Have you heard about this new law?

[txnursingqt]

I just had my first day of classes today and we found out about a new law in Texas. From now on you can not withdraw from more than 6 classes in your entire college career! Luckily, those of us who had already been in college, we are grandfathered in and this does not apply to us, but it effects all the new freshmen. My prof said this will have a huge impact on the nursing school since she said it is common for many students to drop several times. I can see their point in this but at the same time, if you are not on financial aid (grants or scholarships and not loans which is also your money since you pay that back) and are paying for the class yourself I kind of feel that it should be your decision. I knew that they had come up with charging you more if you take a class 3 or more times but this is a new one for me! Man am I glad I don't have to worry about it. :yelclap:

[Multicollinearity, BSN, RN]

Many students are unaware that the tuition that they pay is actually only about 1/4 of the actual cost (on average) of providing classes to students. The state pays the rest through allocations from the legislature for higher ed. This is why private colleges and universities have higher tuition rates. They aren't receiving state subsidies.

For example, let's say your tuition for one semester at a community college is $800. The actual cost to provide and operate these classes for one student would be ~$3200.

So I can see why states would be looking to reign in attempted credits vs. completed credits.

[txnursingqt]

Many students are unaware that the tuition that they pay is actually only about 1/4 of the actual cost (on average) of providing the class(es) to students. The state pays the rest through allocations from the legislature for higher ed. This is why private colleges and universities have higher tuition rates. They aren't receiving state subsidies.

For example, let's say your tuition for one semester at a community college is $800. The actual cost to provide and operate these classes for one student would be ~$3200.

So I can see why states would be looking to reign in attempted credits vs. completed credits.

You have an excellent point and I had not even really thought about that. I knew that it had to do with money and I can see their reasoning. But this is for the entire state of Texas and not just community colleges....at least I know it applies to the state universities such as University of Texas, but I am guessing they are subsidized too.

[Multicollinearity, BSN, RN]

Yes, all state (public) community colleges and universities receive funding from the state to lower tuition rates that students pay.

[Music in My Heart]

Beyond the taxpayer subsidies, there's also just the issue of fairness. At many schools, the more units that you've earned, the higher your registration priority. When you withdraw, you've taken a spot that somebody else could've used and rendered it useless. Given the difficulty that's often encountered in getting the classes that are needed, I think it's reasonable to discourage students from enrolling in classes but then bailing out.

At my undergraduate university, you could only withdraw for "serious and compelling reasons" and only with permission from the dean.

[txnursingqt]

I definitely think that this will be good for the nursing program. I have to say that I agree with the arguement about the fairness. The more I sit and think about the better it is sounding. You all are changing my mind. :)

[EricJRN, MSN, RN]

The other thing that came to mind for me: Even for a four-year degree student (assuming a full load x 8 semesters), the student would have to be withdrawing from a course nearly every semester (or withdraw from multiple courses at a time) in order to exceed six.

[txnursingqt]

The other thing that came to mind for me: Even for a four-year degree student (assuming a full load x 8 semesters), the student would have to be withdrawing from a course nearly every semester (or withdraw from multiple courses at a time) in order to exceed six.

Very true. And I did hear that they understand sometimes there will be certain circumstances that they will waiver, such as having to withdrawl for the entire semester for medical or family emergencies. I am sure they just want to stop the habitual droppers.