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Level 1
posted Mar 22, 2025 2:01:18 PM

Does a tuition payment to Rutgers University qualify as a New Jersey Institution of Higher Education?

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2 Replies
Expert Alumni
Mar 22, 2025 2:20:56 PM

Yes, it does. Here is some more information on NJ education-related deductions: College and Tuition Assistance

Level 15
Mar 22, 2025 2:24:42 PM

Yes.

 

New Jersey institutions of higher education include public and private colleges and universities, community colleges, and other postsecondary schools. 
 
Public institutions 
 
  • Senior public colleges and universities: Rutgers, Rowan, and New Jersey Institute of Technology are research universities. Other senior public colleges and universities include:
    • The College of New Jersey
    • Kean University
    • Montclair State University
    • New Jersey City University
    • Ramapo College of New Jersey
    • Stockton University
    • William Paterson University
Private institutions 
 
  • Private colleges and universities, including some research universities
  • Religious institutions
  • For-profit proprietary schools