NLIS 3
March 15, 2005
(Executive Council)
(Education)


Government reaffirms commitment to tuition freeze

Premier Danny Williams and Education Minister Tom Hedderson met with local and national representatives of the Canadian Federation of Students and affiliated student unions this morning, to discuss priorities for post-secondary students. Coming out of the meeting, Premier Williams was pleased to reaffirm government�s commitment to provide the funding to Memorial University and the College of the North Atlantic to enable those institutions to freeze tuition rates for post-secondary students.

"In the Blueprint, we made a commitment to our post-secondary students and today we have reaffirmed that commitment," said Premier Williams. "We must ensure that Newfoundlanders and Labradorians have access to high quality programming at an affordable cost to enhance the employment prospects of graduates and ensure that we are able to get the greatest benefit from our economic opportunities. In today�s global community, education is vital for success and our government is committed to accessibility and affordability, so that our students have the tools they require to be the leaders of tomorrow."

"Post-secondary students in Newfoundland and Labrador have a unique advantage. They have access to high quality programming at a rate almost half of the national average," said Minister Hedderson. "Through our tuition subsidy and debt reduction program we have one of the most comprehensive student financial support packages in the country."

Government continues to work on a comprehensive renewed framework for public post-secondary education in Newfoundland and Labrador. The White Paper will be released to the public this Spring. The tuition freeze for domestic students will remain in effect for the 2005-06 year.

Media contact:
Elizabeth Matthews, Communications, Office of the Premier, (709) 729-3960, 690-5500, elizabethmatthews@gov.nl.ca
Lynn Salter, Communications, Education, (709) 729-0048, 695-5000

2005 03 15                       11:55 a.m.
 


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