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Higher education cuts likely to spare Va. students
http://hamptonroads.com/2014/09/higher-education-cuts-likely-spare-va-studentsHigher education cuts likely to spare Va. students
By Steve Szkotak
The Associated Press
© September 17, 2014
RICHMOND
The $90 million in cuts the McAuliffe administration is seeking from Virginia's public colleges and universities this fiscal year and next are likely to spare students.
Instead, the savings will be achieved by keeping vacant unfilled positions, through energy conservation, deferred maintenance and other measures.
While no layoffs are expected in the first round of cuts, higher education officials say they can't be ruled out next year when $45 million will be trimmed anew.
Cuts in financial aid are off the table, and Gov. Terry McAuliffe is discouraging tuition increases.