Did you receive a W-2 for this income?
It does appear as though NJ will be treat it as taxable income just like the IRS will be due to the fact that it does represent payment for past, present or future services. .
Scholarships and Fellowship Grants. This type of income is taxable unless the scholarship or grant m...
1. The primary purpose of the grant is to further the recipient’s education or training; and
2. The grant does not represent payments for past, present, or future services that are subject to the direction or supervision of the grantor (e.g., a fellowship given in exchange for teaching); and
3. The grant is not for the benefit of the grantor.
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