CHARLESTON, Ill. (WCIA) — The student government at Eastern Illinois University is currently evaluating a proposed increase in student room and board fees before the proposal is submitted to the university’s Board of Trustees for approval.
Matt Beerman, who serves as the Vice President for Business Affairs at EIU, explained that the university is considering a 5% hike in room and board costs for students. This would translate to an additional $300 to $400 in expenses for each student.
Beerman noted that the university is facing rising labor costs due to a new collective bargaining agreement for staff, alongside escalating food prices.