The New Jersey Survivor Tuition Benefits Program is a program that provides education benefits to surviving dependents of New Jersey law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency service workers who died while performing their official duties. The program provides full tuition at any New Jersey public institution of higher education, including community colleges, state colleges, and state universities. The benefits cover tuition and fees for up to four years, as long as the recipient maintains satisfactory academic progress.
The application process for the New Jersey Survivor Tuition Benefits Program involves submitting a completed application form, proof of the parent’s official duties, and other supporting documents. The program also requires annual reapplication and reporting of academic progress.