Agnes Scott tuition rises slightly

The cost of a year at Agnes Scott College is going up, but not much. The overall cost of tuition, fees, room and board for the 2009-2010 school year will be $39,955, compared to $38,910 this year, officials said.

The college’s trustees approved new financial-aid plans to ensure that top students can afford to attend Agnes Scott. The Agnes Solution, for example, guarantees $64,200 in merit aid over four years to Georgia students eligible for the HOPE scholarship.

To keep costs down, the historic women’s college will be sending out holiday greetings via e-mail and forgoing the big rented tent for graduation, said president Elizabeth Kiss. Some hires also will be postponed.