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UM looks to bolster out-of-state enrollment to fix budget

April 4, 2013 /

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The University of Montana is looking for ways to mend a sinking ship, and out-of-state and international students may help fix the school’s budget problem.

The school has been spending and bringing in a lot of money, with its resources stretched thinly over record enrollments just two years ago.

Then, last year, a line broke. Enrollment dropped, and the school has been baling out water from fallen tuition revenues since.

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UM President Royce Engstrom warned faculty to plan for dramatic budget cuts. The school is looking for ways to rebuild its revenue streams. It’s likely the school will lean on out-of-state student dollars to help steady the ship.

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