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Children of H-1B Visa Holders in New Jersey Can Get In-State Tuition
https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/articles/2020-01-23/children-of-h-1b-visa-holders-in-new-jersey-will-qualify-for-in-state-college-tuition
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation Tuesday allowing students who are children of H-1B visa holders to qualify for in-state tuition at the state's public colleges and universities.
"New Jerseyans deserve equal access to higher education, and today we are taking another step toward making that possible," Murphy said. "I'm proud to sign the legislation to help our students achieve their education goals, pursue a successful future, and live their dreams here in their home state."
Students qualify for in-state tuition if they have attended a New Jersey high school for at least three years and graduate.
"H-1B visas have one of the longest waitlists for citizenship and unfortunately, until now, if a student's parent has an H-1B visa they were ineligible for in-state tuition," said state Sen. M. Teresa Ruiz, a Democrat and a primary sponsor of the legislation. "This law will make the dream of achieving a college degree a reality for many around the state by allowing them to access in-state tuition rates."
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation Tuesday allowing students who are children of H-1B visa holders to qualify for in-state tuition at the state's public colleges and universities.
"New Jerseyans deserve equal access to higher education, and today we are taking another step toward making that possible," Murphy said. "I'm proud to sign the legislation to help our students achieve their education goals, pursue a successful future, and live their dreams here in their home state."
Students qualify for in-state tuition if they have attended a New Jersey high school for at least three years and graduate.
"H-1B visas have one of the longest waitlists for citizenship and unfortunately, until now, if a student's parent has an H-1B visa they were ineligible for in-state tuition," said state Sen. M. Teresa Ruiz, a Democrat and a primary sponsor of the legislation. "This law will make the dream of achieving a college degree a reality for many around the state by allowing them to access in-state tuition rates."
