Title 18A, Title 18A: EDUCATION

18A:71C-72 False, misleading information supplied, fourth degree crime. 7. A person who knowingly or willfully furnishes any false or misleading information for the purpose of receiving loan redemption benefits under the program is guilty of a crime of the fourth degree. L.2018, …

18A:71C-73 Rules, regulations. 8. The authority shall adopt rules and regulations pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), necessary to implement the provisions of this act. L.2018, c.142, s.8.

18A:71C-74 Definitions. 1. As used in section 2 of this act: "Authority" means the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority established pursuant to N.J.S.18A:71A-3. "Eligible student loan expenses" means the outstanding balance of the principal and interest due on student lo…

18A:71C-75 Loan redemption program for public school STEM teachers. 2. a. There is established in the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority a loan redemption program for public school teachers who teach science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) classes. The p…

18A:71C-76 Annual report to Governor, Legislature. 3. The authority shall annually submit a report on the loan redemption program established pursuant to section 2 of this act to the Governor, and to the Legislature pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1991, c.164 (C.52:14-19.1). The rep…

18A:71C-77 Definitions. 4. As used in sections 5 through 8 of this act: "Authority" means the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority established pursuant to N.J.S.18A:71A-3. "Eligible tuition expenses" means tuition expenses that were incurred by a program participant in a…

18A:71C-78 Tuition reimbursement program for certain STEM teachers in public schools. 5. a. There is established in the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority a tuition reimbursement program for teachers of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) in the Sta…

18A:71C-79 Eligibility for tuition reimbursement program. 6. To be eligible to participate in the tuition reimbursement program established pursuant to section 5 of this act, an applicant shall: a. hold a bachelor's degree; b. have successfully completed, or be enrolled in, a mas…

18A:71C-8 Repayment Compromises, modifications and other determinations made by authority. 18A:71C-8. Repayment Compromises, Modifications and Other Determinations Made by Authority. The authority may, with respect to the exercise of its functions related to loans guaranteed by i…

18A:71C-80 Adherence to performance standards. 7. A program participant, as a condition of participation, shall be required to adhere to performance standards established by the authority. The standards shall include, but not be limited to, requirements that a program participant…

18A:71C-81 Annual report to Governor, Legislature. 8. The authority shall annually submit a report on the tuition reimbursement program established pursuant to section 5 of this act to the Governor, and to the Legislature pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1991, c.164 (C.52:14-19.1). T…

18A:71C-82 Rules, regulations. 9. The authority, in consultation with the Department of Education, shall adopt pursuant to the provisions of the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), rules and regulations necessary to effectuate the purposes of thi…

18A:71C-83 Definitions. 1. As used in this act: "Authority" means the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority established pursuant to N.J.S.18A:71A-3. "Low-performing school" means any public school that meets the criteria of paragraph (1) or paragraph (2): (1) among all st…

18A:71C-84 Loan redemption program established, Higher Education Student Assistance Authority. 2. a. There is established in the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority a loan redemption program for teachers in high-need fields who are employed in low-performing schools. Th…

18A:71C-85 Program report submission to Governor, Legislature. 3. The authority shall annually submit a report on the program to the Governor, and to the Legislature pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1991, c.164 (C.52:14-19.1). The report shall be submitted no later than July 1 of eac…

18A:71C-86 General Fund appropriations. 4. There is annually appropriated from the General Fund to the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority a sum of $1,000,000 for costs associated with loan redemption pursuant to section 2 of this act. L.2021, c.384, s.4.

18A:71C-87 Definitions. 1. As used in this act: "Approved site" means a community provider of behavioral and mental health services identified by the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority, in consultation with the Department of Health, for inclusion in the program. Approv…

18A:71C-88 "Behavioral Healthcare Provider Loan Redemption Program" established. 2. There is established a Behavioral Healthcare Provider Loan Redemption Program within the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority. The program shall provide for the redemption of a portion of…

18A:71C-89 Program eligibility. 3. a. To be eligible to participate in the program, an applicant shall: (1) be a resident of the State; (2) be employed, or plan to be employed, as an eligible behavioral healthcare provider at an approved site; and (3) submit an application in acc…

18A:71C-9 Contracts, promissory notes, made by minor, valid and binding. 18A:71C-9. Contracts, Promissory Notes, made by Minor, Valid and Binding. Any contract, promissory note, or other written obligation made by any minor to repay or secure payment of a loan made under this art…

18A:71C-90 Redemption contract, service obligation, nullification; circumstances, certain. 4. a. A program participant who has entered into a redemption contract with the authority may nullify that contract by submitting written notification to the authority and assuming full res…

18A:71C-91 Simultaneous tuition, loan redemption participation, certain, prohibited. 5. A student who is participating in any other State tuition or loan redemption program, or in the federally administered National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program, section 338B of the…

18A:71C-92 Incentive grants. 6. The executive director of the authority shall annually award incentive grants, within the limits of available State appropriations, to program participants who work primarily with children and adolescents. An incentive grant shall not exceed $5,000…

