Incoming freshmen at U of I’s Urbana-Champaign and Chicago campuses will see higher tuition and housing costs starting next fall. While current in-state students keep their locked-in rates, new Illinois residents will pay 2% more, and out-of-state/international students face even steeper increases. University leaders say this helps cover rising costs, but some worry it pushes more of the burden onto new students and families. With financial aid options available, it’s more important than ever for future students to check their numbers before committing. How do you feel about tuition hikes and the four-year rate guarantee? #Education #College #UofI