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NJ S3387

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Raj Mukherji

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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)

  • Dependent children receiving the transferred benefit are eligible for up to 8 credits per semester tuition-free (50% of the member's benefit)

  • Recipients must be enrolled as undergraduate or graduate students in good standing and must apply for all available state and federal grants and scholarships

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Budget and Appropriations2/19/2026
Higher Eduction2/9/2026

Full Bill Text

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