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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 a student may elect to use a portion of a tuition aid grant (TAG) award, or an opportunity grant funded through the Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF), during the summer session following the academic year for courses that fulfill graduation requirements or award credits in the student's academic major. The student would be responsible for notifying the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (HESAA), in the case of TAG, or the Office of the Secretary of Higher Education, in the case of EOF, of the intent to use a portion of the award during the summer. HESAA or the secretary, as appropriate, would adjust the amount of the student's award that will be disbursed during the academic year, and notify the student that using a portion of the grant during the summer session will reduce the amount of the award that will be disbursed during the academic year. HESAA or the secretary, as appropriate, would also be required to annually report the number of students who did and did not use a portion of a grant award to enroll in courses during the summer, and the number and percent of these students who graduated within 100 percent and 150 percent of normal completion time. This bill implements a recommendation of the College Affordability Study Commission which released its final report in September 2016.
AI Summary
This bill allows students to use portions of their Tuition Aid Grant (TAG) awards or Opportunity Grants, which are funded through the Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF), for summer session courses that count towards graduation or their major. Students must inform the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (HESAA) for TAG or the Office of the Secretary of Higher Education for EOF of their intention to use these funds during the summer, and this will result in a reduction of their award for the regular academic year. Both HESAA and the Secretary will be required to report annually on how many students utilize this summer option and their graduation rates within 100% and 150% of the normal completion time, with the use of these grants during the summer not affecting the total number of years a student is eligible for the grant. This initiative is based on a recommendation from the College Affordability Study Commission.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A2014 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A2500/2014_I1.HTM |
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