Budget & Planning/Tuition Advisory Committee
Budget & Planning/Tuition Advisory Committee Charge
“Each public university listed in ORS 352.002 shall have an advisory body to advise the president of the university on the president’s recommendations to the governing board regarding resident tuition and mandatory enrollment fees for the upcoming academic year.” (H.B. 4141, 2018 Short Session, Oregon, 2018)
Membership
All members of the Budget & Planning/Tuition Advisory Committee participate in the annual tuition setting process.
EOU Tuition Setting Timeline
- Tuition discussion kickoff – November
- B&P/TAC discusses campus priorities and tuition scenarios – January
- Finance and Administration Committee discusses campus priorities and tuition scenarios – January
- EOU Cabinet, B&P/TAC Committee, ASEOU updates – January/February
- Tuition scenario conversations continue with ASEOU, B&P/TAC, F&A Committee, Student forums – February/March/April
- B&P/TAC makes tuition recommendation to EOU President – March/April
- F&A Committee recommends tuition proposal to full board – April 30, 2025
- EOU Full Board reviews and approves tuition – last meeting in May 21/22, 2025
Guiding Principles
- Maintain “best value” position relative to other Oregon public universities.
- Build and maintain financial stability to allow for consistent improvement in mission fulfillment.
- Serve regional access needs by ensuring affordability to those most in need.
- Tuition Setting
Meeting Schedule
Tuition discussions will take place at the regularly scheduled Budget and Planning/TAC meetings. Additional meetings with ASEOU, student and campus community forums will take place during winter term.
The Budget and Planning/Tuition Advisory Committee meets the first Thursday of each month from 3:15pm-5pm. Additional meetings will be scheduled as needed or if there is a scheduling conflict.
Student Budget and Tuition Forum Dates for 2025-26:
February 24, 2025 – 6pm Hoke 204
April 3, 2025 – Time and Location TBD
2025-26 Tuition and Mandatory Fees Final Proposal – TBD
Resources
2024-25 Tuition and Mandatory Fees
25-27 Legislative Budget and Concepts Instructions
HECC Agency Request Budget – August 8, 2024 Full Commission Meeting