NJ A227

Retired law enforcement officers and firefighters who left service due to a service-related disability may receive up to 16 tuition-free credits per semester at New Jersey public or degree-granting proprietary institutions, for a maximum of eight semesters.

Eligible retirees must have served at least four years full-time prior to disability retirement and must apply for all available federal and state grants and scholarships before receiving tuition-free benefits.

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

Spouses who already completed an undergraduate degree before their spouse's death may instead enroll tuition-free in a graduate program, excluding medical, dental, or law programs.

The State of New Jersey will reimburse institutions for tuition costs not covered by grants and scholarships for all eligible participants.