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NewsTampa Bay TimesNovember 4, 2026Hillsborough County

University of South Florida Trustees Vote to Increase Student Activity and Transportation Fees

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The University of South Florida trustees voted to raise student activity and transportation fees per credit hour starting next fall, marking the first increase for both fees in over a decade. The activity and service fee will rise from $12.08 to $13.90 per credit hour, while the transportation fee will increase from $3.00 to $4.50 per credit hour.

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Why It Matters

Students enrolled at the University of South Florida will pay higher per-credit-hour fees starting next fall to fund campus programs, student government, and transportation services.

Key Facts

  • The USF board of trustees voted on Wednesday to increase student activity and transportation fees.
  • The activity and service fee will increase from $12.08 to $13.90 per student credit hour.
  • The transportation fee will increase from $3.00 to $4.50 per student credit hour.
  • Both fee increases take effect starting next fall.
  • The activity and service fee has not changed since the 2013-14 school year.
  • The transportation fee has not increased since the 2008-09 school year.
  • USF Chief Financial Officer Jennifer Condon stated operating expenses have increased over 60% in the last 15 years.
  • Current transportation fee levels do not cover fleet replacement, expanded campus coverage to Uptown Landing, or inter-campus connections.
  • Doctoral student Morgan Amick noted that the university previously denied graduate students' requests for fee relief.

Who's Mentioned

PersonJennifer Condon“USF Chief Financial Officer”PersonMike Griffin“Board chairperson”OrganizationTampa Bay Times Education Hub“Publication reporting on Florida schools”OrganizationUniversity of South Florida“University whose trustees voted to increase student fees”PersonMorgan Amick“Doctoral student who spoke during public comment”