Most of the nine UC campuses that enroll undergraduates report sending admissions staffers more often this year than in previous years to visit high schools, college admissions fairs and other events outside the state. Some are taking these steps for the first time, pushed by the state’s budget crisis and the chance to garner the extra $23,000 in annual tuition UC charges each non-resident student. The push for out-of-state students comes as UC also tries more traditional ways to boost its revenues. This week, the university’s regents will vote on a proposal to raise student fees for undergraduates 8% for the next school year. The board also is scheduled to discuss the plan to increase out-of-state enrollment across the system.

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by Larry Gordon, The Los Angeles Times.

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