UH System Board of Regents\u2019 <\/a>approval of increased costs for housing, parking and meal plans.<\/p>\nMany students cited rising housing costs as a primary factor in their decision to not opt for on-campus housing, saying they believe they can secure better options off campus.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m already looking at options off campus for my upperclassman years because it costs just as much, if not cheaper, with more benefits to be off campus,\u201d said chemistry freshman Kayla Maxson.<\/p>\n
For many students living on campus allows them to be more involved with organizations and get the most out of their college experience. However, with the price increase, these students no longer see dorming as an attainable option.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf costs continue to rise, I no longer see dorming as a realistic or accessible option for me,\u201d said biology freshman Elizabeth Nguyen. \u201cHigher education should be an opportunity for growth and connection, not a financial burden.\u201d<\/p>\n
Parking costs were also a key concern for commuter students, as they add financial strain for those already balancing tuition, gas and other expenses.<\/p>\n
\u201cParking passes are unaffordable and do not help my current financial situation,\u201d said strategic communications junior Elisa Mulla.<\/p>\n
As costs are expected to rise, students believe that affordability will remain a key factor in their ability to remain enrolled at UH.<\/p>\n
Accounting senior Juan Gonzalez Diaz spoke at the BOR meeting and voiced concerns over the University\u2019s financial decisions.<\/p>\n
The increased pricing limits UH\u2019s ability to keep education accessible and affordable, Diaz said.<\/p>\n
\u201cHousing rates are rising with no apparent increase in security,\u201d Diaz said. \u201cThe board\u2019s reasoning was inflation, but there was no concern for student safety and affordability.\u201d<\/p>\n
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