Florida Board Approves Planned Tuition Hikes for Out-of-State Students

In Ireland, the government is preparing to implement new rental policies starting in March 2026 that will allow landlords to reset rents if tenants voluntarily leave or every six years, raising concerns about higher costs for students. Ministers are divided on whether there should be special provisions for student shared accommodations, with the Minister for Higher Education advocating for protections, while the Minister for Housing deems such exemptions unworkable. Meanwhile, in Florida, the state university system’s Board of Governors unanimously approved a phased tuition increase plan for out-of-state students, potentially raising fees by up to 10% in fall 2025 and up to 15% in 2026. These would be the first tuition hikes for out-of-state students in over a decade, as Florida currently offers some of the lowest out-of-state tuition rates nationally. The increases will require approval from individual university boards and must maintain the current ratio of in-state to out-of-state students. Board member Alan Levine emphasized that the incremental increases would help students plan finances and keep Florida’s tuition competitive nationally.