Politics & Government
No Increase Proposed for WCC Tuition in Astorino's Budget
The Board of Legislators is scheduled to vote on the spending package August 1.
White Plains, NY — There will be no tuition increase for students at Westchester Community College for the 2016-17 school year if County Executive Robert Astorino’s budget is approved.
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Astorino submitted a proposed spending package to the Board of Legislators Monday that contains a $500,000 increased contribution from the county, according to information provided by his office.
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The college’s operating budget for 2016-17 would be $122.5 million, including the county’s $29.8 million contribution.
Salaried positions at the college will stay at 547.
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The proposed budget also increase the college’s capital spending by $800,000 to $3.8 million. Projects include roof replacement, infrastructure upgrades and technology upgrades to the main and satellite campuses.
A vote by the Board of Legislators on the budget will take place August 1.
Photo credit: Westchester Community College.
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