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Wednesday, April 10, 2013  The University of New Mexico Board of Regents has decided that the next school year will bring higher tuition and fees for students.

Thursday, September 27, 2012  With college rolls growing, student debt hits 1 in 5 households; big burdens on young and poor

Tuesday, September 18, 2012  Higher education may not face mandated cutbacks next year.

Friday, June 15, 2012  Tuition at Oklahoma Panhandle State University is going up.

Friday, June 15, 2012  The Oklahoma A&M Board of Regents is scheduled to consider possible tuition increases for three regional colleges at a meeting in Tulsa.

Tuesday, May 08, 2012  High school graduation is almost here and many students are making plans for their future. Some are even asking the question, is higher education worth the costs?

Friday, May 04, 2012  Starting in the fall West Texas A&M University students will have to pay an additional $150.

Tuesday, May 01, 2012  Regents for the Texas A&M and University of Texas systems are poised to raise tuition rates at most campuses starting next fall.

Tuesday, April 24, 2012  They agree: Obama, Romney push to extend reduced student loan rates; eyes on young voters

Thursday, March 29, 2012  Students at Amarillo College are forking out more money for classes after regents decided to raise the school's tuition by $7 per credit hour.

Wednesday, February 29, 2012  The Texas A&M University System is calling for a 3.95 percent tuition increase, which means students at West Texas A&M are about to pay $150 more per semester.

Monday, February 20, 2012  Obama pushes the question: What are students, taxpayers getting for their college dollars?

Wednesday, February 15, 2012  Powerball, Mega-Million, scratch offs -- all ways you could be earning a little extra cash. But if you play the lottery in New Mexico, you aren't the only one "winning".

Tuesday, February 14, 2012  The Texas A&M System Board of Regents has approved a new lower non-resident tuition rate and guidelines for 2013.

Friday, January 27, 2012  Obama to spell out plan to target universities that don't control rising tuition costs