SUN-05-09-00011-P State University of New York Tuition and Fees Schedule

2/4/09 N.Y. St. Reg. SUN-05-09-00011-P

NEW YORK STATE REGISTER

VOLUME XXXI, ISSUE 5

February 04, 2009

RULE MAKING ACTIVITIES

STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK

PROPOSED RULE MAKING

NO HEARING(S) SCHEDULED

 

I.D No. SUN-05-09-00011-P

State University of New York Tuition and Fees Schedule

PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE State Administrative Procedure Act, NOTICE is hereby given of the following proposed rule:

Proposed Action:

Amendment of section 302.1 of Title 8 NYCRR.

Statutory authority:

Education Law, section 355(2)(b) and (h)

Subject:

State University of New York Tuition and Fees Schedule.

Purpose:

To amend the State University of New York Tuition and Fee Schedule to increase tuition for students in all programs.

Text of proposed rule:

Amendments to Section 302.1(b) - (i) of Title 8 NYCRR.

(b) (1) Students enrolled in degree-granting undergraduate programs leading to an associate degree and nondegree granting programs of at least one regular academic term in duration which have been approved as eligible for tuition assistance program awards.

Tuition

(i) Students, New York State residents: [$2,175] $2,485 per semester or [$1,450] $1,657 per quarter.

(ii) Students, out-of-state residents: [$5,305] $6,435 per semester or [$3,537] $4,290 per quarter.

(iii) Special students, New York State residents: [$181] $207 per semester credit hour or [$121] $138 per quarter credit hour.

(iv) Special students, out-of-state residents: [$442] $536 per semester credit hour or [$295] $358 per quarter credit hour.

(v) The president of a college of technology or a college of agriculture and technology may establish differing rates of tuition for the college for students enrolled in degree- granting programs leading to an associate degree and non-degree granting programs, with the approval of the chancellor or designee, based on considerations which may include but are not limited to time, location, cost, services provided, enrollment management and access, so long as such tuition rates do not exceed the tuition rates specified in this subdivision.

(2) Students enrolled in degree-granting undergraduate programs leading to a baccalaureate degree and non-degree granting programs of at least one regular academic term in duration which have been approved as eligible for tuition assistance program awards.

Tuition

(i) Students, New York State residents: [$2,175] $2,485 per semester or [$1,450] $1,657 per quarter.

(ii) Students, out-of-state residents: [$5,305] $6,435 per semester or [$3,537] $4,290 per quarter.

(iii) Special students, New York State residents: [$181] $207 per semester credit hour or [$121] $138 per quarter credit hour.

(iv) Special students, out-of-state residents: [$442] $536 per semester credit hour or [$295] $358 per quarter credit hour except that for non-matriculated students (as defined in section 145-2.4 of this Title), the president of a State-operated institution may establish a differing tuition rate(s), with the approval of the chancellor or designee, in accordance with guidelines to be issued by the chancellor, provided that such tuition rate(s) does not exceed the rate specified in this paragraph and is not lower than 15 percent above the rate in subparagraph (iii) of this paragraph. Tuition and fees charged to such non-matriculated students shall be set to cover total direct instructional costs for such students.

(c)(1) Students enrolled in graduate programs leading to a master's, doctor's or equivalent degree with the exception of those degrees set forth in paragraph (2) of this subdivision.

Tuition

(i) Students, New York State residents: [$3,450] $3,940 per semester or [$2,300] $2,627 per quarter.

(ii) Students, out-of-state residents: [$5,460] $6,625 per semester or [$3,640] $4,417 per quarter.

(iii) Special students, New York State residents: [$288] $328 per semester credit hour or [$192] $219 per quarter credit hour.

(iv) Special students, out-of-state residents: [$455] $552 per semester credit hour or [$303] $368 per quarter credit hour.

(2) Students enrolled in graduate programs leading to a master of business administration degree (M.B.A.).

Tuition

(i) Students, New York State residents: [$3,550] $4,055 per semester or [$2,367] $2,703 per quarter.

(ii) Students, out-of-state residents: [$5,670] $6,880 per semester or [$3,780] $4,587 per quarter.

(iii) Special students, New York State residents: [$296] $338 per semester credit hour or [$197] $225 per quarter credit hour.

(iv) Special students, out-of-state residents: [$473] $573 per semester credit hour or [$315] $382 per quarter credit hour.

Credit Hour Equivalent

The Chancellor shall determine the equivalent of a credit hour.

(d) Students enrolled in the professional program of pharmacy.

Tuition

(1) Students, New York State residents: [$6,850] $7,825 per semester or [$4,567] $5,217 per quarter.

