NJ S2012

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 at New Jersey public or degree-granting proprietary institutions, for a maximum of eight semesters.

Eligible retirees must have at least four years of full-time service before disability retirement and must apply for all available state and federal student grants and scholarships.

Dependent children and spouses of law enforcement officers or firefighters who died in the line of duty are also entitled to up to 16 tuition-free credits per semester for a maximum of eight semesters.

Spouses who already hold undergraduate degrees may pursue tuition-free graduate study, excluding medical, dental, or law programs.

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