Ashland University President Fred Finks addresses AU faculty before heading to Columbus. (Photo courtesy of Steve Suess/WRDL)

With the start of the academic year, Ashland University is making college more affordable for students.

Ashland University President Fred Finks announced in a press conference at the statehouse on Tuesday that the university is cutting tuition for current and future students by more than $10,000. The tuition decrease is also accompanied by a new university aid structure.

Click below to listen to the entire press conference in its entirety.