Prohibits public institutions of higher education from increasing resident undergraduate tuition for four continuous academic years following student's initial enrollment.
This bill prohibits New Jersey public colleges and universities from raising tuition for in-state undergraduate students during their first four consecutive academic years of enrollment. It directly affects resident undergraduate students who begin at a public institution, ensuring their tuition rate remains fixed for the duration of their standard four-year program. The freeze applies immediately after a student's initial enrollment, covering all academic years (fall and spring semesters) until graduation for typical four-year degrees. The policy takes effect for students enrolling in the academic year following the bill's enactment.
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024
Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee
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