NJ A3356

Retired law enforcement officers and firefighters who retired due to service-related injury or illness can receive up to 16 tuition-free credits per semester at public or proprietary degree-granting institutions, for a maximum of eight semesters

Eligible retirees must have served full-time for at least four years before disability retirement and must apply for all available state and federal grants and scholarships first

Spouses and dependent children of law enforcement officers or firefighters who died in the line of duty are also eligible for up to 16 tuition-free credits per semester for eight semesters

Spouses who already completed undergraduate degrees before the officer's or firefighter's death may enroll tuition-free in graduate programs, excluding medical, dental, or law programs

The State will reimburse institutions for tuition costs not covered by grants and scholarships for all eligible recipients