Parking permits for the 2008-09 academic year are on sale.

The price of the permits for faculty and staff increased by $15, while prices for student parking permits increased by $10. A blue, non-reserve parking permit now costs $100 a year, and permits reserving parking spaces between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. now sell for $580. Student permits now will range in price from $37 to $75 per year for non-reserve permits, depending on type, and $395 for reserve permits.

“We regret having to raise the fees so dramatically, but sharply rising costs and a lack of other funding alternatives leave us with little choice,” said Sam Baker, chair of the Campus Parking Committee.

Permits can be purchased in person at the Parking Services office on the corner of Normal Road and Lincoln Terrace or ordered via campus mail using the form sent to all current permit holders.

New permits must be displayed beginning July 1.

The Northern Today contributed to this article.