AUGUSTA (AP) — University of Maine System officials say students will likely see an increase in tuition and fees this fall.

The Portland Press Herald reported (http://bit.ly/2nXbt7I ) that officials said Sunday the additional tuition, fees and room and board costs will result in an overall increase of 2.9 percent. The increase would come after a six-year tuition freeze.

Officials say they intend to increase tuition annually, tied to the rate of inflation.

Tuition, fees and room and board would increase to $19,074 a year— compared to the current $18,545 —for in-state students. Out-of-state students, who pay three times as much, would see an increase of about the same amount, for a total of about $41,500.

The trustees are set to vote on the increase as part of the budget at their May meeting.