Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 18A:71B-1

  • Higher education: means that education which is provided by any or all of the public institutions of higher education as herein defined and any or all equivalent private institutions. See New Jersey Statutes 18A:1-1
  • State: extends to and includes any State, territory or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia and the Canal Zone. See New Jersey Statutes 1:1-2
18A:71B-1. Eligible Institution Defined.

Unless otherwise restricted by the authority by regulation, “eligible institution” for purposes of this chapter only means an institution of higher education in this State that is licensed by the Commission on Higher Education and accredited or preaccredited by a nationally recognized accrediting association. Eligible institution shall also include certain proprietary institutions but only for certain degree granting programs as approved by the commission.

L.1999,c.46,s.1.