New Jersey Statutes Title 38A. Military and Veterans Law 38A § 3-26

Any eligible veteran who desires tuition credit pursuant to this act, within eight years from the date of (a) his separation from active duty or (b) March 3, 1976, whichever is later, shall submit an application to the department which shall be in a form and contain information as the department shall prescribe. The department shall approve the application unless it finds that the veteran is ineligible for or not entitled to tuition credit or that his course of study is not approved pursuant to this act, or that he has already been approved. The department shall notify the veteran and his selected educational institution of the approval of his application.