NJ higher education financial challenges the focus of state budget hearing

By: By Katie Thorn and Sarah Shockey

Outlets: NJ State House News Service

Published: April 27, 2026

Words: 610

Last Updated: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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TRENTON, N.J. — University presidents from across New Jersey raised serious concerns about higher education funding in the state’s proposed budget on Monday in a hearing before the Assembly Budget Committee.

Jerry Traino, acting executive director of Higher Education Student Assistance Authority emphasized his organization's mission to keep college affordable.

“HEESAA will continue to work diligently to ensure every New Jersey resident receives information and resources they need to a …

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