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NJ Rev Stat § 18A:71B-23 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:71B-23 - Scholarships for undergraduate education; eligibility.

18A:71B-23 Scholarships for undergraduate education; eligibility.  18A:71B-23. Any child or surviving spouse of a member or officer of a New Jersey volunteer fire company, volunteer first aid or rescue squad or municipal fire, police, county police or park police department, State fire service or of the division of State police, or of a permanent, active and full-time officer employee of this State or any political subdivision thereof holding the following titles: State investigator, correction officer, recruit, senior correction officer, sergeant, lieutenant, captain, correction officer duty keeper, court attendant and sheriff's officer, court attendant and sheriff's officer lieutenant, court attendant and sheriff's officer captain, court attendant and sheriff's officer deputy chief, prosecutor's detective, prosecutor's investigator, narcotics officer, marine patrolman, senior marine patrolman, principal marine patrolman, chief, bureau of marine law enforcement, or who is an inspector, assistant, technician, supervisor or superintendent with respect to the enforcement and regulation of weights and measures, or civil defense or disaster control worker, which member, officer or worker was killed in the performance of his duties as a member of such company, squad or fire or police department or division, or worker in a civil defense or disaster control unit, upon such child or surviving spouse being accepted to pursue a course of undergraduate study in any public institution of higher education of this State, as enumerated in N.J.S.18A:62-1, shall, while enrolled as an undergraduate student in good standing at the institution, have the tuition paid by the State; or upon that child or surviving spouse being accepted to pursue a course of undergraduate study at any independent institution of higher education located in the State, shall, while enrolled as an undergraduate in good standing at that independent institution of higher education, have that part of the tuition which is not more than the highest tuition charged at the public institutions of higher education in this State, enumerated in N.J.S.18A:62-1, paid by the State. Eligibility for this program shall be limited to a period of eight years following graduation from high school, in the case of a child, pursuant to rules and regulations established by the authority. There shall be no time limit on eligibility for this program in the case of a surviving spouse. amended 2019, c.378.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:71B-23.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:71B-23.1 - Short title.

18A:71B-23.1 Short title.  1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "New Jersey World Trade Center Scholarship Program Act." L.2001,c.442,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:71B-23.2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:71B-23.2 - Definitions relative to "New Jersey World Trade Center Scholarship Program Act."

18A:71B-23.2 Definitions relative to "New Jersey World Trade Center Scholarship Program Act."  2. As used in this act: "Institution of higher education" means an institution of higher education licensed by the appropriate agency or department and accredited or preaccredited by a nationally recognized accrediting association. An institution of higher education shall also include certain proprietary institutions, but only for degree granting programs approved by the Commission on Higher Education or other proprietary institutions as determined by the authority. "Authority" means the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority established pursuant to N.J.S.18A:71A-1 et seq.  L.2001,c.442,s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:71B-23.3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:71B-23.3 - New Jersey World Trade Center Scholarship Fund.

18A:71B-23.3 New Jersey World Trade Center Scholarship Fund.  3. a. There is established in the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority a nonlapsing fund which shall be known as the New Jersey World Trade Center Scholarship Fund. The fund shall be administered by the board of trustees established pursuant to section 4 of this act. b. The fund shall consist of: all moneys appropriated by the Legislature for inclusion in the fund; investment earnings of the fund; and moneys contributed to the fund by private sources, to be used for the purposes of this act. The moneys in the fund shall be invested and reinvested by the Director of the Division of Investment in the Department of the Treasury. L.2001,c.442,s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:71B-23.4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:71B-23.4 - Board of Trustees; membership; duties; responsibilities.

18A:71B-23.4 Board of Trustees; membership; duties; responsibilities.  4. a. The board of trustees of the New Jersey World Trade Center Scholarship Fund shall consist of the State Treasurer, or a designee, and ten public members appointed as follows: two by the President of the Senate, two by the Speaker of the General Assembly and six by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate. Seven of the public members shall be persons who were directly affected by the terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001. Two of the public members shall be named by the Governor to serve as co-chairpersons of the board. b. Each public member of the board shall serve for a term of four years and until a successor shall have been appointed and qualified; except that of the first members appointed, two shall serve for one year, two shall serve for two years, three shall serve for three years and three shall serve for four years. Any vacancy in the membership of the board shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment for the remainder of the unexpired term. c. Members of the board shall serve without compensation but shall be entitled to be reimbursed for all reasonable and necessary expenses incurred in the discharge of their duties. d. The board shall have the following duties and responsibilities: (1) establish criteria for the determination of eligibility for a scholarship from the fund; (2) establish procedures for determining the amount of each scholarship award, based on the financial need of the applicant and the resources available to the applicant to meet his higher education costs; (3) report annually to the Governor and the Legislature on the performance of its duties in accordance with the provisions of this act; (4) solicit and raise private funds to finance the New Jersey World Trade Center Scholarship Program; and (5) receive and disburse such contributions to the fund as may be forthcoming from private and public sources. L.2001,c.442,s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:71B-23.5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:71B-23.5 - Awarding of scholarships.

