(BEIRUT, LEBANON) — As many of you read on LebaneseExaminer.com, students at the Holy Spirit University of Kaslik (USEK) were facing a drastic tuition raise of more than 21 percent.
The new policy would increase the price of one credit by $60, which calculates to a 21% overall tuition increase. Students would be expected to pay an extra $2,000 per year.
In support of university students during the ongoing economic crisis in Lebanon, the team at Lebanese Examiner decided to create an online petition on Change.org to demand a reversal of the tuition increase.
“As a student, parent, or supporter of USEK Kaslik, you are signing this petition to encourage the administration of the Holy Spirit University of Kaslik (USEK), to reverse their decision to increase tuition rates this year,” the petition read.
Every time someone signs our petition, an email is automatically sent to University President Fr. Hady Mahfouz and Financial Administrator Fr. Georges Azzi demanding action.
To stand up with Lebanese students and demand a reversal of the tuition increase, click here to sign the petition.