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NJ S870
Bill
Status
1/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Anthony M. Bucco
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AI Summary
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Dependent children of veterans who died, are missing in action, or are totally and permanently disabled due to service-related injuries are entitled to tuition-free education at New Jersey public colleges and universities
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Covers up to 60 credit hours for associate degree programs and up to 120 credit hours for baccalaureate degree programs
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Eligible veterans must have entered the U.S. Armed Forces in New Jersey or been a New Jersey resident upon entry into service
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Students must be New Jersey residents, maintain satisfactory academic progress, and apply for all available federal and state grants, scholarships, and VA tuition benefits before receiving this benefit
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The State of New Jersey will reimburse public institutions of higher education for the costs of waiving tuition under this program
Legislative Description
Prohibits public institution of higher education from charging tuition to student who is dependent child of veteran who died or is disabled as result of service-related injury.
Higher Education
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee
1/9/2024