As a new semester begins in the midst of a partial shutdown of the federal government, it is clearly a stressful time for students whose parents or spouses are currently furloughed and for students who themselves are furloughed federal employees. To help reduce that stress for these members of our community, Rutgers University will temporarily postpone collection of currently unpaid tuition, housing fees, and other charges for furloughed federal employees or their spouses or dependents. More from President Robert Barchi.