Allows military member to qualify for resident tuition rate at county college.

This bill (S 577) allows U.S. military members and their dependents living in New Jersey to qualify for the lower county resident tuition rate at county colleges where they reside or are stationed. Currently, many military families pay higher non-resident tuition because they maintain out-of-county addresses. The bill changes residency determination for tuition purposes at county colleges, ensuring eligible military members and dependents pay the same lower rate as local residents. This directly affects military personnel and their families attending county colleges across New Jersey. The change applies immediately to the next academic year following the bill's effective date.