Virginia's Community Colleges Mull Higher Technology Fee

Students attending community colleges in Virginia will most likely see their technology fees double this summer because of an increase that the colleges' governing board approved to counter state budget cuts.

The fee, used to pay for computer equipment and software as well as for Internet services, will increase to $3 per credit hour from $1.50 per credit hour, barring legislative intervention.

The State Board for Community Colleges approved the fee increase last month, along

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