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NJ A1806

NJ A1806
Provides veterans with up to 60 credits tuition-free at county college serving county of residence.


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Introduced
01/11/2022
In Committee
05/11/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Provides veterans with up to 60 credits tuition-free at county college serving county of residence.

AI Summary

This bill provides veterans who are residents of New Jersey with up to 60 credits of tuition-free education at the county college serving their county of residence. To be eligible, veterans must apply for all available State and federal student grants and scholarships, as well as any tuition benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, except in cases where they are transferring such benefits. The bill also requires county colleges to advise veteran students on available financial aid options, and allows the colleges to charge other fees, subject to approval by the State Treasurer, for veterans receiving the tuition-free credits.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Reported and Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee (on 05/11/2023)

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