S 3349 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Establishes New Jersey Workforce Industry Needs Scholarship.

This bill establishes the New Jersey Workforce Industry Needs Scholarship to support students at county colleges and vocational schools. It covers up to $5,000 annually for tuition, fees, course materials, and professional license costs (after other aid), limited to two years for non-degree programs or three years for associate degrees. To qualify, students must be New Jersey residents enrolled in programs aligned with state labor needs - such as health care, advanced manufacturing, or education - and either be employed or complete a financial literacy course. The program requires annual reporting on scholarship usage, recipient demographics, and job placement rates in targeted fields.
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Introduced Jun 3, 2024 Last action Jun 3, 2024
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee
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