One of the first places Gulf Coast Community College is cutting costs is in administration. President Jim Kerley says the school is not cutting any positions that are currently filled, but when faculty members leave, their jobs will be reevaluated.

One administrative position has already been permanently removed in this way.

"If somebody resigns, we will ask questions. Is it totally justified to the fill the position? Is it a critical position to the operation of the college? Does it jeopardize our mission in any way?" said Dr. Jim Kerley, GCCC President.

College officials are also proposing a six percent tuition hike to make up for close to $400,000 of the cuts. President Kerley insists they won't cut back on the number of classes offered and will not put a cap on enrollment.

"Our goal is not to stay even, because we know a lot of students are not able to go to universities because they have limited enrollments, and we don't want to do that. We want to keep that door absolutely wide open for students," said Kerley.

Despite the rise in cost, Kerley says the college is still expecting a rise in enrollment next fall. Some students say, even though the tuition hike might be necessary, it's still concerning.

"Seeing as I have bright futures it doesn't really effect me, but not everyone has bright futures i see it's going to effect and hurt people who want to get an education and don't have the ability to have a scholarship," said Jason Morre, a GCCC student.

The tuition increase will go before the board of directors for approval at the end of this month. A five cut across the board in operation dollars is being taken from every budget area within the college.

Kerley says he wishes they didn't have to raise tuition, but he feels students will understand that they're spreading out the cuts fairly among the college.