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Five ways to avoid, reduce college debt
Students searching for the college of their dreams typically consider a multitude of factors: strong academic program in their major, vibrant campus life with attractive amenities, student abroad and internship opportunities. But one factor that eventually becomes a focal point is college cost. Currently, more than 40 million Americans have federal student debt totaling more than $1.6 trillion. To avoid joining that group, collegebound students should consider some strategies. Students should apply to at least one public in-state college, where the list price tuition is typically the most affordable. The tuition at Rutgers University – New Brunswick for this past academic year was $17,929 for New Jersey residents. At The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) it was $19,632, and at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) it was $19,000. Room and board do add to the cost, but most New Jersey students live within commuting distance of at least one of New Jersey's 11 public four-year colleges. More: Demonstrated interest bolsters acceptance rate | College Connection Students should spend time in high school identifying the field they want to pursue in college. It's never a good idea to start college 'undecided' because there's no guarantee that once a student does identify a favorite major, there will be a seat available in the program. Even if the student is able to enroll, the courses that have already been taken may not count towards those required for the major. Thus, graduation may be delayed by one or more semesters – significantly increasing the cost of earning a degree. Students should earn money during their college years to help offset student debt or at least cover some of their living expenses. There are companies with locations near many colleges that offer tuition reimbursement including Chipotle, McDonalds, UPS, AT&T, Comcast, T-Mobile, Best Buy, Home Depot and Walmart. More: College essays present unique opportunity to shine | College Connection Students should invest some time in seeking, and applying for, available scholarships. A good place to start is at which offers a scholarship search database that includes four million scholarships that are collectively worth more than $22 billion. Students should work hard to have the highest GPA and SAT scores that they are capable of earning. It's typical for colleges to award scholarship money based on these criteria. Whatever scholarship money is offered for the first year is typically renewed for the next three years. Thus, a $15,000 award ultimately provides $60,000 in scholarship money. So, focusing on GPA and SAT scores is frequently the easiest way for students to minimize their student debt. By paying attention to college costs in advance of enrolling, students can avoid a future of debilitating debt. Susan Alaimo is the founder & director of Collegebound Review, offering PSAT/SAT® preparation & private college advising by Ivy League educated instructors. Visit or call 908-369-5362. This article originally appeared on College debt: Five ways to avoid, reduce financial burden
Yahoo
08-06-2025
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These are the top-ranked New Jersey colleges
While college-bound students often seek to spread their wings, tens of thousands choose to remain in New Jersey each year to take advantage of in-state tuition and highly ranked programs. Students who enroll in one of New Jersey's four-year public colleges and universities benefit from in-state tuition, which can reduce the cost by more than 50%. At Rutgers – New Brunswick, for example, the tuition for state residents in 2024-25 was $17,929 while out-of-state students paid $37,441. Academically, Rutgers – New Brunswick ranks No. 15 of the Top Public National Universities, according to U.S. News & World Report, ahead of such notable institutions as University of Maryland, Purdue University, University of Georgia, and Virgina Tech. Substantial in-state discounts are likewise in place at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ), New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), Rowan University, Ramapo College of New Jersey, Montclair State University, Kean University, and more. More: Researching college majors pays future dividends | College Connection Fortunately, local students are not sacrificing educational rigor as many New Jersey schools, both public and private, offer impressive, highly ranked programs. Princeton University, ranked No. 1 Best National University by U.S. News & World Report, has an extremely low acceptance rate of 4%. However, according to the University's newspaper, The Daily Princetonian, nearly 17% of the incoming Class of 2025 hails from New Jersey. While excelling in all fields, Princeton's most popular majors are Social Sciences, Engineering, and Computer & Information Sciences. Another private Garden State institution, Stevens Institute of Technology, is particularly renown for its programs in Engineering which enroll 53% of the student body. Graduates, overall, move onto successful careers earning a median salary of $90,326 six years after graduation. More: Private consulting firms help set college costs | College Connection New Jersey Institute of Technology, ranked in the Top 50 Public Universities Nationwide, is particularly noted for its programs in Engineering and Computer and Information Sciences. According to its website, the average starting salary for NJIT graduates is $82,232. The College of New Jersey, ranked No. 1 Top Public Regional University – North, is best known for its programs in Business and Teaching. It also hosts a highly competitive seven-year direct entry medical program with Rutgers' New Jersey Medical School. Seton Hall, a Catholic university, is particularly attractive to local students pursuing health-related careers due to its five and six year dual-degree programs. Students can earn their bachelor's and master's degree in Athletic Training in five years, and their bachelor's and advanced degree in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physician Assistant, and Speech-Language Pathology in six years. New Jersey's college-bound students would do well to research the opportunities within their state before contributing to the 'brain drain' of those leaving the Garden State. Susan Alaimo is the founder & director of Collegebound Review, offering PSAT/SAT® preparation & private college advising by Ivy League educated instructors. Visit or call 908-369-5362 This article originally appeared on These are the top-ranked New Jersey colleges | Opinion
Yahoo
11-05-2025
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Midd Finds Brown's Replacment
MIDDLEBURY, VT – The Middlebury men's basketball team will look different on the bench next season, with long time head coach Jeff Brown retiring. The Panthers have named his replacement, hiring Matt Goldsmith as the program's next head coach. Goldsmith has spent the last 10 seasons at the helm of The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) men's basketball program. He won 150 games and 2 conference titles in his time there. More details including on outgoing head coach, Jeff Brown, in the video above. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
