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NJ S3358

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Shirley Turner

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Eliminates State tuition aid grant eligibility for students at proprietary (for-profit) institutions starting with the 2026-2027 academic year, with exceptions for current recipients who may continue receiving grants until they complete their eligibility period

  • Redefines "eligible institution" for tuition aid grants to include only county colleges, public research universities, State colleges, and independent (non-profit) institutions of higher education

  • Redirects funding previously allocated for students at proprietary institutions to the summer tuition aid grant program beginning in the 2026-2027 academic year

  • Requires eligible institutions to annually report graduation rates (and transfer rates for county colleges) of State tuition aid grant recipients to the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority for public posting

Legislative Description

Phases out State tuition aid grants for students enrolled in proprietary institutions of higher education; redirects State tuition aid grant funding for students enrolled in proprietary institutions to summer tuition aid grant program.

Higher Education

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee

2/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Higher Eduction2/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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