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Governor Rick Scott has until Saturday night to decide if he will allow the University of Florida and Florida State to raise tuition to “market” rates in select programs. If he agrees, the universities could set their own rates above what the Board of Governors or the Legislature decide. Scott says he hasn’t made up his mind yet, but is ready no matter which way he goes.

“I have drafts of both sides, a veto letter and an approval letter. And I’m going to look at that. What I care about in thinking that through is the same thing: what are we doing to make sure that our kids are able to afford their higher ed, and to make sure they are going to get degrees where they can get jobs.”

Scott spent an unprecedented two hours meeting with the presidents of the two universities. He continues to say he wants to know what students and their families will get in return if they are paying more.