S.816

Extends eligibility for tuition benefit to dependents of members of United States Armed Forces who died while on active duty.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

Extends tuition benefit eligibility to dependents of U.S. Armed Forces members who died on active duty.

New Jersey S816 extends the tuition benefit to dependents of U.S. Armed Forces members who died on active duty. This includes a monetary award equal to 10% of tuition costs for non-tuition expenses. Eligibility requires enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program, application for state and federal grants, and application for VA benefits. The bill amends N.J.S.18A:62-25 to include these dependents and takes effect immediately for the next academic year.

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Where it stands

Current
Higher Eduction Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 13

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee