New Jersey § 18a:62-4
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 18a:62-4, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18a:62-4.
a. A dependent student shall be considered domiciled in this State for the purposes
of determining eligibility for the resident undergraduate tuition rate at a public
institution of higher education if the student meets the following criteria: (1) the student is a United States citizen; and (2) the student has resided in the State for a period of not less than 12 consecutive
months before first enrolling in a public institution of higher education and, in
the case of a county college student, resides in the county sponsoring the college
before first enrolling at the college. b. A dependent student may not establish eligibility for the resident undergraduate
tuition rate pursuant to subsection a. of this section if the student's parent or
guardian has not lived in this State for a period of at least 12 consecutive months
immediately prior to the student's initial enrollment in a public institution of higher
education. c. Nothing in this section shall be construed to affect the eligibility for the resident
undergraduate tuition rate of any student who does not meet the requirements of this
section but is otherwise eligible for the resident undergraduate tuition rate at a
public institution of higher education in accordance with law or regulation.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 18a:62-4
What does New Jersey Statutes § 18a:62-4 cover?
Section 18a:62-4 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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