State Benefit·New Jersey·🎓Education & Training

NJ Veterans Tuition Credit

Tuition credit up to $400/year (full-time) or $200/year (part-time) for Vietnam-era veterans at New Jersey public colleges.

Verified May 12, 2026againstnj.gov

At a glance

Benefit type: Education & Training — New Jersey
Who it's for: Veterans
VA rating needed: No rating requirement
Where it applies: New Jersey
Last verified: May 12, 2026

What is NJ Veterans Tuition Credit?

NJ Veterans Tuition Credit is a New Jersey education & training benefit for veterans. Tuition credit up to $400/year (full-time) or $200/year (part-time) for Vietnam-era veterans at New Jersey public colleges.

Who qualifies

Veterans

Available to any veteran
Honorable discharge required
New Jersey residency

How to apply

Apply through the official New Jersey agency.

Open application

Who is eligible

Eligibility

Active duty between December 31, 1960 and May 7, 1975. NJ resident at induction OR at discharge OR for 2 years immediately prior to application. Honorable discharge required.

What NJ Veterans Tuition Credit covers

Covers

Tuition credit up to $400/year (full-time) or $200/year (part-time) at any New Jersey public institution of higher education, including county colleges, state colleges/universities, and Rutgers.

How to apply for NJ Veterans Tuition Credit

How to apply

Administered by the NJ DVA (formerly DMAVA) Veterans Benefits Bureau (609-530-6949, vbb@dva.nj.gov). Submit application form with DD-214 and proof of NJ residency.

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Verified information & sources

Last verified: May 12, 2026

Official source: nj.gov

Compiled and fact-checked against the official source linked above. Benefit rules and dollar amounts change over time — always confirm current details at the official source before applying. A county Veterans Service Officer (VSO) is a free, accredited advocate who can review your eligibility and help you file at no cost.

Frequently asked questions about NJ Veterans Tuition Credit

Who qualifies for NJ Veterans Tuition Credit?▾

NJ Veterans Tuition Credit is for Veterans; available to any veteran; new jersey residency. See the eligibility details on this page and confirm with the official source before applying.

How do I apply for NJ Veterans Tuition Credit?▾

Apply through the official source linked on this page. A county Veterans Service Officer (VSO) can review your eligibility and help you file at no cost.

Where can I verify NJ Veterans Tuition Credit?▾

Benefit rules and dollar amounts change, so always confirm current details at the official source linked on this page. A free, accredited county or state Veterans Service Officer (VSO) can also verify your eligibility and help you apply.

Other New Jersey Education & Training

NJ POW/MIA Dependent Tuition

Free undergraduate tuition at New Jersey public OR private institutions for children of POWs or MIAs (post-1/1/1960).

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