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May 16, 2019Topeka, KS |  By: AP

Kansas universities asking for tuition increases

Despite an increase in state funding for higher education,
four of Kansas' six major universities are asking for tuition increases for
next year.

During a meeting Wednesday, some members of the Kansas Board of Regents
expressed frustration with the university administrators for seeking increases.

The board will vote on the proposals in June and it
is unclear if there are enough votes to approve them.

University officials said the proposed increases would be the smallest in
decades.

The University of Kansas and Wichita State are asking for a 1 percent increase
for Kansas residents. Emporia State requested a 2.5 percent increase and Kansas
State is seeking a 3.1 percent hike. Pittsburg State and Fort Hays State did not
ask for higher tuition.