Tuition Waiver for National Guard Members

Policy Administrator: Bursar

Authority: N.J.S.A. 18A:64-13

Effective Date: November 22, 2010; February 16, 2011; February 24, 2021

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Policy File Number: VI-54

Approved By: Board of Trustees

Any member of the New Jersey National Guard in good standing with their respective unit shall be permitted to enroll in courses and receive a waiver for applicable tuition charges only. The waiver will cover assessed tuition up to the maximum credits provided under the flat rate billing standard during fall and spring semesters and up to 16 credits in the summer semesters. The value of the waiver is to be determined by actual credit enrollment numbers less allowable funding programs first applied (including but not limited to PELL, SEOG, TAG, Post 911, Tuition Assistance, etc.).

Any children or a surviving spouse of a member of the New Jersey National Guard who completed Initial Active Duty Training and was killed in the performance of their duties while on active duty with the New Jersey National Guard shall be permitted to attend courses under the flat rate billing standard during fall and spring semester and up to 16 credits during the summer tuition free (excluding fees) if seats are available on the first day of class and tuition-paying students constitute the minimum number of students required for the course.

Review History:

Policy Administrator 06/29/2020

Divisional Executive 07/01/2020

General Counsel 10/07/2020

Cabinet 11/20/2020

President 11/23/2020

Board of Trustees 02/24/2021