New Jersey § 38a:3-23
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 38a:3-23, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 38a:3-23.
a. Any dependent of a prisoner of war or a person missing in action, upon his being
accepted to pursue a course of undergraduate study in any private institution of higher
education in this State or in any public institution of higher education of this State
as enumerated in N.J.S.18A:62-1 , shall be allowed to obtain a bachelor's degree, or certificate of completion, for
so long as he is eligible, free of tuition. Once a person qualifies as a dependent under this act there shall be no situation
such as the return of the parent or the reported death of the parent that will terminate
the eligibility of the dependent to the benefits under this act. b. As used in this section: “ Dependent ” means any child born before, during or after the period of time the child's parent
was a prisoner of war or a person missing in action, or any child legally adopted
or in the legal custody of the parent prior to, during or after the time the parent
was a prisoner of war or a person missing in action. “ Prisoner of war ” and “ person missing in action ” means any person who was a resident of this State at the time he or she entered
service of the United States Armed Forces, or whose official residence is within this
State, and who, while serving in said United States Armed Forces, has been declared
to be a prisoner of war, or to be a person missing in action as established by the
Secretary of Defense after January 1, 1960.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 38a:3-23
What does New Jersey Statutes § 38a:3-23 cover?
Section 38a:3-23 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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