Georgia’s University System approved tuition increases for all public colleges and universities effective Fall 2026 and Spring 2027, marking another step up in the cost burden facing in-state undergraduates. The board approved a 1% increase for in-state undergraduate tuition, while overall rate changes apply across the system. The decision continues a pattern: the University System of Georgia said it has raised tuition four times in the last decade. For students and families, the move lands as higher education affordability remains a live political and enrollment issue. In parallel, the sector continues to weigh how price changes interact with financial aid, discounting, and institutional budgeting as enrollment competition intensifies.