Dear Campus Community,
I am pleased to share the good news for our students and their families that we will not increase
tuition, fees or housing costs for 2024-25. This includes all resident (in-state)
as well as nonresident (out-of-state) high school, undergraduate and graduate students.
This decision is in keeping with the UNC System’s guidance and commitment to higher
education affordability and accessibility for residents of North Carolina. President
Peter Hans' proposal, approved by the UNC Board of Governors, keeps resident undergraduate
tuition flat for the eighth consecutive year. I am also cognizant of last year’s increases and want to do what I can to help ease the financial burden on our families when
possible. UNCSA, and the UNC System as a whole, consistently offers an incredibly
valuable and affordable option for students, and it is my goal to uphold that important
distinguishing factor about our university.
I also hope this news offers a sense of relief as the Free Application For Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA) is delayed until December 2023. You are still encouraged to submit your FAFSA by the UNCSA FAFSA
priority filing date, Feb. 1, 2024, to be considered for maximum possible aid.
While I am happy to announce this decision, I also reiterate our strong commitment
to Institutional Sustainability, which is one of the five pillars of our strategic
plan, UNCSA Forward. We will continue to strive to find the right balance between being responsible in
addressing our institution’s fiscal needs and sustainability while minimizing the
economic impact on current and future students and their families.
Sincerely,
Brian Cole
Chancellor
Nov. 1, 2023