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CBS News
5 hours ago
- Business
- CBS News
Tuition increase approved for Pennsylvania state universities after 7-year freeze
For the first time in seven years, the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education's board of governors voted to raise tuition, saying the increase could be rolled back if funding is increased. The increase means in-state undergraduate students at universities like Slippery Rock, IUP, WCU or Kutztown would pay an extra $139 per semester, bringing tuition to just under $8,000 a year. The board said setting tuition now with the option to revisit gives clarity to students for the upcoming semester and flexibility to lawmakers during budget negotiations. To maintain flat tuition, the board is asking the state for a 6.5% increase in funding. "Every dollar counts for our students. If the state provides the funding we've requested, PASSHE can roll back tuition to help students with other essential expenses," PASSHE board of governors chair Dr. Cynthia Shapira said in a news release. "We hope this action gives those involved in state budget negotiations the time and flexibility they need to secure as much as possible for our students while allowing students and our universities to prepare for the fall semester." PASSHE hasn't approved an increase in tuition since 2018. The board said if tuition had kept pace with inflation, students would be paying nearly 28% more. Last year, more than 80,000 students were enrolled at state universities. The board was required to set tuition this week. While the deadline for the budget was June 30, Pennsylvania's politically divided Legislature is still negotiating.
CBC
a day ago
- General
- CBC
Charlottetown offers free tuition for police cadets who'll agree to serve at least 5 years on force
A new program offered by Charlottetown Police Services will cover the tuition costs for the Atlantic Police Academy in exchange for cadets' commitment to serve on the local force for five years after graduation. A similar program offered by Summerside is showing early signs of success. CBC's Gwyneth Egan reports.
CBC
2 days ago
- Business
- CBC
Charlottetown police offering free tuition to some cadets, but there's a 5-year catch
Four police cadets will have their tuition covered by a new sponsorship program being offered through Charlottetown Police Services, the city's interim police chief says. The sponsorship will cover the cost of tuition at the Atlantic Police Academy, amounting to about $32,900 per year, said Jennifer McCarron. "Our numbers are low and we can fit it in our budget to actually send them to the academy this year," McCarron said. The police service will pays the tuition cost upfront, and the province will reimburse the cost when the cadets graduate from the 32-week program, she said. Those cadets won't have to pay back any of the money as long as they graduate from the program and commit to serving with the Charlottetown police force for five years, McCarron said. The police service will begin screening its applications in early October, with the cadets set to begin at the academy in January 2026. An information session with more details is scheduled for August 6 at the Murchison Centre on St. Pius X Avenue off St. Peters Road. An advantage for local police The City of Summerside already has a sponsorship program in place to send cadets to the Atlantic Police Academy. McCarron said this kind of sponsorship program is the new normal for police academy admissions in Atlantic Canada. According to the Atlantic Police Academy's website, the recommended pathway to admissions is by applying through a police agency in one of the Atlantic provinces. Charlottetown police use the same standards and application process as the academy, McCarron said, noting that the main difference for the local police service is that it takes a more active role in recruiting and doing background checks. She said getting to see and meet the applicants before they start to go through the program is an advantage for the city's police force. "It used to be [that] we wouldn't meet them until they were here for on-the-job training. This way, we get to meet them, get to know them a bit through this whole process, and we kind of know what we're getting when they graduate," she said. Nationwide shortages Charlottetown's police service has faced challenges keeping its numbers up, McCarron said, noting that it's part of a larger trend. "Every police department across Canada has a shortage. Policing is not as attractive as it used to be, so now we have to attract," she said. While retirement is typically the main reason officers leave the Charlottetown police, McCarron said the local force also lost eight people to the RCMP in the past year. She said Charlottetown tries to rotate its current officers between divisions within the force to give them a chance to try different things throughout their careers. While the new sponsorship program is mainly focused on recruitment, there are also retention benefits, she said. "It also helps older officers as well, when younger officers start, because they have different points of view," McCarron said. "We have officers that have been here for 25, 30 years.… When you put them with a cadet, they learn just as much as a cadet does."
Zawya
3 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Azizi Foundation steps in to fund Afghan students at American University of Central Asia in Kyrgyzstan
Dubai, UAE: The Azizi Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Azizi Group, has committed to covering the full tuition shortfall for almost a hundred Afghan students studying at the American University of Central Asia (AUCA) in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. The initiative follows a personal visit by the Group's Founder and Chairman, Mr. Mirwais Azizi, who travelled to Bishkek to meet with the university's leadership and the affected students. After constructive discussions with AUCA's faculty and administration, the Foundation agreed to provide a grant of USD 500,000 to ensure that all 96 Afghan students can continue their studies uninterrupted until graduation. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed to formalize the partnership between Azizi Group and AUCA. Mr. Mirwais Azizi, Founder & Chairman of Azizi Group said,'I strongly believe that education is a fundamental pillar - one that not only enables individuals to lead meaningful and productive lives, but also plays a vital role in the development and prosperity of entire societies.' He added,'For this reason, I remain firmly committed to supporting our youth in their pursuit of knowledge, to the best of my ability.' Before departing Bishkek, Mr. Azizi hosted a luncheon for the students, university faculty, and representatives from the Kyrgyz government at the Sheraton Hotel. Among the guests was H.E. Ambassador Avazbek Abdulrazakov, Special Envoy of the Kyrgyz Republic for Afghanistan. 'It was a warm and uplifting event,' added the Azizi Group and Azizi Foundation founder. 'I encouraged the students to pursue their goals, to respect the laws of their host country, and above all, to remain engaged with their homeland - Afghanistan. Their optimism and resilience left a deep impression on me.' About Azizi Group Azizi is a private business conglomerate headquartered in Dubai with interests across real estate, energy, hospitality, banking, and trading. It includes several specialized entities, including Azizi Developments — the UAE's most prominent private developer, as well as other sector-focused businesses operating both regionally and internationally. For further information, please contact: Tizian H. G. Raab Head of PR & Communications and Advisor to the Group CEO Azizi Developments Email: tizian@
Al Bawaba
3 days ago
- Business
- Al Bawaba
Azizi Foundation steps in to fund Afghan students at American University of Central Asia in Kyrgyzstan
The Azizi Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Azizi Group, has committed to covering the full tuition shortfall for almost a hundred Afghan students studying at the American University of Central Asia (AUCA) in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. The initiative follows a personal visit by the Group's Founder and Chairman, Mr. Mirwais Azizi, who travelled to Bishkek to meet with the university's leadership and the affected students. After constructive discussions with AUCA's faculty and administration, the Foundation agreed to provide a grant of USD 500,000 to ensure that all 96 Afghan students can continue their studies uninterrupted until graduation. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed to formalize the partnership between Azizi Group and Mirwais Azizi, Founder & Chairman of Azizi Group said,'I strongly believe that education is a fundamental pillar - one that not only enables individuals to lead meaningful and productive lives, but also plays a vital role in the development and prosperity of entire societies.' He added,'For this reason, I remain firmly committed to supporting our youth in their pursuit of knowledge, to the best of my ability.'Before departing Bishkek, Mr. Azizi hosted a luncheon for the students, university faculty, and representatives from the Kyrgyz government at the Sheraton Hotel. Among the guests was H.E. Ambassador Avazbek Abdulrazakov, Special Envoy of the Kyrgyz Republic for Afghanistan. 'It was a warm and uplifting event,' added the Azizi Group and Azizi Foundation founder. 'I encouraged the students to pursue their goals, to respect the laws of their host country, and above all, to remain engaged with their homeland - Afghanistan. Their optimism and resilience left a deep impression on me.'
