Some UW System schools have seen a rise in early submission of applications this year due to concerns that the budget problems will lead to smaller classes.
UW-Stout in Menominee, Wis., has received 52 percent more applications now than at this time last year, according to John Enger, executive director of university relations at UW-Stout.
Students' fears come following last year's state budget turmoil, which caused the UW Board of Regents to temporarily freeze admissions for system schools.
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UW-Madison was not heavily affected by the freeze.
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