2008 Woodie Awards
Students and parents push to limit college fee increases
An initative on the 2008 ballot in California might do the job
John C. Osborn
Issue date: 12/5/07 Section: Campus
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As of yet, The California Taxpayers' Association said it has taken no position on the initiative, that would create a panel of faculty, students and administrators - appointed by the governor - to report on how money generated from the tax is used.
"We want to make sure the money raised is used for students," Vaeth said.
California State University spokesperson Paul Browning said the state university system hasn't taken a position on the initiative yet, but supported student efforts to take charge.
Legislative Affairs Vice President for Associated Students and campaign volunteer Jason Robo said the rising number of barriers to education needs to stop.
"If education is a public good," he said, "why do we keep putting fees on the backs of students?"
The campaign wants a student organizer on every campus to educate students about the initiative. Humboldt State lacks one.
"I'm pretty much the point person right now," Robo said.
As point person, Robo hands out information to parents and students whenever an opportunity arises. He said that if college fees in California continue to rise, more students will have to stress about money and they won't be able to focus on their education.
"There's always going to be those people who are on the edge," he said.
Taking out loans is one way students can pay for college. According to the Greenlining Institute, the average California State University student has an average debt of $13,554.
Humboldt State student Emily Greenspan has about $15,000 in loan debt. She had to pay out of her pocket to go to school this year.
"It has left me with less money left over for what I need," she said.
"We want to make sure the money raised is used for students," Vaeth said.
California State University spokesperson Paul Browning said the state university system hasn't taken a position on the initiative yet, but supported student efforts to take charge.
Legislative Affairs Vice President for Associated Students and campaign volunteer Jason Robo said the rising number of barriers to education needs to stop.
"If education is a public good," he said, "why do we keep putting fees on the backs of students?"
The campaign wants a student organizer on every campus to educate students about the initiative. Humboldt State lacks one.
"I'm pretty much the point person right now," Robo said.
As point person, Robo hands out information to parents and students whenever an opportunity arises. He said that if college fees in California continue to rise, more students will have to stress about money and they won't be able to focus on their education.
"There's always going to be those people who are on the edge," he said.
Taking out loans is one way students can pay for college. According to the Greenlining Institute, the average California State University student has an average debt of $13,554.
Humboldt State student Emily Greenspan has about $15,000 in loan debt. She had to pay out of her pocket to go to school this year.
"It has left me with less money left over for what I need," she said.
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