N.J. lawmakers limit college aid program

Fewer New Jersey students will qualify for merit-based college scholarships under limits designed to preserve the program and save the state money.

Revisions to NJ STARS and STARS II will take effect next year if Gov. Jon S. Corzine signs the measure as expected. The Assembly and Senate approved the bill today.

The proposal tightens eligibility standards and excludes families earning more than $250,000 from eligibility. Corzine sought to limit participation to families earning less than $100,000.

>Read the full article on NJ.com

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