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On this page, Northern Michigan University will summarize the higher education funding proposals of the Executive, Senate and House legislative branches, as well as the conference committee proposal and final higher education funding bill as they are announced.  The Senate proposal is expected to be released to the public in late March or early April and the House proposal sometime in May or June.

Governor’s 2009 Higher Education Funding Proposal

Governor Jennifer Granholm’s higher education funding proposal, as outlined in her 2009 executive budget, calls for an overall 3 percent increase in spending for higher education and community colleges.  In this proposal, Northern Michigan University would receive a 2.3 percent increase.

For full budget details, go to Governor Jennifer Granholm’s Executive budget