"We wanted to do our part to show students that we are not only
aware of their debt concerns, but we are sensitive to it and taking
appropriate action," Tedrick said. LCU's decision to keep academic
costs at a minimum follows a national trend. According to a recent
CNN/Money report based on data from the College Board, tuition
increases at public universities have slowed to the "smallest
increase since 1975."
Although tuition rates at private institutions like LCU saw a
smaller drop in increases, tuition at LCU remained nearly $1,000
below the national average of an in-state public education and more
than $20,000 below the national average for an academic year at a
private school, as reported by CNN.
In addition to freezing tuition costs, room and board fees at LCU
will also remain the same for new and returning students next fall.
"The dorm experience is something students remember and make
lifelong friends because of," Tedrick said. "Unfortunately, the
rising costs of education have prevented some students from having
this experience. By maintaining tuition and room and board rates, we
hope more students will be able to afford this opportunity."
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LCU will continue to assist its students in actual financial aid
dollars. For the 2013-2014 academic year, the average residential
undergraduate student at LCU received approximately $4,300 in
institutional aid, cutting their tuition bill by 30 percent.
Students who take early advantage of the scholarships, grants and
other incentives available at LCU, along with many state and
national resources, will see an even greater financial benefit next
fall.
"The faculty and staff at LCU take the responsibility of
educating our students seriously," Tedrick added. "Therefore, we
make sure that we are carefully managing our resources in the best
possible manner to benefit our students. We want an education at LCU
to be both achievable and affordable."
[Text from file received from
Lincoln Christian University]
Established in Lincoln in 1944, LCU's
mission is to equip Christians to serve and lead in the church, the
workplace and the world. Today, LCU offers a variety of degree
programs through its three schools -- the School of Undergraduate
Studies, the Hargrove School of Adult & Graduate Studies, and
Lincoln Christian Seminary. Classes are offered on campus, online
and at extension sites in Illinois, Indiana and Nevada. To learn
more, visit
www.lincolnchristian.edu.
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