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Extending In-State Tuition to “Dreamers” Creates Opportunity for Georgia

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Extending In-State Tuition to “Dreamers” Creates Opportunity for Georgia

April 23, 2019 / May 26, 2020 by Jennifer Lee

Marisol Estrada decided to attend Armstrong State, now part of Georgia Southern University, because it was in her hometown of Savannah and she could save on living expenses. She learned that tuition didn’t increase after 15 credit hours, so she enrolled in at least 18 credit hours each semester. She worked multiple jobs on campus, […]

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No hike in tuition is welcome news for area students

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No hike in tuition is welcome news for area students

February 21, 2016 / January 17, 2020 by GBPI Admin

Georgia’s college students will pay the same tuition next year ­— for the first time in at least 14 years. Read more.

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