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NJ A6096
NJ A6096Permits member of New Jersey National Guard to transfer 50 percent of certain tuition benefit to dependent child or 100 percent of certain tuition benefit to spouse.
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Introduced
11/24/2025
11/24/2025
In Committee
11/24/2025
11/24/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill permits a member of the New Jersey National Guard to transfer a certain tuition benefit to the member's spouse or child. Under current law, any member of the New Jersey National Guard is permitted to attend courses at any public institution of higher education and receive up to 16 credits per semester tuition-free provided that the member has: (1) completed Initial Active Duty Training and is in good standing as an active member of the New Jersey National Guard; (2) been accepted to pursue a course of undergraduate study and is enrolled as an undergraduate student in good standing at that institution or a course of graduate study and is enrolled as a graduate student in good standing at that institution; (3) applied for all available State student grants and scholarships and all available federal student grants and scholarships for which the member is eligible; and (4) applied for certain federal tuition benefits available through the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. The bill permits any member of the New Jersey National Guard, who is eligible for the tuition benefit available under current law, to transfer the benefit to a spouse or dependent child, provided that the spouse or child: (1) has been accepted to pursue a course of undergraduate study and is enrolled as an undergraduate student in good standing at that institution or a course of graduate study and is enrolled as a graduate student in good standing at that institution; and (2) 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. The bill provides that a member may only transfer the benefit to one person. Under the bill, a spouse receiving a transferred tuition benefit is eligible to receive up to 16 credits per semester tuition-free at a public institution of higher education. The bill further provides that a dependent child receiving a transferred tuition benefit is eligible to receive up to eight credits per semester tuition-free.
AI Summary
This bill modifies New Jersey's tuition assistance program for National Guard members by allowing them to transfer a portion of their tuition benefit to their spouse or dependent child. Currently, National Guard members can attend public higher education institutions tuition-free for up to 16 credits per semester if they have completed Initial Active Duty Training and meet certain academic and financial aid requirements. The new provisions allow a National Guard member in good standing to transfer their tuition benefit, with specific conditions: a spouse can receive up to 16 credits per semester tuition-free, while a dependent child can receive up to 8 credits per semester tuition-free. The transfer is limited to one person, and the recipient must be enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student in good standing and have applied for all available state and federal student grants and scholarships. This bill aims to provide additional educational support for National Guard families by allowing members to share their tuition benefit with a spouse or child, potentially helping them pursue higher education more affordably.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee (on 11/24/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A6096 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A6500/6096_I1.HTM |
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