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CHAPEL HILL -- Tuition will be going up at UNC schools next year, but not by as much as some schools would like.

UNC President Tom Ross released his official tuition recommendations to the board of governors Wednesday. Ross is asking for an average 8.8 percent increase next year, or about $500.

These are increases that have caused some students to make changes in their college career paths.

"I'm actually taking the steps to graduate in 20-13 so I can save money and avoid taking out any more student loans than I have to," said UNC sophomore Holly Stephens.

Ross said he wanted to keep tuition increases under 10 percent at all 17 UNC campuses. Some had requested bigger increases, including UNC Chapel Hill and N.C. State University. UNC Chancellor Holden Thorp said the increase is acceptable and he feels more positive about Carolina's budget this year.

"This is a much better place than we were in any other January that we've had. The tuition increase is part of what makes us feel like we're in reasonable shape right now," said Thorp.

The UNC Board of Governors is expected to vote on Ross' recommended increases at their meeting on Feb. 10.