Del Mar College Board of Regents voted to not raise tuition fees for the 2026-‘27 academic year at a meeting held Feb. 3. This move overrode the college’s policy of an automatic $1 increase, in alignment with Gov. Greg Abbott’s statewide directive to freeze tuition in the previous academic year. The decision came after a proposal for possible action regarding a tuition rate change presented by Vice President and CFO Raul Garcia to the Board of Regents. “We remain focused on keeping college affordable,” said Garcia. The agenda covered factors impacting a balanced budget, student affordability indicators, and historical student…

The tuition waiver Freedom to Dream returns for the upcoming Fall 2026 semester with new requirements and new adjustments. The first Freedom to Dream period was intended to promote interest in the college from recent high school graduates and eligible returning adult learners. The program achieved an 82% retention rate, with 1,390 students currently enrolled under the tuition and fee waiver program. The first round was successful enough to warrant a second trial, the Freedom to Dream 2.0. This time around changes are being made to better suit potential Del Mar College students’ needs. While the core requirements of full-time…

On Thursday, Feb. 5, Del Mar’s Intramural Sports program will be hosting its annual Skate Party kickoff event. The event will take place at SK8LAND at 10829 Leopard Street and will start at 7 p.m. and end at 9 p.m. “It’s a great way for students to meet new people and start the semester with positive energy,” said Carla Gamez Vela, the director of Intramural Sports here at Del Mar. The event will have food including pizza, sweets and snacks along with door prizes, games, goodie bags. Skate rentals and skating will be free of charge. “For me, the best…