government Radio.
The state should continue to charge low, competitive rates, Basnight, D-Dare, said in the interview.
Those who pay less could be required to reimburse the state after completing their studies, he said.
Leaders of the University of North Carolina are in the midst of a debate about tuition policies. (more…)
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