BY SPECTRUM NEWS STAFF | KENTUCKY
HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. — Students attending Northern Kentucky University in the fall will not see a tuition increase.
The University annouced a tuition freeze for the Fall 2020 and Spring 2021 semesters.
Undergraduate, in-state tuition at NKU is $413 per credit hour or $9,912 a year for full-time students.
“There is so much uncertainty right now due to COVID-19, and freezing the tuition rate is one way we can provide stability for our students,” said President Ashish Vaidya. “In recognizing the impact on our students, we believe freezing the tuition shows our commitment to both our students and the region.”
Vaidya added in addition to the tuition freeze, the school is also keeping parking fees the same.
“We may not have all the answers at this time, but we are being transparent on what we do know. Putting the students first, keeping them safe and assisting them through this difficult financial environment during the COVID-19 crisis is our number one priority.”
NKU switched to virtual classes on March 26 and will remain so through the end of the upcoming summer session.
The university is processing over $3 million in refunds/credits for parking, housing and dining fees for the Spring 2020 semester. The university has also established a Student Emergency Fund, which has assisted 199 students since the COVID-19 outbreak. NKU is beginning to review the scenarios for the Fall 2020 semester.
