New Jersey 2024-2025 Regular Session

New Jersey Senate Bill S3082

Introduced
4/11/24  

Caption

Allows students to use portion of opportunity grant awards under Educational Opportunity Fund program during summer session.

Impact

The implementation of SB 3082 is structured to enhance the educational pathways for students, providing an additional opportunity to meet graduation timelines without extending their financial aid eligibility limits. The bill stipulates that a student must inform the Office of the Secretary of Higher Education regarding their intent to apply part of their grant to summer sessions. The office will adjust the academic year grant disbursements accordingly, ensuring transparency about the reduction in funds available for subsequent semesters.

Summary

Senate Bill 3082, introduced in the New Jersey legislature, allows students to utilize a portion of their opportunity grants from the Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) to enroll in summer sessions following the academic year. This legislative amendment aims to grant students greater flexibility in how they utilize financial support for their education, enabling them to take courses that fulfill graduation requirements or provide credits in their academic majors during the summer academic term.

Contention

Though the bill seeks to improve access to educational resources, there may be concerns about potential administrative burdens placed on both students and the Secretary's office due to the reporting requirements imposed by the legislation. The Secretary is tasked with annually reporting on student participation in summer sessions and their subsequent graduation rates, which could raise questions about the effectiveness and efficiency of tracking this data.

Additional_note

This bill aligns with recommendations from the College Affordability Study Commission, which underscores an ongoing commitment to enhancing the accessibility of higher education for students across New Jersey. The changes proposed through this bill reflect a strategic effort to support students in achieving their educational goals more efficiently.

Companion Bills

NJ A4387

Same As Allows students to use portion of opportunity grant awards under Educational Opportunity Fund program during summer session.

Previously Filed As

NJ A4387

Allows students to use portion of opportunity grant awards under Educational Opportunity Fund program during summer session.

NJ S2566

Allows students to use certain grant awards during summer session.

NJ A3111

Allows students to use certain grant awards during summer session.

NJ A1397

Allows students to use certain grant awards during summer session.

NJ A2010

Revises eligibility for Educational Opportunity Fund grants and campus-based Educational Opportunity Fund programs.

NJ S2501

Revises eligibility for Educational Opportunity Fund grants and campus-based Educational Opportunity Fund programs.

NJ S3134

Revises eligibility for Educational Opportunity Fund grants and campus-based Educational Opportunity Fund programs.

NJ A4696

Revises eligibility for Educational Opportunity Fund grants and campus-based Educational Opportunity Fund programs.

NJ ACR68

Urges Secretary of Higher Education and Educational Opportunity Fund Board to study and modernize program regulations, particularly regulations related to student funding priority levels.

NJ SCR94

Urges Secretary of Higher Education and Educational Opportunity Fund Board to study and modernize program regulations, particularly regulations related to student funding priority levels.

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NJ A4387

Allows students to use portion of opportunity grant awards under Educational Opportunity Fund program during summer session.

NJ S2208

Requires Secretary of Higher Education to create and maintain database of Educational Opportunity Fund student admissions.

NJ S1664

Requires Secretary of Higher Education to create and maintain database of Educational Opportunity Fund student admissions.

NJ A2835

Requires Secretary of Higher Education to create and maintain database of Educational Opportunity Fund student admissions.

NJ A1969

Requires Secretary of Higher Education to create and maintain database of Educational Opportunity Fund student admissions.