New Jersey § 18a:71b-2
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§ 18a:71b-2.
a. A dependent student shall be considered domiciled in this State for the purposes
of determining eligibility for a State student grant or scholarship if the student
meets the following criteria: (1) the student is a United States citizen or an eligible noncitizen, as determined
under 20 U.S.C. s.1091 ; (2) the student and the student's parent have resided in the State for a period of
not less than 12 consecutive months immediately prior to the academic period for which
State student assistance is being requested; and (3) the student's parent or guardian provides the Higher Education Student Assistance
Authority, upon request, with documentation to verify income and assets. b. Any procedures and forms established by the Higher Education Student Assistance
Authority and the Secretary of Higher Education for the purposes of this section shall
not discriminate against eligible students based on the immigration status or national
origin of the student or the student's parent or guardian. c. Nothing in this section shall be construed to affect the eligibility for a State
student grant or scholarship of any student who does not meet the requirements of
this section but is otherwise eligible for State student assistance in accordance
with law or regulation.
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Section 18a:71b-2 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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