After nearly a semester in the West Virginia University School of Nursing's 2nd Degree BSN Fast Track program, students were notified of severe tuition increases that would effect the remainder of their program. Students were given cost estimates prior to entry into the program. The students believed the estimates to be trustworthy. The estimated cost was a major factor in student's decision to enter the program rather than a similar program at another university. The tuition increases intitially would have added approximately $16,000 in tuition to non-resident students and $6,000 to resident students. Adjustments were made of Summer 2013 term, although the cost is still significantly more than expected. At this time WVU administration intends to make no adjustments to Summer 2014 costs. This will result in an increase of $9,000 ($1,000 from Summer 2013, and $8,000 for Summer 2014) program cost for non-residents and $4,000 ($1,000 from Summer 2013 and $3,000 for Summer 2014) increased program cost for resident students.
The purpose of this petition is for the students and their families to express their dissapproval of the increased tuition and to request that West Virginia University and the School of Nursing honer the tuition estimates made prior to the start of the program.
Integrity is a core nursing value. We respectfully ask West Virginia University and the School of Nursing to lead by example on this issue by honoring the information that the HSC Office of Financial Aid provided to students during the entry process.
I have finalized the formal letter addressed to the administration detailing how the original tuition estimates influenced our enrollment decisions. We are currently scouting for legal counsel to review the university's contractual obligations regarding these sudden fee adjustments. Expect a report once we receive a response from the School of Nursing leadership.
May 31, 2013
The administration has acknowledged the volume of this petition and requested a formal meeting to discuss our position. I am currently drafting a letter that outlines our specific grievances to ensure our meeting remains focused on the original cost estimates.
6 Comments
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Mike Perez
13 years ago
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Ridiculous. A contract is a contract. WVU needs to step up and keep their word to these students.
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David Fletcher
13 years ago
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Nursing school is hard enough without getting hit with random new fees. Stop price gouging these people.
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Jessica Frost
13 years ago
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I am so sick of the constant tuition hikes. The students were given numbers, stick to them!
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Ashley Watson
13 years ago
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I ALREADY TOOK OUT LOANS BASED ON THE ORIGINAL ESTIMATE. This is stressing everyone out so much. Just honor the original price.
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Sarah Owens
13 years ago
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This is completely unfair. We made financial plans based on the numbers promised when we got accepted. You cant just change the price halfway through.
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Brian Crawford
13 years ago
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Where is the integrity here? The university needs to be held accountable for the info they put out.
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After nearly a semester in the West Virginia University School of Nursing's 2nd Degree BSN Fast Track program, students were notified of severe tuition increases that would effect the remainder of their program. Students were given cost estimates prior to entry into the program. The students believed the estimates to be trustworthy. The estimated cost was a major factor in student's decision to enter the program rather than a similar program at another university. The tuition increases intitially would have added approximately $16,000 in tuition to non-resident students and $6,000 to resident students. Adjustments were made of Summer 2013 term, although the cost is still significantly more than expected. At this time WVU administration intends to make no adjustments to Summer 2014 costs. This will result in an increase of $9,000 ($1,000 from Summer 2013, and $8,000 for Summer 2014) program cost for non-residents and $4,000 ($1,000 from Summer 2013 and $3,000 for Summer 2014) increased program cost for resident students.
The purpose of this petition is for the students and their families to express their dissapproval of the increased tuition and to request that West Virginia University and the School of Nursing honer the tuition estimates made prior to the start of the program.
Integrity is a core nursing value. We respectfully ask West Virginia University and the School of Nursing to lead by example on this issue by honoring the information that the HSC Office of Financial Aid provided to students during the entry process.
I have finalized the formal letter addressed to the administration detailing how the original tuition estimates influenced our enrollment decisions. We are currently scouting for legal counsel to review the university's contractual obligations regarding these sudden fee adjustments. Expect a report once we receive a response from the School of Nursing leadership.
May 31, 2013
The administration has acknowledged the volume of this petition and requested a formal meeting to discuss our position. I am currently drafting a letter that outlines our specific grievances to ensure our meeting remains focused on the original cost estimates.
6 Comments
M
Mike Perez
13 years ago
Featured
Ridiculous. A contract is a contract. WVU needs to step up and keep their word to these students.
D
David Fletcher
13 years ago
Featured
Nursing school is hard enough without getting hit with random new fees. Stop price gouging these people.
J
Jessica Frost
13 years ago
Featured
I am so sick of the constant tuition hikes. The students were given numbers, stick to them!
A
Ashley Watson
13 years ago
Featured
I ALREADY TOOK OUT LOANS BASED ON THE ORIGINAL ESTIMATE. This is stressing everyone out so much. Just honor the original price.
S
Sarah Owens
13 years ago
Featured
This is completely unfair. We made financial plans based on the numbers promised when we got accepted. You cant just change the price halfway through.
B
Brian Crawford
13 years ago
Featured
Where is the integrity here? The university needs to be held accountable for the info they put out.
Ridiculous. A contract is a contract. WVU needs to step up and keep their word to these students.