S.3871

Directs Higher Education Student Assistance Authority to increase income protection allowance used in determining eligibility of independent adult student for Tuition Aid Grant Program.

Introduced·3/12/26

New Jersey S3871 directs the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority to increase the income protection allowance for independent adult students.

New Jersey S3871 mandates the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority to raise the income protection allowance for independent adult students seeking tuition aid grants. This change aligns the allowance with the federal Pell Grant's income protection allowance, ensuring more equitable financial aid eligibility. The adjustment takes effect immediately and applies to grants awarded in the first academic year following the bill's enactment.

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Where it stands

Current
Budget and Appropriations Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Higher Eduction Committee: Reported with Amendments

5 Yea

DRDDR

0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 16

12:00 PM

Senate Higher Education Hearing

History

Mar 16

Senate

Reported from Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading

Mar 16

Senate

Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee

Mar 12

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee