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NJ S1364
NJ S1364Provides veterans with up to 60 credits tuition-free at county college serving county of residence.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill provides that veterans who are enrolled in good standing at the New Jersey county college serving their county of residence will be eligible to receive up to 60 credits tuition-free. For purposes of the bill, a "veteran" is a citizen and resident of the State who served on active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States, or a Reserve component, and was honorably discharged or released under honorable circumstances. In order to be eligible for tuition benefits under the bill, the veteran is required to apply for all available State and federal student grants and scholarships for which he is eligible, as well as any tuition benefits for which he is eligible under the federal Post-9/11 GI Bill (38 U.S.C. s.3301 et seq.). If the county college in which the veteran is enrolled awards the veteran any credits for military experience, those credits will count toward the maximum number of 60 credits tuition-free.
AI Summary
This bill provides that honorably discharged veterans who are residents of New Jersey and served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces or its Reserve components will be eligible to receive up to 60 college credits tuition-free at the county college serving their county of residence, provided they are enrolled in good standing. To qualify, veterans must first apply for all available state and federal student grants and scholarships, as well as any tuition benefits they are eligible for under the federal Post-9/11 GI Bill, which is a federal program offering educational assistance to veterans. Any college credits awarded for military experience will count towards the 60-credit limit, and while tuition is covered, other college fees may still apply.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S1364 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S1500/1364_I1.HTM |
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