Gov. Greg Abbott Freezes Tuition Hikes at Public Colleges and Universities Through 2027
Abbott said the freeze will keep undergraduate costs flat as Texas cites $680 million in community college reforms and $328 million in aid.
- Governor Greg Abbott reaffirmed on Wednesday a freeze on undergraduate tuition and fees at all public Texas colleges and universities for the 2026-27 academic year, marking the third consecutive year since 2023 he has ordered the freeze.
- The freeze originated when Texas lawmakers froze tuition for the 2023-24 and 2024-25 school years; as that freeze was set to expire, Abbott issued his November 2024 directive amid nationwide concerns over rising college costs and student affordability.
- Abbott stated 'Higher education must be attainable for Texas students and families' and pointed to more than $680 million invested in 2023 for community college reform and $328 million in increased financial aid during the 2025-27 budget cycle.
- While the tuition freeze remains in effect, University of Texas System regents approved non-academic mandatory fee increases last week; at UT Rio Grande Valley, the university services fee would rise from $38.10 to $70 per semester credit hour beginning in 2027.
- Abbott plans to work with the Texas Legislature during its next session to extend the freeze beyond 2026-27, as state officials emphasized that combined investments exceeding $1 billion since 2023 support long-term affordability for Texas students.
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Gov. Abbott to Texas Colleges: Don't Hike Tuition
As some university systems consider new charges for students, public colleges and universities were warned Wednesday by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott not to increase undergraduate tuition or fees for the upcoming academic year.
Abbott Reaffirms Statewide Tuition Freeze for All Public Colleges
Reaffirming a statewide tuition freeze first announced in 2024, Abbott told higher education leaders they may not raise undergraduate tuition or fees. The post Abbott Reaffirms Statewide Tuition Freeze for All Public Colleges appeared first on Texas Scorecard.
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