The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is freezing tuition at current rates for the 2015-16 academic year.
The Board of Regents previously approved a $3 per credit hour increase for next year. The board’s decision will keep rates at $147 per credit hour for in-state students, $294 per credit hour for out-of-state students from contiguous counties, and $515 per credit hour for all other out-of-state students.
President Jay Box says the tuition relief comes despite KCTCS receiving less state funding.
"We've had ongoing increases especially since 2008 when the General Assembly decided to start reducing our state appropriations," Box told WKU Public Radio. "Since 2008, we've lost $38 million or 17% of state appropriations coming our way."
KCTCS has seen enrollment an enrollment decrease since 2011, which Dr. Box attributes to more people going back to work following the recession.
Dr. Box says the 16 KCTCS campuses in Kentucky remain committed to being the most affordable option for higher education in the state.
