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NJ A2575

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Carmen Morales

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Secretary of Higher Education must establish guidelines for student financial aid offers based on best practices from the 2022 U.S. Government Accountability Office report

  • Guidelines must require institutions to clearly differentiate direct and indirect costs, provide total cost of attendance, and estimate net price

  • Financial aid offers must use standardized terms and definitions, explain students' rights to accept or decline aid, and include institutional contact information

  • Prohibits use of the term "award" in student financial aid offers to prevent misleading terminology

  • Guidelines must comply with U.S. Department of Education's College Financing Plan and existing New Jersey consumer information laws while avoiding duplication of federal requirements

Legislative Description

Requires Secretary of Higher Education to establish guidelines regarding best practices for student financial aid offers.

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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