As Support Lags, Colleges Tack on Student Fees

From The New York Times, Jonathan D. Glater writes about the growth of "fees" (as opposed to tuition) with the University of Oregon as the primary example: As Support Lags, Colleges Tack on Student Fees:

At the University of Oregon, here is what students see regarding "fees": "This year, for instance, the university is charging a $51 “energy surcharge” for rising electricity costs. A $270 “technology fee” for computer service. There is the $371.25 fee for the campus health center, a $135 fee to maintain buildings and grounds and a $624 “incidental fee,” for student activities. And more. All told, fees add up to $1,542, or nearly an additional 40 percent on top of tuition of $3,984. That does not even count additional fees charged for taking certain courses."