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College affordability bill is sent to Christie’s desk

By Kevin McArdle Yesterday

A new panel would be given one year to find ways to make a college education less expensive in New Jersey and to present recommendations to the legislature, under a measure sent Thursday to Gov. Chris Christie that would establish the "College Affordability Study Commission."

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Assembly panel approves college affordability, accessibility bills

By Kevin McArdle October 23, 2014

On Thursday, the Assembly Higher Education Committee approved seven pieces of legislation included in a 20-bill package aimed at making college more accessible and affordable in New Jersey.

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NJ senator pitches free online textbooks

By Kevin McArdle August 28, 2014

If you or your child has recently purchased a college textbook, you know how expensive they can be.

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NJ’s ‘brain drain’ worst in the nation

By Kevin McArdle July 24, 2014

New National data revealed that New Jersey's "brain drain" is the country's worst. The Garden State had a net loss of almost 30,000 students in 2012. A lawmaker who is spearheading a package of 20 college affordability and accessibility bills said the legislature is working on addressing the issue.

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Can NJ Colleges Be More Affordable? [AUDIO]

By Kevin McArdle May 1, 2014

Some members of the Assembly Budget Committee are concerned that college in New Jersey is too expensive and graduation rates are too low.

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Is the Purpose of Going to College to Hook Up or Get a Career [POLL]

By Ray Rossi April 2, 2013

I know. It may be a stupid question, but it begs being asked.

If you’re looking to go to college to better yourself and eventually land a high paying job, you may be wasting your money.

That is, if you can afford to go in the first place

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