Holland College tuition going up 2%

Holland College students will pay two per cent more for tuition this fall.

• UPEI tuition going up 3%

The P.E.I. college announced Friday morning the tuition increase will come into effect in September.

"Unfortunately, there are times when a tuition increase is required," said Holland College vice president Michael O'Grady in a news release.

"The college strives to maintain the lowest tuition levels possible by minimizing expenses and maximizing revenues."

The college received a one per cent increase in funding from the province in the spring budget.

Tuition at UPEI is also up for this fall, by three per cent. The university also received a one per cent increase in provincial funding this year.

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