A 4645 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Revises law permitting undocumented students to pay in-State tuition rate at public institution of higher education and receive certain student financial assistance.

This bill would remove eligibility for in-state tuition rates and certain state financial aid programs at New Jersey public colleges and universities for students without lawful immigration status. Under the proposed changes, only U.S. citizens and eligible noncitizens would qualify for these benefits, even if they meet other requirements like attending New Jersey high school for three years or more. The legislation also repeals existing provisions that allowed some undocumented students to participate in these programs, while leaving unchanged the eligibility rules for students holding T or U visas or dependents of certain visa holders.
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Mar 2026
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Introduced Mar 10, 2026 Last action Mar 10, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee
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