Associated Press - August 7, 2009 4:54 PM ET

BOSTON (AP) - The University of Massachusetts will give undergraduate students $1,100 in rebates using federal stimulus money dedicated to the school by Gov. Deval Patrick.

UMass President Jack Wilson said Friday that in-state, undergraduate student will receive a rebate during the upcoming academic year.

The rebate will reduce an increase in student fees from $1,500 to $400 for the academic year. The rebate will likely be split into two equal parts, one per semester.

UMass increased student fees by $1,500 for 2009-2010 earlier this year to make up for $102 million in debt.

The university said many of the students who receive financial aid have already received an aid increase to offset the fee hike.

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