The Combat to College Act aims to support military service members and veterans residing in New Jersey by granting them priority course registration at public institutions of higher education. The bill defines "service member" as individuals currently serving on active duty in the Armed Forces, Reserve components, or the National Guard, and "veteran" as those who have honorably served and been discharged from active duty. Under this act, eligible service members and veterans will be able to register for courses before other students, following the same registration procedures that apply to other groups with priority status.

This legislation is designed to facilitate the transition of military personnel into higher education by ensuring they have timely access to course registration, which can be crucial for their academic success. The act will take effect immediately and will first apply to the full academic year following its enactment, thereby providing a structured timeline for implementation.