18A:71B-23.5 Awarding of scholarships.  5. a. The board is hereby authorized to award scholarships from the fund for the costs of undergraduate study at an institution of higher education to the dependent children or surviving spouses of persons who were New Jersey residents on September 11, 2001 and: (1) who were killed in the terrorist attack on the United States on September 11, 2001; or (2) who died as a result of injuries received in the attack; or (3) who died as a result of illness caused by exposure to the attack sites, as established in medical records or other appropriate documentation as required by the board; or (4) who are missing and officially presumed dead as a direct result of the attack. The terrorist attack on the United States shall include the hijackings of American Airlines Flight 11, American Airlines Flight 77, United Airlines Flight 93 and United Airlines Flight 175 and the subsequent crashes at the World Trade Center in New York City, the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. and in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. b. Scholarships from the fund may be awarded annually upon proper application to the fund to any student who qualifies under the criteria developed by the board. L.2001, c.442, s.5; amended 2007, c.5, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:71B-23.6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:71B-23.6 - Conditions for awarding of scholarship.

18A:71B-23.6 Conditions for awarding of scholarship.  6. a. A New Jersey World Trade Center scholarship shall not be awarded to an applicant unless the applicant has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the board that the applicant: (1) will be or is enrolled in a full-time undergraduate program of study leading to a degree at an institution of higher education; and (2) has complied with all rules and regulations adopted pursuant to this act for the award, regulation and administration of scholarships from the fund. b. Eligibility for a scholarship, in the case of a surviving spouse, shall be limited to a period of eight years from the date of death of the person for initial receipt of the benefits under the program. In the case of a dependent child, eligibility shall be limited to a period of eight years following graduation from high school. L.2001,c.442,s.6.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:71B-23.7 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:71B-23.7 - Rules, regulations.

18A:71B-23.7 Rules, regulations.  7. The Higher Education Student Assistance Authority shall adopt rules and regulations pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), necessary for the administration of this act. L.2001,c.442,s.7.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:71B-24 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:71B-24 - Appropriation of funds.

18A:71B-24 Appropriation of funds.  18A:71B-24. Appropriation of Funds. There shall be appropriated to the authority in any general or supplemental appropriation act such sums as shall be necessary to carry out the purposes of N.J.S.18A:71B-23. L.1999,c.46,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:71B-24.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:71B-24.1 - Short title

18A:71B-24.1. Short title  1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Law Enforcement Officers' Memorial Scholarship Act of 2000." L.2001,c.41,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:71B-24.2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:71B-24.2 - Law Enforcement Officer Memorial Scholarships Program

18A:71B-24.2. Law Enforcement Officer Memorial Scholarships Program  5. a. There is created the Law Enforcement Officer Memorial Scholarships Program. These scholarships shall be awarded, pursuant to the provisions of this act, to the children of New Jersey law enforcement officers who were killed in the line of duty. The New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority, in but not of the Department of State, and established pursuant to N.J.S.18A:71A-3, shall administer this program. b. Law Enforcement Officer Memorial Scholarships shall be awarded annually within the limits of monies in the Law Enforcement Officer Memorial Fund, created pursuant to subsection c. of section 2 of P.L.2001, c.41 (C.39:3-27.123), for undergraduate study leading to a baccalaureate degree or associate degree at any public or private institution of higher education in New Jersey. The amount of any such scholarship shall not exceed an amount equal to the portion of the recipient's cost of attendance at the institution that is not otherwise covered by any other scholarship, tuition aid grant, benefit or other assistance awarded to the recipient under the "Higher Education Student Assistance Authority Law," N.J.S.18A:71A-1 et seq. c. The scholarships may be renewed annually for up to four years, except that each scholarship shall remain in effect only if the holder of the scholarship remains a full-time student in good standing at the institution and continues to meet the eligibility criteria and guidelines established under this act and regulations promulgated thereto. Selection of recipients may take into account the actual dependency of the recipients, their needs and means, and the pecuniary loss occasioned by reason of the death of their parents. d. A student who is subject to the provisions of the "Military Selective Service Act," 50 U.S.C. App.453, shall not be eligible to receive any scholarship without verification of compliance with the requirements of that act. e. For the purposes of this act, "law enforcement officer" means a New Jersey resident employed as a permanent full-time member of any federal, State, county or municipal law enforcement agency, department, or division of those governments who is statutorily empowered to act for the detection, investigation, arrest, conviction, detention, or rehabilitation of persons violating the criminal laws of this State or of the United States and statutorily required to successfully complete a training course approved by the Police Training Commission pursuant to P.L.1961, c.56 (C.52:17B-66 et seq.), or certified by the commission as being substantially equivalent to an approved course. L.2001,c.41,s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:71B-24.3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:71B-24.3 - Rules, regulations