18A:71C-93 Definitions. 1. As used in sections 1 through 3 of P.L.2025, c.269 (C.18A:71C-93 through 18A:71C-95): “Approved site” means an airport located within the State or operated by a multi-state agency serving the State or a Terminal Radar Approach Control, Air Route Control…

18A:71C-94 Air Traffic Controller Loan Redemption Program. 2. a. There is established the Air Traffic Controller Loan Redemption Program within the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority. The program shall provide for the redemption of a portion of the qualifying student l…

18A:71C-95 Air Traffic Controller Loan Redemption contract nullification. 3. a. A program participant who has entered into a redemption contract with the authority pursuant to section 2 of P.L.2025, c.269 (C.18A:71C-94) may nullify that contract by submitting written notification…

18A:72A-1. Preamble, purpose of chapter 18A:72A-1. It is hereby declared that a serious public emergency exists affecting and threatening the welfare, comfort, health, safety and prosperity of the people of the State and resulting from the fact that financial resources are lackin…

18A:72A-10. Bonds not liability of state or political subdivision Bonds issued under the provisions of this chapter shall not be deemed to constitute a debt or liability of the state or of any political subdivision thereof or a pledge of the faith and credit of the state or of an…

18A:72A-11. Further powers of authority 18A:72A-11. The authority is authorized to fix, revise, charge and collect rates, rents, fees and charges for the use of and for the services furnished or to be furnished by each project and to contract with any person, partnership, associa…

18A:72A-11.1 Refinancing outstanding mortgages of private lenders. 1. In addition to other powers and duties which have been granted to the authority, whenever any participating institution has constructed or acquired any work or improvement or other project which would otherwise…

18A:72A-11.2 Loan agreement, provision of working capital to participating institution; terms. 17. A participating institution and the authority may enter into a loan agreement in connection with a project which includes the provision of working capital to such institution. In no…

18A:72A-12. Moneys of authority; trust funds All moneys received pursuant to the authority of this chapter, whether as proceeds from the sale of bonds or as revenues, shall be deemed to be trust funds to be held and applied solely as provided in this chapter. Any officer with who…

18A:72A-12.1. Investment or reinvestment of funds All functions, powers and duties relating to the investment or reinvestment of funds within the jurisdiction of the authority including the purchase, sale or exchange of any investments or securities may, at the request of the aut…

18A:72A-12.2 Short title. 1. Sections 1 through 4 of this act shall be known and may be cited as the "County College Capital Projects Fund Act." L.1997,c.360,s.1.

18A:72A-12.3 Findings, declarations relative to county college capital projects fund. 2. The Legislature finds and declares that: a. Higher education plays a vital role in the economic development of the nation and the State by providing the education and training of the work for…

18A:72A-12.4 County college capital projects fund, established. 3. a. There is created within the New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority, established pursuant to chapter 72A of Title 18A of the New Jersey Statutes, hereinafter referred to as the "authority," a county college…

18A:72A-12.5 Loan agreement to issue bonds, notes. 4. a. At any time within one year of the certification by the State Treasurer to the board of chosen freeholders, the county college at which the capital project is located, and the authority, pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1971, c…

18A:72A-12.6 "Dormitory Safety Trust Fund." 6. a. There is created within the New Jersey educational facilities authority established pursuant to N.J.S.18A:72A-4, the "Dormitory Safety Trust Fund," hereinafter referred to as the "trust fund." The trust fund shall be maintained as…

18A:72A-12.7 Establishment of program to provide loans. 7. a. The State Treasurer shall establish a program to provide the loans authorized pursuant to P.L.2000, c.56 (C.52:27D-198.7 et al.). The governing board of a public or private institution of higher education as defined pu…

18A:72A-12.8 Issuance of bonds, notes. 8. a. The authority shall from time to time issue bonds or notes, in accordance with the provisions of the "New Jersey educational facilities authority law," N.J.S.18A:72A-1 et seq., and in an amount sufficient to finance the loans provided …

18A:72A-13. Bondholders; enforcement of rights Any holder of bonds issued under the provisions of this chapter or any of the coupons appertaining thereto, and the trustee or trustees under any trust agreement, except to the extent the rights herein given may be restricted by any …

18A:72A-14. Refunding bonds; additional purposes (a) The authority is hereby authorized to provide for the issuance of bonds of the authority for the purpose of refunding any bonds of the authority then outstanding, including the payment of any redemption premium thereon and any …

18A:72A-15. Bonds as legal investments Bonds and notes issued by the authority under the provisions of this chapter are hereby made securities in which the state and all political subdivisions of the state, their officers, boards, commissions, departments or other agencies, all b…

18A:72A-16. Chapter complete authority for issuance of bonds Bonds may be issued under the provisions of this chapter without obtaining the consent of any department, division, commission, board, bureau, agency or officer of the state, and without any other proceedings or the hap…

18A:72A-17. Power to mortgage The authority shall not have power to mortgage any of its real property or projects. L.1967, c.271.

18A:72A-18. Exemptions from taxes; bonds; property The exercise of the powers granted by this chapter will be in all respects for the benefit of the people of this state, for the increase of their commerce, welfare and prosperity, and for the improvement of their health and livin…