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NJ S2004

NJ S2004
Prohibits four-year public institution of higher education from charging tuition and fees to student who is spouse or dependent child of disabled veteran.

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Introduced
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill prohibits four-year public institutions of higher education from charging tuition or fees to the spouse or dependent child of a disabled veteran. Under the bill, the spouse or dependent child of a disabled veteran is eligible to attend a four-year public institution of higher education tuition-free and fee-free provided that: (1) the spouse or child has been accepted to pursue a course of undergraduate study and is enrolled as an undergraduate student in good standing at that institution; (2) the spouse or child has applied for all available State student grants and scholarships and all available federal student grants and scholarships for which the spouse or child is eligible; and (3) the spouse or child has applied for tuition benefits available through the United States Department of Veterans Affairs for which the spouse or child is eligible under the "Post-9/11 Veterans educational Assistance Act of 2008," Pub.L.110-252 (38 U.S.C. s.3301 et seq.). The bill directs the State to reimburse each institution of higher education for the costs of waiving tuition and fees pursuant to the bill's provisions.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits four-year public institutions of higher education in New Jersey from charging tuition or fees to the spouse or dependent child of a disabled veteran. To be eligible, the spouse or child must be accepted and enrolled as an undergraduate student, have applied for all available state and federal student grants and scholarships, and have applied for any tuition benefits available through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The state will reimburse each institution for the costs of waiving the tuition and fees under this law. The bill defines a "disabled veteran" as a person who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces, was discharged under conditions other than dishonorable, and has experienced a total and permanent disability certified by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs as a consequence of military service.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee (on 01/09/2024)
(3 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S2004
BillText https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S2500/2004_I1.HTM
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