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NJ S1779
NJ S1779Directs Higher Education Student Assistance Authority to grant deferment of New Jersey College Loans to Assist State Students (NJCLASS) student loan payments to new parent.
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill provides that in the event that an eligible student borrower under the NJCLASS Loan Program becomes a parent, the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority will be required to grant a deferment of payment of loan principal and interest for a period of 12 weeks. To qualify for the loan deferment, the student borrower must provide the authority with proof of the child's birth or adoption within 120 days of the birth or adoption. The bill provides that the deferment will begin on the date that the student borrower's proof of the child's birth or adoption is received by the authority and will end 12 weeks after that date. Interest on the loan will not accrue during the period of deferment.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority to grant a 12-week deferment of student loan payments under the NJCLASS Loan Program to eligible student borrowers who become parents. To qualify, the student borrower must provide proof of the child's birth or adoption within 120 days, and the deferment will begin on the date the authority receives the proof and end 12 weeks later. During the deferment period, no interest will accrue on the loan.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee (on 01/09/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S1779 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S2000/1779_I1.HTM |
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