(2) Students, out-of-state residents: [$11,850] $14,375 per semester or [$7,900] $9,583 per quarter.

(3) Special students, New York State residents: [$571] $652 per semester credit hour or [$381] $435 per quarter credit hour or equivalent.

(4) Special students, out-of-state residents: [$988] $1,198 per semester credit hour or [$658] $799 per quarter credit hour or equivalent.

Credit Hour Equivalent

The Chancellor shall determine the equivalent of a credit hour.

(e) Students enrolled in the professional program of law (J.D. and LL.M).

Tuition

(1) Students, New York State residents: [$6,600] $7,535 per semester or [$4,400] $5,023 per quarter.

(2) Students, out-of-state residents: [$10,000] $12,130 per semester or [$6,667] $8,087 per quarter.

(3) Special students, New York State residents: [$550] $628 per semester credit hour or [$367] $419 per quarter credit hour or equivalent.

(4) Special students, out-of-state residents: [$833] $1,011 per semester credit hour or [$556] $674 per quarter credit hour or equivalent.

Credit Hour Equivalent

The Chancellor shall determine the equivalent of a credit hour.

(f) Students enrolled in medicine programs.

Tuition

(1) Students, New York State residents: [$9,400] $10,735 per semester or [$6,267] $7,157 per quarter.

(2) Students, out-of-state residents: [$16,750] $20,320 per semester or [$11,167] $13,547 per quarter.

(3) Special students, New York State residents: [$783] $895 per semester credit hour or [$522] $596 per quarter credit hour or equivalent.

(4) Special students, out-of-state residents: [$1,396] $1,693 per semester credit hour or [$931] $1,129 per quarter credit hour or equivalent.

Credit Hour Equivalent

The Chancellor shall determine the equivalent of a credit hour.

(g) Students enrolled in dentistry programs.

Tuition

(1) Students, New York State residents: [$8,100] $9,250 per semester or [$5,400] $6,167 per quarter.

(2) Students, out-of-state residents: [$16,250] $19,710 per semester or [$10,833] $13,140 per quarter.

(3) Special students, New York State residents: [$675] $771 per semester credit hour or [$450] $514 per quarter credit hour or equivalent.

(4) Special students, out-of-state residents: [$1,354] $1,643 per semester credit hour or [$903] $1,095 per quarter credit hour or equivalent.

Credit Hour Equivalent

The Chancellor shall determine the equivalent of a credit hour.

(h) Students enrolled in the professional program of physical therapy and students enrolled in the doctor of nursing practice degree program.

Tuition

(1) Students, New York State residents: [$5,710] $6,520 per semester or [$3,807] $4,347 per quarter.

(2) Students, out-of-state residents: [$9,145] $11,095 per semester or [$6,097] $7,397 per quarter.

(3) Special students, New York State residents: [$476] $543 per semester credit hour or [$317] $362 per quarter credit hour or equivalent.

(4) Special students, out-of-state residents: [$762] $925 per semester credit hour or [$508] $616 per quarter credit hour or equivalent.

Credit Hour Equivalent

The Chancellor shall determine the equivalent of a credit hour.

(i) Students enrolled in optometry programs.

Tuition

(1) Students, New York State residents: [$6,810] $7,775 per semester or [$4,540] $5,183 per quarter.

(2) Students, out-of-state residents: [$13,075] $15,860 per semester or [$8,717] $10,573 per quarter.

(3) Special students, New York State residents: [$568] $648 per semester credit hour or [$378] $432 per quarter credit hour or equivalent.

(4) Special students, out-of-state residents: [$1,090] $1,322 per semester credit hour or [$726] $881 per quarter credit hour or equivalent.

The Chancellor shall determine the equivalent of a credit hour.

Text of proposed rule and any required statements and analyses may be obtained from:

Marti Anne Ellermann, Senior Counsel, State University of New York, State University Plaza, 353 Broadway, S-333, Albany, New York 12246, [phone], email: [e-mail]

Data, views or arguments may be submitted to:

Same as above.

Public comment will be received until:

45 days after publication of this notice.

Regulatory Impact Statement

1. Statutory Authority: Education Law, Sections 355(2)(b) and 355(2)(h). Section 355(2)(b) authorizes the State University Trustees to make and amend rules and regulations for the governance of the State University and institutions therein. Section 355(2)(h) authorizes the State University Trustees to regulate the admission of students, tuition charges and other fees and charges, curricula and all other matters pertaining to the operation and administration of each State-operated institution of the University.

2. Legislative Objectives: The present measure will provide essential financial support for the operations of the State University of New York, in furtherance of its statutorily defined mission as set forth in Article 8 of the Education Law.

3. Needs and Benefits: The present measure establishes a series of tuition increases in the degree programs of the State University of New York as necessitated by the 2008-2009 SUNY Budget and thereafter. The amendment also is the first stage in implementing the State University Trustees' Rational Tuition Policy which will result in modest annual increases to tuition based on the Higher Education Price Index (HEPI).

The tuition changes authorized by this measure affect associate, baccalaureate and graduate programs, including the Master of Business Administration, and the professional schools within the State University of New York including the School of Law and Pharmacy at the State University of New York at Buffalo, the four medical schools of the State University, the Schools of Dental Medicine, the Professional Programs in Physical Therapy and Nursing Practice at State University of New York at Buffalo and Stony Brook and the College of Optometry.

This measure is needed in order to provide essential financial support for the State-operated campuses of the State University of New York. The present amendment will increase tuition for New York State residents enrolled in associate's degree programs to $4,970 per year ($12,870 for nonresidents); for baccalaureate degree students also to $4,970 per year ($12,870 for nonresidents); and for master's and doctoral degree students to $7,880 ($13,250 for nonresidents). For students enrolled in Master of Business Administration degree programs, a new tuition rate of $8,110 ($13,760 for nonresidents) is established.

Tuition increases at the professional schools within the State University of New York are also affected by this amendment. Tuition for New York State residents at the School of Law will increase to $15,070 per year ($24,260 nonresidents), and at the Pharmacy School to $15,650 per year ($28,750 nonresidents).

The measure also increases tuition by $2,670 per year to $21, 470 for New York State residents and by $7,140 to $40,640 for nonresidents enrolled in the four medical schools of the State University of New York.

The amendment also increases tuition for students in the professional dental program (D.D.S.) at the Universities at Buffalo and Stony Brook. Under this measure, tuition will increase $2,300 per year to $18,500 for New York State residents and $6,920 per year to $39,420 for nonresidents. Tuition for students enrolled in the Professional Program of Optometry at the College of Optometry is increased by $1,930 to $15,550 for residents and by $5,570 to $31,720 for nonresidents.

Finally, the amendment increases tuition for students pursuing the terminal Professional Degree in Physical Therapy and the Doctorate in Nursing Practice. The new annual rate is $13,040 for New York State residents and $22,190 for nonresidents.

4. Costs: Students enrolled in these programs of the State University of New York will be required to pay additional tuition ranging from $620 per year for baccalaureate degrees to $7,140 for nonresident students at the Schools of Medicine. In view of the lack of an across-the-board tuition increase since 2003, these increases are two times HEPI for residents of New York and three times HEPI for non-residents, consistent with the Rational Tuition Policy. In-state undergraduate tuition would remain under the Tuition Assistance Program ("TAP") ceiling.

5. Local Government Mandates: There are no local government mandates. The amendment does not affect students enrolled in the community colleges operating under the program of the State University of New York.

6. Paperwork: No parties will experience any new reporting responsibilities. State University of New York publications and documents containing notices regarding costs of attendance will need to be revised to reflect these changes.

7. Duplication: None.

8. Alternatives: Delays in tuition increases as well as higher increases were considered, however, there is no acceptable alternative to the proposed increases. The revenue from these tuition increases is necessary in order for the University to maintain quality of instruction and essential services to students. Higher increases would have created additional financial hardships, particularly in light of the TAP ceiling. Students spoke at length at the November 18 Public Hearing before the Board of Trustees about the proposed increases and have had other opportunities for consultation about the decision.

9. Federal Standards: None.

10. Compliance Schedule: Compliance with the amendment is ongoing as the increases went into effect on November 24, 2008. Bills reflecting the increases have been sent out to registered students by the campuses and payment on these bills is due in accordance with State University policy.

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

No regulatory flexibility analysis is submitted with this notice because the proposed rule does not impose any requirements on small businesses and local governments. This proposed rule making will not impose any adverse economic impact on small businesses and local governments or impose any reporting, recordkeeping or other compliance requirements on small businesses and local governments.

Rural Area Flexibility Analysis

No rural area flexibility analysis is submitted with this notice because the proposed rule does not impose any requirements on rural areas. The rule will not impose any adverse economic impact on rural areas or impose any reporting, recordkeeping, professional services or other compliance requirements on rural areas.

Job Impact Statement

No job impact statement is submitted with this notice because the proposed rule does not impose any adverse economic impact on existing jobs, employment opportunities, or self-employment. This regulation governs tuition charges for State University of New York and will not have any adverse impact on the number of jobs or employment.