S 3248 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Prohibits public institution 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 years of enrollment. It directly affects resident undergraduates at institutions like Rutgers or NJIT, freezing their tuition rates for the duration of their standard four-year program. For students in longer programs (e.g., engineering or architecture), the freeze applies for the full time required to graduate. The policy takes effect immediately for students enrolling after the bill's passage.
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Introduced Feb 2, 2026 Last action Feb 2, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee
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Shirley Turner
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