financial aid

Winants Hall at Rutgers University in New Brunswick
Jul 9, 2026

Rutgers approves $6.2B budget, 3% tuition increase

Rutgers approved a $6.2B budget with a 3% tuition increase, hiring freeze and expanded financial aid for 2026-27.

Rider University
Feb 25, 2026

Rider Hope Fund awards $125K to 40+ students

Rider University’s Presidential Hope Fund awarded over $125,000 to more than 40 students facing financial crises to support degree completion since October 2025.

Graduation
Dec 2, 2025

NJ program brings 13,500 adult learners back to school

Some College No Degree helps students earn diplomas, universities recapture tuition and boosts the economy, according to a new report.

Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken
Oct 1, 2025

Stevens to offer free tuition for families earning $75K or less

The Hoboken-based university will launch The Stevens Investment in fall 2026 in an effort to promote access to higher education.