Costs at Nevada's universities and community colleges rank 14th out of 16 Western states in 1997-1998. This new plan calls for an increase of slightly less than four percent for in-state resident registration fees for university and community college students.

Since they are expected to pay the full cost of instruction, out-of-state student tuition will increase by 10 percent for university students and four percent for community college students.

"Although no one likes to raise the costs of higher education, we must keep pace with our state's incredible growth," said UCCSN Chancellor Richard Jarvis. "We are working hard to ensure a quality education for our students while managing ever increasing enrollments."

"These modest annual increases are fair deals for our students. They're predictable. They increase quality. And, they keep Nevada's universities and community colleges among the most affordable in the West," he added.

According to the new plan, the university registration fee for in-state students will rise from $69 to $71.50 per credit for the 1999-2000 academic year, and then to $74 per credit for the 2000-2001 academic year.

Community college registration fees for in-state students will rise from $39.50 per credit to $41 per credit for the 1999-2000 academic year, and then to $42.50 per credit for the 2000-2001 academic year.

For more information on tuition and fee increases for non-resident, part-time non-resident and Good Neighbor students, please contact the UCCSN External Relations office in Las Vegas at 702-889-8426.

Comprised of two doctoral-granting universities, four comprehensive community colleges and one environmental research institution, the University and Community College System of Nevada serves the educational and job training needs of the nation's fastest growing state. As Nevada's only system of higher education, the UCCSN provides educational opportunities to more than 78,000 students.