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An Act concerning tuition rates and eligibility for student financial aid, amending P.L.2019, c.411 and supplementing chapter 71B of Title 18A of the New Jersey Statutes.
Be It Enacted by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey:
1. Section 1 of P.L.2019, c.411 (C.18A:62-4.6) is amended to read as follows:
C.18A:62-4.6 Certain students qualified for in-State tuition at public institutions of higher education.
1. Notwithstanding any provision of section 1 of P.L.2013, c.170 (C.18A:62-4.4) or any other section of law to the contrary, a student who holds a T or U visa or a dependent student whose parent or guardian holds an H-1B, O-1 or O-2 visa shall be exempt from paying out-of-State tuition at a public institution of higher education, provided the student meets the conditions set forth in paragraphs (1) through (4) of subsection a. of section 1 of P.L.2013, c.170 (C.18A:62-4.4).
C.18A:71B-2.6 Certain students qualified for student financial aid, grant, scholarship program.
2. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other section of law to the contrary, a student who is a victim of trafficking, domestic violence, or other serious crime who has been granted a status under 8 U.S.C. s.1101 (a)(15)(T) or 8 U.S.C. s.1101 (a)(15)(U) shall be eligible to participate in any student financial aid, grant, or scholarship program under chapter 71B of Title 18A of the New Jersey Statutes, provided the student meets the conditions set forth in paragraphs (1) through (4) of subsection a. of section 1 of P.L.2013, c.170 (C.18A:62-4.4).
3. This act shall take effect immediately.
Approved January 10, 2022.