Excellent points, Nancy. At many colleges, there are extra fees for certain majors based on specific labs and equipment. One hopes that this is clear from the outset. However, what you describe in VA colleges does seem unusual. I wonder if students know that the second half of their college will cost more than the first half?
I just don’t see how Florida can charge tuition based on a major. What happens when students change their majors? A refund for transferring in to STEM? An extra fee for transferring out?
