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NJ A4592

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Carol Murphy

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends N.J.S.18A:71C-23 to require the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority to consider the combined income of all cosigners when determining eligibility for NJCLASS loans

  • Addresses situations where students with two cosigning parents are currently denied loans because neither parent individually meets the minimum income threshold, even when their combined income exceeds it

  • Maintains existing verification requirements allowing the authority to use federal tax returns, pay stubs, bank statements, and applicant certifications to confirm financial information

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Requires Higher Education Student Assistance Authority to consider combined income of all cosigners on application for participation in New Jersey College Loans to Assist State Students (NJCLASS) Loan Program.

Higher Education

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Higher Education3/10/2026

Full Bill Text

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