Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Board Approves Funding Request to Support Tuition Freeze

The Board of Governors of Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) has unanimously approved a request for a 5.5% increase in its 2027-28 state appropriation. This funding is intended to enable a tuition freeze for undergraduate, in-state students next fall. The system also reported stable fall 2026 enrollment, providing an opportunity to address future demographic shifts.