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Any contract, promissory note or other written obligation made, entered into or executed by any minor to repay or secure payment of any loan or loans made on account of any aid and assistance received by such minor from any person for the purpose of furthering his education at an institution of higher education, shall, notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, be as valid, binding and enforceable against the said minor with the same force and effect as if said minor were, at the time of making and executing the same, of the age of 21 years, and such obligation may be enforced in any action or proceeding by or against such minor in his or her own name, and shall be valid without the consent thereto of the parent or guardian of such minor and such minor shall not disaffirm such instrument because of his or her age, nor shall any person hereafter interpose the defense that he or she is or was at the time of making and executing the same, a minor in any action or proceeding arising out of any such loan or obligation, provided that the person making the loan shall have in his records prior to making any such loan a written certification from the institution of higher education that such minor is regularly enrolled in and attending the institution of higher education or has been accepted for regular enrollment in and plans to attend the institution of higher education.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Jersey Statutes Title 9. Children Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts 9 § 17A-2 - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nj/title-9-children-juvenile-and-domestic-relations-courts/nj-st-sect-9-17a-2/
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