The "Truth in Tuition" bill mandates that Illinois public universities provide four years of level tuition for new students enrolling for the first time beginning with the Fall 2004-2005 academic year. Undergraduate and transfer students enrolling at CSU for the first time after Fall 2004 and students who enroll for the first time every semester beginning Fall 2004-2005 and thereafter will have their tuition rate held constant for four consecutive years.

The guaranteed rate will remain in effect for four years or until the student reaches 120 hours. The hours will be extended to accommodate any majors or programs that exceed the 120 hours or four years. The guaranteed rate will remain in effect except in the event of a break in enrollment of more than two semesters, excluding summer school. In no case will the initial guarantee rate be valid beyond five years of total enrollment.

A tuition surcharge of 10% will be assessed for students that extend beyond the four-year guarantee period (120 hours) or five years of total enrollment. For all other students, CSU's current tuition program will remain in effect.

NOTE: A change in major will not affect the guaranteed rate. The guaranteed rate will continue for the number of credit hours necessary to complete the new major, not to exceed five years of total enrollment. Beyond five years of total enrollment, a 10% surcharge will be assessed.

Extended illness and military service will be give special consideration. The rate guarantee will be extended on a case-by- case basis by invoking the student special appeal process.

Transfer student rates will be guaranteed based upon 120 credit hours less the number of credits transferred at the time of first enrollment. All extensions and exceptions that apply to new freshmen will be extended to new transfer students.