Tuition for students to be instated
The three parties that negotiate on the government have agreed upon introduction of tuition at universities. The tuition will most likely be paid for the first time in the school year 2013/2014, even though the TOP 09 (Tradition, Responsibility, Prosperity) and the VV (Public Affairs) would like to introduce it sooner. The parties have not reached an agreement yet on whether the tuition would be paid during the studies (TOP 09) or after the student graduates (ODS, VV). The maximum sum of CZK 10,000 per semester is being mentioned. The system of student loans, approved by the cabinet of PM Jan Fischer, will start even before the introduction of the tuition. Each student will thus have an opportunity to borrow up to CZK 54,000 yearly. Source Mfd 1
