Expands Tuition Aid Grant program to include workforce training programs.

S 3229 expands New Jersey's Tuition Aid Grant Program to include eligible workforce training programs, allowing students in these programs to access state financial aid. To qualify, programs must require at least 150 hours of instruction, offer an industry-valued credential, and maintain 70% average completion and job placement rates. The Higher Education Student Assistance Authority will designate qualifying programs and require them to report student outcomes, which will be posted publicly. This change directly affects workforce training programs and students pursuing career-focused, non-degree training without traditional college credentials.