H490

Propel NC Funding and Tuition Surcharge

Introduced·3/24/25

North Carolina H490 revises community college funding, establishes an enrollment increase reserve, and allows tuition surcharges.

North Carolina H490 directs the State Board of Community Colleges to revise its funding model to align with the Propel NC Funding Model. It establishes the Enrollment Increase Reserve to fund community colleges experiencing significant enrollment growth. The bill also permits community colleges to implement a tuition surcharge of up to 10% for curriculum and workforce continuing education courses. Funds from the surcharge must support instruction and cannot be used for noninstructional purposes. The bill becomes effective July 1, 2025.

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Where it stands

Current
Appropriations Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Mar 25, 2025

House

Passed 1st Reading

Mar 25, 2025

House

Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

Mar 24, 2025

House

Filed