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NJ A2350

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

William Moen

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Spouses and dependent children of disabled veterans would be exempt from tuition and fees at New Jersey four-year public institutions of higher education for undergraduate study
  • Eligible students must be enrolled in good standing and have applied for all available state and federal grants, scholarships, and VA tuition benefits under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008
  • "Disabled veteran" is defined as someone who served on active duty, received an honorable discharge, and has a total and permanent disability certified by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs as a consequence of military service
  • The State of New Jersey would reimburse institutions for the costs of waiving tuition and fees under this program
  • The bill would take effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

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

Higher Education

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Higher Education1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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