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NJ A6140

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Michele Matsikoudis

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Origin

General Assembly

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Spouses of disabled veterans would be prohibited from being charged tuition or fees at New Jersey's four-year public institutions of higher education for undergraduate study

  • Eligible spouses must be enrolled as undergraduate students in good standing and must apply for all available state and federal grants, scholarships, and VA tuition benefits under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act

  • "Disabled veteran" is defined as a person who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces, was honorably discharged, and has a total and permanent disability certified by the VA as a consequence of military service

  • The State of New Jersey would reimburse institutions of higher education for all costs associated with waiving tuition and fees under this program

Legislative Description

Prohibits four-year public institution of higher education from charging tuition and fees to student who is spouse of disabled veteran.

Military and Veterans' Affairs

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee

12/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Military and Veterans' Affairs12/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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