NJ S1455

Misrepresenting federal tuition benefits (Post-9/11 GI Bill, Montgomery GI Bill Active Duty, Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserve) to service members or veterans by colleges, proprietary schools, private career schools, or third-party recruiters becomes an unlawful practice under New Jersey's consumer fraud act.

Prohibited deceptive practices include misrepresenting enrollment costs, applicability of federal education benefits toward program costs, and the availability or repayment terms of financial aid and student loans.

The Office of the Secretary of Higher Education must establish a GI Bill public awareness campaign in consultation with the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs to educate service members and veterans about their federal tuition benefits.

The public awareness campaign must include information on determining GI Bill eligibility through the State Approving Agency, verifying benefits can be used at specific institutions, and accessing additional financial aid sources.