S 2609 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Increases tuition credit amount permitted under volunteer tuition credit program.

This bill increases the tuition credit amount for volunteer firefighters and first responders in New Jersey. It raises the annual credit from $600 to $1,250 per year (up to a total of $5,000 over four years) for active members of volunteer fire companies or first aid/rescue squads, plus their spouses and dependent children. To qualify, individuals must agree to serve four years in such a volunteer organization and sign a service agreement with their municipality. The credit covers tuition at county colleges, vocational schools, or technical institutes, though students still pay required fees like lab or registration costs.
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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 in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee
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