Bill > A6140

This bill prohibits four-year public colleges and universities in New Jersey from charging tuition or fees to the spouse of a disabled veteran, provided certain conditions are met. To qualify, the spouse must be accepted into and enrolled as an undergraduate student in good standing, have applied for all available state and federal student grants and scholarships, and have applied for tuition benefits through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act. The bill defines a "disabled veteran" as someone who served on active duty, was discharged under non-dishonorable conditions, and has been certified by the Department of Veterans Affairs as having a total and permanent disability resulting from military service. The state will reimburse each higher education institution for the costs of waiving these tuition and fees, effectively making undergraduate education free for qualifying spouses of disabled veterans. The legislation would take effect immediately upon enactment.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A6140