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NJ S3387
Bill
Status
2/9/2026
Primary Sponsor
Raj Mukherji
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AI Summary
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New Jersey National Guard members in good standing who completed Initial Active Duty Training may transfer their tuition benefit to either a spouse or one dependent child, but not both
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Spouses receiving the transferred benefit are eligible for up to 16 credits per semester tuition-free at New Jersey public colleges and universities (100% of the member's benefit)
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Dependent children receiving the transferred benefit are eligible for up to 8 credits per semester tuition-free (50% of the member's benefit)
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Recipients must be enrolled as undergraduate or graduate students in good standing and must apply for all available state and federal grants and scholarships
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The State will reimburse public institutions for tuition costs of spouses and dependents receiving transferred benefits, to the extent not covered by federal VA educational assistance
Legislative Description
Permits member of New Jersey National Guard to transfer 50 percent of certain tuition benefit to dependent child or 100 percent of certain tuition benefit to spouse.
Budget and Appropriations
Last Action
Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
2/19/2026