18A:71B-24.3. Rules, regulations  6. The Higher Education Student Assistance Authority shall adopt rules and regulations pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), necessary to carry out the provisions of this act. L.2001,c.41,s.6.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:71B-24.4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:71B-24.4 - Annual appropriation

18A:71B-24.4. Annual appropriation  7. There shall be annually appropriated to the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority such sums as shall be necessary to administer the provisions of sections 5 and 6 of P.L.2001, 41 (C.18A:71B-24.2 and 18A:71B-24.3). L.2001,c.41,s.7.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:71B-25 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:71B-25 - Scholarship program established.

18A:71B-25 Scholarship program established.  18A:71B-25. Scholarship Program Established. There is established the Miss New Jersey Educational Scholarship program. It shall be the duty of the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority, established pursuant to N.J.S.18A:71A-3, to administer this program. L.1999,c.46,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:71B-26 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:71B-26 - Scholarship eligibility.

18A:71B-26 Scholarship eligibility.  18A:71B-26. Scholarship Eligibility. A Miss New Jersey Educational Scholarship shall be awarded annually to an individual who has been designated by the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority, in consultation with the Miss New Jersey Pageant Organization, as being an exceptional young leader in the area of civic, cultural or charitable endeavors in the spirit of the Miss New Jersey Pageant. In order to be eligible for the scholarship, the individual shall be enrolled in or accepted into a course of study leading to an initial bachelor's degree or a post graduate degree in any public institution of higher education of this State, as enumerated in N.J.S.18A:62-1. L.1999,c.46,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:71B-27 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:71B-27 - Scholarship conditions.

18A:71B-27 Scholarship conditions.  18A:71B-27. Scholarship Conditions. Any Miss New Jersey scholarship recipient who enrolls in a public institution of higher education in the State shall be allowed to obtain an initial bachelor's degree or a post graduate degree without payment of tuition as long as the individual remains a full time student in good standing at the institution. There shall be appropriated annually to the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority a sum equal to the cost of tuition at each public institution enrolling a Miss New Jersey Scholarship recipient and any other sums as shall be necessary to carry out the purposes of the Miss New Jersey Educational Scholarship program. The scholarship recipient shall be responsible for all other costs. L.1999,c.46,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:71B-28 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:71B-28 - Definitions.

18A:71B-28 Definitions.  18A:71B-28. Definitions. As used in this article: "Garden State Savings Bonds" means bonds of the State of New Jersey and its authorities issued pursuant to the provisions of this article.  "Institution of higher education" means any public institution of higher education as defined in N.J.S.18A:62-1 and any independent institution of higher education which is an "eligible institution" as defined in section 3 of P.L.1979, c.132 (C.18A:72B-17). "Issuing officials" means the Governor, the State Treasurer, the Director of the Division of Budget and Accounting in the Department of the Treasury and the issuing authority or agency. L.1999,c.46,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:71B-29 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:71B-29 - Issue of bonds.

18A:71B-29 Issue of bonds.  18A:71B-29. Issue of Bonds. a. In furtherance of the public policy of this article, the State shall set aside, from the bonds of the State of New Jersey authorized to be issued or from the bonds of any authority or agency authorized to be issued, an amount to be determined by the State Treasurer of the total aggregate original principal amount of the bonds. These bonds shall be issued as determined by the issuing officials and shall be known as "Garden State Savings Bonds," in addition to any other name they may be known as. b. Garden State Savings Bonds may be issued in low denominations and in the form or forms, whether coupon, fully-registered or book entry, and with or without provisions for interchangeability thereof, as may be determined by the issuing officials, and in such amounts as will allow a large number of New Jersey families to participate in the program, and with the maturity dates which will make funds available to purchasers at the time when the funds are needed for educational purposes. c. When Garden State Savings Bonds are issued from time to time, the bonds of each issue shall constitute a separate series to be designated by the issuing officials. Each series of bonds so designated shall bear the rate or rates of interest as may be determined by the issuing officials, which interest shall be payable as may be determined by the issuing officials. L.1999,c.46,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:71B-30 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:71B-30 - Participation by institutions of higher education.

