Lakehead University officials are taking the Province’s 10 per cent tuition fee cut in stride.
In a release from the University, they say “while this will present challenges for northern universities, we support decisions that increase access to post-secondary education for students.”
The Ford Government’s 10 percent tuition fee cut for college and university students will take about $360 million away from universities and $80 million from colleges and that
Lakehead officials say they welcome the government’s commitment to maintaining current grant funding levels and the creation of a fund to support northern universities impacted by the tuition reduction.
The release states that the University remains committed to working with the Province to find solutions that recognize northern universities in ensuring access to post-secondary education.
