By Ben Suazo, Assistant News Editor
Josh Hillard and Dakota McCormick are first-years with a first-year opportunity. From now until Spring 2015, they will each be paying a rate of $17,800 for eight semesters of tuition fees. And that number will never rise or fall.
That’s because Hillard and McCormick are part of the first freshman class to be offered a fixed tuition rate, guaranteed for four years of enrollment.
“It was emphasized [at Financial Aid Night] that Hofstra saw how other universities offered this program and thought it should offer something, too,” Hillard said. “My parents thought that, in the long run, this would probably be a smart choice. Eventually it will save us ago.”
Senior Jon Riemer appeared less affected, and said, “It’s no surprise, honestly. It feels like everything has gotten better since we’ve gotten