New ETSU tuition structure lowers cost for active-duty military
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Among the many decisions made on Friday by the East Tennessee State University Board of Trustees was a new tuition structure that significantly drops the rate for active-duty members of the military.
According to ETSU, active-duty military students' tuition rate will drop by nearly half starting in the fall.
'The board approved a new tuition structure that lowers the per-credit-hour rate for active-duty military students utilizing Department of Defense Tuition Assistance to no more than $250,' a news release from ETSU states. 'It's a move aimed at expanding access and honoring the service of those in uniform.'
Bumps for ETSU salaries OK'd at trustee meeting
In April, ETSU was awarded gold status recognition from Military Friendly School rankings for its commitment to service members and veterans.
'This is a significant step forward in our commitment to military-connected students,' ETSU President Dr. Brian Noland stated in the release. 'These men and women are serving our country while advancing their education. We owe them an affordable and accessible path worthy of their sacrifice.'
On Friday, the board of trustees also approved a nearly 5% tuition and fees increase for ETSU undergraduates and a salary bump for staff.
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