Review- MSU Tuition Increase

Michigan State University's Board of Trustees voted on June 17 to raise tuition by 2.7 percent for in-state undergraduate students.

For the sixth consecutive year tuition has been increased.

MSU's budget calls for $1.4 billion in spending for the 2015-2016 academic year.

The cost per credit hour increased by $12 and brought the total to $452.

In 15 years, the cost per credit hour has increased by nearly $300.

MSU students have voiced disgust over the tuition increase, focusing on the already expensive yearly tuition.

"College education in America has become a business rather than a right," said James Madison sophomore Kristian VanderWaerden.

Financial aid for needy students was reserved in the MSU budget. More than $125 million dollars will be set aside.

Graduate students tuition increased by about 4 percent per the new budget.

The tuition raise still remains below Michigan's state cap.

Preview- MSU Tuition Increases

Michigan State University's Board of Trustees voted on June 17 to raise tuition by 2.7 percent for in-state undergraduate students.

The tuition raise for 2015-2016 budget is the sixth consecutive year tuition has been increased.

MSU's budget calls for $1.4 billion in spending for the 2015-2016 academic year.

The cost per credit hour increased by $12 and brought the total to $452.

In the new budget, graduate students also face an increase in their tuition by about 4 percent.

Nationally, universities and colleges continue to raise tuition, student debt has become a major discussion. MSU's recent increase in tuition has brought the national debate to East Lansing.

Review-The Society of Notre Dame de Bon Secours Golf outing

The Society of Notre Dame de Bon Secours hit off the tee to help charity on Saturday morning. The Metro Detroit based group hosted their annual golf outing at Fox Creek Golf Course. The course is a part of the City of Livonia Golf Division, among others.

About 50 people signed up to play, the donations will become a part of the society's funds, to be used to support families in need all over the Metro Detroit area.

Carrie Ryckman, a member of the society, said when the group hears of a local person or family in need they do their best to cover the cost of their financial woes.

The society kicked off their outing around 8 am with each group taking different holes. The good turnout had teams made up of about 5 people each.

The weather became a factor of the tournament, hitting nearly 90 degrees at 2 pm. 

At the conclusion of the tournament, Team LaCroix took the overall win. The Society of Notre Dame de Bon Secours raised over $5,000 to aid those in financial need. 

One thankful, anonymous recipient wrote in a letter, "I want to thank you for the money to pay our DTE bill."

Preview-The Society of Notre Dame de Bon Secours Golf outing

The Society of Notre Dame de Bon Secours is hosting their 4th annual golf outing at Fox Creek Golf Course on Saturday, July 18th. 

The group is fundraising for their charity funds that assist local people in the Metro Detroit area, who are in need of financial support. They aid people in various ways finding those in need through the word of mouth. The event has several sponsors including ADAC Automotive and

 J. Lohr Vineyards and Wines . Other sponsors include society member's places of work and local businesses. 

The Society of Notre Dame de Bon Secours hopes to raise $5,000, their goal for the fundraiser.