Requires public institutions of higher education to waive tuition and fees for Medal of Honor and Purple Heart Medal military recipients.
This New Jersey bill requires public colleges and universities to cover tuition and fees for residents who are Medal of Honor or Purple Heart recipients. It applies to undergraduate students enrolled full-time at good standing, provided they have applied for all available state and federal financial aid. Recipients may take up to 16 credits per semester tuition-free for a maximum of eight semesters (four years). The policy takes effect in the first full academic year after enactment, with eligibility verified by each institution's governing board.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee
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