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

[MindyB]

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

[Hal_Al]

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