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NJ S928
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Kristin Corrado
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AI Summary
- New Jersey residents who are dependent children or surviving spouses of U.S. Armed Forces members killed in the line of duty qualify for state-paid undergraduate tuition at public colleges and universities
- Eligible institutions include State colleges, NJIT, Rutgers, Rowan University, and county colleges
- Scholarship covers tuition costs not already paid by other scholarships, tuition aid grants, or state assistance programs
- Surviving spouses must begin receiving benefits within 8 years of the service member's death; dependent children must begin within 8 years of high school graduation
- The Higher Education Student Assistance Authority will administer the program, with annual appropriations from the state to fund it
Legislative Description
Provides free tuition at public institutions of higher education for surviving spouses and dependent children of military personnel killed in performance of duties.
Higher Education
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee
1/9/2024
Committee Referrals
Higher Eduction1/9/2024
Full Bill Text
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