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Senate committee hears hours of testimony on bill to equalize Tuition Aid Grant awards; no vote today
Summary
Lawmakers and stakeholders sparred over S3383, a proposal to equalize Tuition Aid Grant (TAG) awards across independent and public four‑year institutions. Supporters said equal pay for need would reduce inequity; opponents warned equalization without new funding could cut awards for thousands. The committee took testimony and delayed a vote.
The New Jersey Senate Higher Education Committee spent much of its session hearing testimony on Senate Bill 3,383, which would make Tuition Aid Grant awards equal for students attending independent institutions and students enrolled at four‑year public colleges and universities. Chairman Kryon told the panel he would not seek a vote and instead wanted input to refine the proposal.
Supporters who addressed the committee said TAG is an essential tool for affordability and degree completion. "TAG is not just a tuition subsidy. It's a degree completion tool and a workforce development strategy," said Jennifer Keys Maloney, who represents…
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