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Friday, March 01, 2013  Time is running out for you to get that state grant for your college education in Illinois.

Friday, January 27, 2012  Obama to spell out plan to target universities that don't control rising tuition costs

Wednesday, October 26, 2011  College prices up again as public universities pass state budget cuts on to customers

Saturday, October 15, 2011  During a time when it seems the cost of just about everything is going up, students at Culver Stockton College have something to be happy about. They won't see an increase in their tuition, at least for another year. That was the decision made at last week's fall board meeting. Trustees voted to freeze tuition at $22,250.

Thursday, April 21, 2011  Board increases tuition and gives staff a raise.

Thursday, March 31, 2011  It's going to get more expensive to go to community college. Illinois lawmakers are telling local colleges not to expect any new money from the state next year.

Thursday, October 21, 2010  The Board of Trustees for Culver Stockton College in Canton, MO votes to freeze tuition rates for a second year in a row.

Thursday, June 17, 2010  The Southeastern Community College Board of Trustees approve a tuition rate hike for the 2010 fall semester.

Thursday, April 15, 2010  Missouri senators have decided to ease the budget pain for state colleges and universities in order to keep a tuition freeze intact.

Monday, November 30, 2009  Gov. Jay Nixon's agreement blocking tuition increases at Missouri's colleges and universities incorporates existing state and federal requirements.

Tuesday, March 24, 2009  Tuition is reduced to $200 per credit hour from $325.

Tuesday, March 24, 2009  College cuts summer tuition 40 percent

Friday, January 23, 2009  An area college has a plan to help displaced workers better themselves...and ultimately economic development.The college has received an $805,000 U.S. Department of Labor grant to create a regional manufacturing training center. John Wood trustees also recently approved a plan to offer deferred tuition to displaced workers.