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NJ S3033
Bill
Status
4/8/2024
Primary Sponsor
Vincent Polistina
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AI Summary
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Amends the NJCLASS Loan Program to require the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (HESAA) to consider the combined incomes of all cosigners when determining a borrower's eligibility based on minimum income requirements
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Addresses situations where students with two parent cosigners are denied loans because neither parent individually meets the minimum income threshold, even when their combined income exceeds the requirement
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Maintains existing provisions allowing HESAA to verify financial information through federal tax returns, pay stubs, bank statements, and applicant certifications
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Requires Higher Education Student Assistance Authority to consider combined income of all cosigners on application for participation in New Jersey College Loans to Assist State Students (NJCLASS) Loan Program.
Higher Education
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee
4/8/2024