Senate Bill could see reduced in-state tuition

For many, high school is a stepping stone along the pathway of higher education. It is important that opportunities after high school are left open, not limited by factors like finance or availability.

This is the mindset behind Senate Bill 5954: The Washington State Senate Committee on Higher Education is currently hearing a bill that would put a cap on the maximum tuition rate that public universities in Washington could charge students.

Based on a percentage of median annual wage in the state, the set rates of tuition could create more opportunities for students to graduate with fewer stude...