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Why Free Community College is Right for New Jersey

Appears in: NJ Spotlight

Sara Goldrick-Rab

May 22, 2018

When they were growing up and entering the job market, many people throughout New Jersey got a pretty good deal. With family support, some work, and perhaps some financial aid, college was affordable for them. This was especially true if they went to community college. Traditional grants and scholarships no longer keep college affordable. ‘Bold action,’ as Gov. Murphy has proposed, is necessary

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