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NJ A3855

NJ A3855
Permits 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
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026-2027 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 allows members of the New Jersey National Guard, who are eligible for tuition benefits at public institutions of higher education, to transfer those benefits to their spouse or a dependent child. Currently, National Guard members can receive up to 16 tuition-free credits per semester after completing Initial Active Duty Training and meeting other academic and financial aid requirements. Under this new legislation, a Guard member can transfer 50% of these benefits to a spouse, allowing them to receive up to 16 tuition-free credits per semester, or 100% of the benefits to a dependent child, who would then be eligible for up to eight tuition-free credits per semester. To receive the transferred benefit, the spouse or child must also be accepted into a program and be in good academic standing, and must have applied for all available state and federal student grants and scholarships. A Guard member can only transfer these benefits to one person. This change aims to provide greater educational opportunities for the families of New Jersey National Guard members.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (8)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee (on 01/13/2026)
(2 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A3855
BillText https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A4000/3855_I1.HTM
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