Prohibits public institution of higher education from charging tuition to student who is dependent child of veteran who died or is disabled as result of service-related injury.
Impact
If enacted, A3573 will significantly impact New Jersey's higher education policy by making public institutions waive tuition for qualifying students. The bill mandates that these institutions will be reimbursed by the state for any tuition amounts they forgo. Such a move could enhance educational access for many families and result in increased enrollment of veteran dependents in New Jersey's public universities and colleges, fostering a more educated workforce.
Summary
Assembly Bill A3573 aims to provide financial assistance for education to the children of veterans who have died or become disabled as a result of service-related injuries. The bill proposes that dependent children of such veterans are entitled to receive up to 60 credit hours tuition-free for an associate degree program, and up to 120 credit hours for a baccalaureate degree program at public higher education institutions in New Jersey. This initiative is intended to ease the financial burden of higher education on families of veterans who have sacrificed for their country.
Contention
Though the bill primarily garners support due to its noble intentions, there are potential points of contention regarding the funding mechanism for the reimbursements to educational institutions. Some lawmakers may raise concerns about the fiscal implications for the state budget, especially in times of economic uncertainty. Additionally, discussions around eligibility criteria could lead to debates about whether the measures are sufficiently inclusive for all veteran families or if they inadvertently exclude certain groups based on financial aid status or residency requirements.
Same As
Prohibits public institution of higher education from charging tuition to student who is dependent child of veteran who died or is disabled as result of service-related injury.
Prohibits public institution of higher education from charging tuition to student who is dependent child of veteran who died or is disabled as result of service-related injury.
Prohibits public institution of higher education from charging tuition to student who is dependent child of veteran who died or is disabled as result of service-related injury.
Prohibits four-year public institution of higher education from charging tuition and fees to student who is spouse or dependent child of disabled veteran.
Prohibits four-year public institution of higher education from charging tuition and fees to student who is spouse or dependent child of disabled veteran.
Relating to the eligibility of children and other dependents of certain military personnel or veterans for tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education.
Creates the "Missouri Disabled Veterans' Dependents Tuition Waiver" to provide college tuition waivers for the children, stepchildren, and spouses of certain veterans
Creates the "Missouri Disabled Veterans' Dependents Tuition Waiver" to provide college tuition waivers for the children, stepchildren, and spouses of certain veterans
Creates the "Missouri Disabled Veterans' Dependents Tuition Waiver" to provide college tuition waivers for the children, stepchildren, and spouses of certain veterans
Requires undergraduate students to file degree plan and requires institutions of higher education and certain propriety institutions to develop pathway systems to graduation.
Requires undergraduate students to file degree plan and requires institutions of higher education and certain proprietary institutions to develop pathway systems to graduation.
Establishes process for merger or consolidation of public institution of higher education with other institutions of higher education or certain proprietary institutions; requires executive and legislative approval of merger or consolidation.
Establishes process for merger or consolidation of public institution of higher education with other institutions of higher education or certain proprietary institutions; requires executive and legislative approval of merger or consolidation.
Relating to the issuance of a diploma to a student graduating from a public institution of higher education that has undergone a merger, acquisition, or name change.