18A:71B-30 Participation by institutions of higher education.  18A:71B-30. Participation by Institutions of Higher Education.  a. The State Treasurer, in consultation with the commission, shall also provide for additional financial incentives to be provided to holders of Garden State Savings Bonds to encourage the enrollment of students at institutions of higher education located in the State of New Jersey. These financial incentives shall be in such forms as determined by the State Treasurer in consultation with issuing officials at the time of the authorization of the Garden State Savings Bonds and shall at a minimum provide that each participating institution shall guarantee that the value of Garden State Savings Bonds redeemed for the purposes of the payment of tuition, fees, and other educational costs at the institution, shall, at the time of matriculation of the student, be increased by not less than six percent of the face value of the bonds at the time of redemption. Two percent of the incentive amount shall be paid by the State, and four percent by participating institutions. b. Every public institution of higher education in New Jersey shall participate in the financial incentive program. Independent institutions of higher education in New Jersey may elect to participate in the program. Each independent institution which elects to participate shall enter into a contract with the Department of the Treasury which shall, at a minimum, define the terms of participation and establish conditions under which an institution may withdraw from the program. Any independent institution that withdraws from the program shall guarantee to provide the financial incentives in effect for all bonds purchased during the period in which the institution was a participant in the program. c. The original purchaser and any member of the immediate family of the original purchaser of a Garden State Savings Bond shall be eligible for the financial incentive program established pursuant to this section. L.1999,c.46,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:71B-31 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:71B-31 - Dollar Amount not to be considered in determining eligibility for monetary assistance.

18A:71B-31 Dollar Amount not to be considered in determining eligibility for monetary assistance.  18A:71B-31. Dollar Amount Not to be Considered in Determining Eligibility for Monetary Assistance. Annually, the authority shall determine a dollar amount of Garden State Savings Bonds or accumulated bonds, interest or supplemental payment, which shall not be less than $25,000, unless a greater amount is approved by the authority, which shall not be considered in evaluating the financial needs of a student enrolled at an institution of higher education located in the State of New Jersey, or be deemed a financial resource of or a form of financial aid or assistance to each student, for purposes of determining the eligibility of a student for any scholarship, grant, or monetary assistance awarded by the State; nor shall the amount of any such bonds, interest or supplemental payment as determined by the authority provided for a qualified student under this article reduce the amount of any scholarship, grant or monetary assistance which the student is entitled to be awarded by the State. L.1999,c.46,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:71B-32 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:71B-32 - Report on results of sale.

18A:71B-32 Report on results of sale.  18A:71B-32. Report on Results of Sale. The State Treasurer or the issuing authority or agency shall submit a report after each bond issuance to the commission detailing the results of each separate sale of Garden State Savings Bonds. L.1999,c.46,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:71B-33 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:71B-33 - Duties of the State Treasurer.

18A:71B-33 Duties of the State Treasurer.  18A:71B-33. Duties of the State Treasurer. The State Treasurer shall, in consultation with the commission, approve the following: a. additional financial incentives as provided in this article; b. limits that may be imposed on the amount of Garden State Savings Bonds that may be purchased by individual households; c. minimum denominations to market the Garden State Savings Bonds so that they are affordable by individuals; however, each issue shall be offered with sufficient bonds at a purchase price of $100 to satisfy demand. In addition, the State Treasurer shall evaluate the feasibility of staggered or periodic forms of payments for Garden State Savings Bonds and shall advise the issuing officials regarding the evaluation. L.1999,c.46,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 18A:71B-34 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 18A - Education|Section 18A:71B-34 - Assessment of effectiveness of program.

18A:71B-34 Assessment of effectiveness of program.  18A:71B-34. Assessment of Effectiveness of Program. The commission and the State Treasurer shall assess the effectiveness of the program and recommend any necessary changes to the issuing officials regarding future bond sales after the initial sale of Garden State Savings Bonds. L.1999,c.46,s.1.