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NJ S3387
NJ S3387Permits 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
02/09/2026
02/09/2026
In Committee
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
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 higher education institutions, to transfer those benefits to their spouse or a dependent child. Currently, eligible National Guard members can receive up to 16 tuition-free credits per semester after completing their initial training and meeting other academic and financial aid requirements. Under this bill, a Guard member can transfer 50% of these tuition benefits to a spouse, allowing them to receive up to 16 tuition-free credits per semester, or transfer 100% of the benefits to a dependent child, who would then be eligible for up to eight tuition-free credits per semester. To receive these transferred benefits, the spouse or child must be accepted into and in good academic standing at a public institution of higher education and must have applied for all available state and federal student grants and scholarships for which they are eligible. A Guard member can only transfer their benefit to one person. The State will reimburse public institutions for the tuition costs not covered by other federal benefits.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee (on 02/19/2026)
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/2026/S3387 |
| Analysis - Statement SMV 2/19/26 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S3500/3387_S1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S3500/3387_I1.HTM |
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