University of Michigan's governing board will decide Thursday whether to amend the school's requirements for receiving in-state tuition rates to allow unauthorized immigrants and the military the reduced rate.
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Under existing practices, unauthorized immigrants who grew up in Michigan pay the out-of-state rate to attend the state's flagship university. Under new guidelines, students who attended Michigan middle and high schools will have the ability to pay in-state rates, although they still won't be eligible for federal financial aid.
Students from Michigan pay $13,142 a year, while non-residents pay $40,392.
The university's residency requirements have been criticized as making it difficult for veterans from Michigan to receive the in-state rate if they were stationed overseas for a long period of time. The proposed changes will ensure all active military and honorably discharged veterans will receive the in-state rate.
Regents are also set to approve an application for a temporary liquor license that would allow beer to be sold at the Jan. 1, 2014 Winter Classic at Michigan Stadium.
The hockey game between the Detroit Red Wings and Toronto Maple Leafs originally was scheduled for New Year’s Day, 2013, before the NHL lockout pushed it back one year. The lease agreement between Michigan and the NHL was approved by the regents in March.
Next steps in a number of construction projects at the university — including a renovation of West Quad and a new Field Hockey center — will also be discussed by regents.
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