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NJ S3871
Bill
Status
3/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Cryan
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AI Summary
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Directs New Jersey's Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (HESAA) to increase the income protection allowance (IPA) for independent adult students applying for Tuition Aid Grants
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Aligns the state IPA with the federal IPA used by the U.S. Department of Education for Pell Grant eligibility calculations
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The income protection allowance is the amount of student income disregarded when determining financial aid eligibility; New Jersey's current IPA is significantly lower than the federal standard
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Takes effect immediately and applies to tuition aid grants awarded in the first academic year following enactment
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Sponsored by Senator Joseph P. Cryan (District 20, Union County) and introduced March 12, 2026
Legislative Description
Directs Higher Education Student Assistance Authority to increase income protection allowance used in determining eligibility of independent adult student for Tuition Aid Grant Program.
Budget and Appropriations
Last Action
Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
3/16/2026