Expands volunteer tuition credit program to volunteers and eligible dependents enrolled in four-year public institutions of higher education and increases maximum value of tuition credit.

This bill expands New Jersey's volunteer tuition credit program to include enrollment at four-year public colleges and universities, previously limited to county colleges and vocational schools. It directly affects active volunteer firefighters, first aid/rescue squad members, and their dependent children and spouses. Key changes include raising the annual tuition credit from $600 to $1,000 (with a total maximum of $4,000 over four years) and requiring a four-year service commitment in exchange for the credit. To maintain eligibility, participants must maintain a "C" grade average and provide proof of service to the municipality.