Faced with cuts to state and federal funding, universities across Washington have opted to raise tuition and reduce staffing to balance their budgets.

And while some of the changes won’t be implemented immediately, students can expect to pay a bit more for their college degrees in future years.

The spending cuts come after state lawmakers opted to reduce funding for public universities in the state and raise qualifications for financial aid. On the federal level, the Trump administration has tried to cut grant funding for universities and reduce other financial aid programs.

The changes mean students at Eastern Washington University are likely to notice several differences when they return to Cheney.

The school, like those throughout the state, has implemented several changes as it add

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