LANSING, Mich (WLNS/WOOD) — Michigan State University would face an uphill battle it if it goes looking for taxpayer help or raises tuition to pay out the $500 million settlement with the survivors of Larry Nassar's abuse.
"It's not our intent to do that," MSU Interim President John Engler told political reporter Tim Skubick of WOOD TV8's Lansing sister station WLNS when questioned about asking the Legislature for cash.
Pressed on where the money would come from, Engler joked, "Actually, what we're hoping to use is find a leprechaun."
"No, I mean, seriously, we have not made those decisions," he continued. "I think that question was asked and answered twice."
Engler, who was governor of Michigan for more than a decade, was at the state Capitol Thursday to explain the settlement with more than 300 women who say Nassar, a former sports doctor, sexually assaulted them. The agreement was announced Wednesday.