The MUN Students’ Union is holding a town hall later this month to discuss funding for the university and tuition rates.

The 2024 provincial budget saw MUN’s operating grant cut by $13.6-million, which is part of the overall plan to cut it by over 68-million—which was being given to the university to maintain its tuition freeze.

MUNSU says the cuts pushed the university to “skyrocket” tuition for students—with the cost of a degree sitting at $27,000 for local and out-of-province students, and nearly $91,000 for those coming here internationally.

The union has invited the leaders of all three political parties—including the premier, as well as MUN President Dr. Neil Bose and Board of Regents Chair Glenn Barnes to participate.

Director of External Affairs, John Harris, says the event will be an opportunity for students to ask questions about the direction of the university, funding for education and work terms, how the university plans to deal with the cuts, and $11-million that he says is unaccounted for.

The town hall is taking place on April 22 at 7 p.m. at the Breezeway.