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NJ A2954

NJ A2954
Provides free tuition at public institutions of higher education for surviving spouses and dependent children of military personnel killed in performance of duties.


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Introduced
02/28/2022
In Committee
02/28/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill provides that any resident of New Jersey who is a dependent child or surviving spouse of a member of the United States Armed Forces who is killed in the performances of his duties, upon being accepted to pursue a course of undergraduate study in a State college or university created pursuant to chapter 64 of Title 18A of the New Jersey Statutes, the New Jersey Institute of Technology, Rutgers, The State University, Rowan University, or a county college will, while enrolled as an undergraduate student in good standing at the institution, have his tuition paid by the State. The amount of the scholarship may not exceed an amount equal to the portion of tuition costs at the institution that is not otherwise covered by any other State scholarship, tuition aid grant, benefit or other assistance awarded to the recipient. The bill also provides that, in the case of a dependent child, eligibility for the scholarship will be limited to eight years following graduation from high school. A surviving spouse will be eligible for initial receipt of the scholarship for a period of eight years from the date of death of the person.

AI Summary

This bill provides free tuition at public institutions of higher education in New Jersey for the surviving spouses and dependent children of military personnel killed in the performance of their duties. The scholarship covers the portion of tuition costs not already covered by other forms of financial aid, and is limited to 8 years for a surviving spouse or 8 years after high school graduation for a dependent child. The Higher Education Student Assistance Authority is responsible for implementing the program and necessary funding will be appropriated annually.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee (on 02/28/2022)

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