S 3580 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Requires public institutions of higher education to waive or reimburse application fees and transcript fees for veterans and members of military.

This bill requires New Jersey's public colleges and universities to waive or reimburse application fees and transcript fees for veterans, active-duty military members, and New Jersey National Guard members who live in New Jersey and accept admission. It directly affects eligible service members seeking higher education within the state. The key provision mandates that institutions must eliminate these specific fees upon enrollment, either by not charging them upfront or refunding them after the fact. The policy applies immediately to all public higher education institutions in New Jersey.
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 19, 2026 Last action Feb 19, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee
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