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NJ S3383
Bill
Status
2/9/2026
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Cryan
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AI Summary
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Equalizes Tuition Aid Grant (TAG) award amounts between students attending four-year public institutions and those attending independent (private) institutions of higher education in New Jersey
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Requires the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority to adopt award tables providing equal grant values based on financial need, regardless of whether students attend public or private four-year colleges
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Caps the tuition aid grant at the actual cost of tuition at the four-year public institution, preventing grants from exceeding tuition charges
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Affects approximately 65,000 to 70,000 students expected to receive TAG awards in the 2025-2026 academic year
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Takes effect immediately and applies starting with the first full academic year following enactment
Legislative Description
Requires tuition aid grant amounts to be equal for students enrolled in independent institutions of higher education and students enrolled in four-year public institutions of higher education.
Higher Education
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee
2/9/2026