Higher ed officials urge restoration of summer tuition grants cut in governor’s budget plan

Gov. Sherrill has proposed eliminating tuition aid grants for summer courses. The $21 million cut is part of her quest to balance state spending.

By: Nikita Biryukov

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: April 27, 2026

Words: 594

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Body Text Preview

Officials from New Jersey’s universities and county colleges urged lawmakers Monday to restore funding for summer tuition aid grants zeroed out in Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s first budget proposal.

Sherrill has proposed eliminating a $21 million line item that provides needs-based financial assistance for students to take summer university courses, but higher education officials on Monday warned the proposal could knock some students off the degree track.

“The last thing you want …

Create a free account to access this story and more

Join Plucky Wire to access full stories, collaborate with newsrooms, and discover content from networks around the world.

About

FAQ

Email Us