Statement
Public
In its session of May 28, 2015, the Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities unanimously agreed to publicly express its recognition and appreciation for the start of a new financing regime in Higher Education that reverses decades of predominance of a free market logic with enormous costs for individuals and families.
The presidential announcement made on May 21st is a very positive sign for Chilean society as a whole, particularly for students from the most vulnerable families who must pay for their higher education, either directly or through debt. We understand and trust that this announcement signifies an irreversible commitment from the State to ensure that all those in vulnerable situations can access this tuition-free system, which will clearly contribute to social inclusion.
We know that this is a first step that corresponds to a great effort by the State, which will be implemented progressively in the coming years and which undoubtedly constitutes a valuable response to the demand for free higher education, which will also contribute to improving the development conditions of universities.
We acknowledge and appreciate this announcement, because until a few years ago it was difficult to imagine that the State of Chile and its government would commit, as it has done, to ensuring that everyone can access that fundamental right which is Higher Education.
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