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Radford University officials unveiled a new plan Monday to promote financial equality and equal opportunity among University students. The plan was designed to instill work ethics among all students as well as provide an opportunity for students to live financially secure while attending college, place academic success as a top priority, and be able to participate in student organizations. The effort is due to University officials acknowledging while that some students are able to attend school with full focus while others have to support themselves and balance school, extracurricular activities, and jobs.

The plan will raise tuition by $3,000 to $5,000 each semester, however additional financial needs will be met for low income students. This money will be used to provide low-income students with meal plans. All students will also be required to maintain university jobs and work approximately 20 hours each week. Officials believe that this plan will help to build work ethics among students and better prepare students for work environments they may meet upon graduation. Requiring students to work university jobs will also lower the need to hire outside employees, thus saving the university money. The university then hopes to build housing for all students at no additional cost.

In effect, the new plan is designed to provide all students with equal housing, daily meals and work opportunities while also providing all students equal access to campus activities and events. University officials will make their final approval and any adjustments next Tuesday.