NJ A292

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

Eligible retirees must have served at least four years as full-time officers or firefighters, be enrolled in good standing, and apply for all available state and federal grants and scholarships.

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

Surviving spouses who already hold undergraduate degrees may instead enroll tuition-free in graduate programs, excluding medical, dental, or law programs.

The State of New Jersey will reimburse institutions for tuition costs not covered by federal or state grants and scholarships.