The Survivor Tuition Benefits Program (STB) offers free tuition to eligible children and surviving spouses of New Jersey firefighters, emergency service workers, and law enforcement officers who were killed in the line of duty. This program supports students in earning their bachelor’s degrees at approved New Jersey institutions.
Scholarship Details
- Provides free tuition at public institutions of higher education in New Jersey
- Covers enrollment at participating independent institutions
- Offered twice a year
- Award amounts vary based on institution and enrollment
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a U.S. citizen, eligible non-citizen, or eligible to file the NJ Alternative Financial Aid Application
- Enrolled at least half-time in an undergraduate program at an approved New Jersey college, university, or degree-granting proprietary school
- Must maintain satisfactory academic progress
Application Process
- Submit proof of eligibility, including documentation of the firefighter, emergency service worker, or law enforcement officer’s line-of-duty death
- Apply through the NJ Alternative Financial Aid Application or FAFSA
- Enroll at an approved New Jersey institution and meet academic progress requirements
- Await confirmation of award from HESAA
The Survivor Tuition Benefits Program honors the sacrifices of New Jersey’s public safety heroes by providing educational opportunities for their families. Apply today to take advantage of this meaningful support for higher education.