West Virginia University not only charges students for tuition and fees each year but also for parking anywhere on campus. Whether they buy a pricey parking pass (ranging from $252-666 per year) or choose to park in a short-term lot, students are troubled with the expense of parking, if they for any reason need to drive to campus. Parking prices in frequently used lots, such as the recreation center or Mountain Lair cost $1.25-$1.50 per hour. Sometimes students must be on campus for hours at a time, whether they are attending class, working, or studying at the library, and parking can get pricey for students with an already low, college budget. That is why the Student Basic Needs Coalition is petitioning for WVU to lower the parking prices for students at locations around campus.