Additionally, one unique recruiting event SUBR holds, where they assist with tuition, is the annual College Night on the Bluff. During the event high school juniors and seniors who meet certain academic requirements can possibly receive scholarship offers on the spot.
Higher education funding
State General Fund adjustments to higher education since July 1, 2008 Fiscal Year
Date
Adjustment
2008-2009
Mid-Year
-$55.2 million
2009-2010
July 1
$309.4 million
July 1*
+$189.7 million
Mid-year
-$76.2 million
July 1
-$124.7 million
July 1*
+$99.9 million
Mid-year
-$34.7 million
2011-2012
Mid-Year
-$50.0 million
2012-2013
July 1
-$65.9 million
2010-2011
Total
Also, students who meet admissions criteria have their names placed in a raffle in which many win some scholarship funds and book vouchers. Parents and students interested in tuition assistance opportunities can contact the SUBR Financial Aid Department at (225) 771-2790.
Southern University New Orleans
-$426.5 million
SUNO is offering scholarships and working with partners to offer competitive internship opportunities to students in New Orleans, as well as outside of the city to assist in defraying the tuition hikes.
*Additional funds provided by federal stimulus program Source: Louisiana Board of Regents
Funding for Southern University colleges 2008-
2009-
2010-
2011-
2012-
5-YR
%
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
DIFF.
DECR.
SUBR
$52,978,113
$33,567,574
$28,660,056
$31,083,400
$24,525,010
$28,453,103
54%
SUSLA
$8,389,193
$5,896,688
$6,804,623
$6,686,136
$5,658,617
$2,730,576
33%
SUNO
$15,614,957
$9,742,234
$8,720,270
$9,932,500
$7,479,336
$8,135,621
52%
SULC
$7,453,017
$4,903,126
$4,457,099
$4,811,315
$4,069,635
$3,383,382
45%
Source: Southern University System Colleges
However, the most important thing SUNO is doing, according to Chancellor Victor Ukpolo, is making certain they are offering quality education and instruction to students for the tuition they pay. “We are offering excellent academic offerings where our students are able to compete,” said Ukpolo. Ukpolo said it’s imperative that the University ensures students are getting their money’s worth when they decide to attend SUNO. SUNO is reviewing existing programs, and identifying more programs to offer that are better aligned with local and state workforce needs.
Increasing Tuition Rates FALL
FALL
FALL
FALL
4-YR
2009
2010
2011
2012
DIFF.
SUBR
$2,059
$2,292
$2,537
$2,905
$846
41%
SUSLA
$1,232
$1,367
$1,499
$1653
$421
34%
SUNO
$1,566
$1,754
$2,004
$2,186
$620
40%
SULC
$3960
$4,599
$4,997
$5,473
$1,513
38%
A noteworthy example of SUNO examining their program offerings and matching it with local labor requests can be seen as SUNO finalizes plans to begin offering the bachelors of science in forensic science this coming fall. SUNO will be the only school in the state offering the program, and will be meeting a tremendous need in training individuals to help be a part of the solution in addressing crime reduction and prevention throughout the local 10-parish area (see story, page 9).
% INCREASE
Full-time general fall tuition and fees *Noted amounts do not include room and board or other applicable campus-related fees.
Ukpolo said it’s these types of program offerings along with keeping a finger on the pulse of the
Ovations
40
Spring/Summer 2013