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New Jersey Financial Aid Application Graduation Requirement Waiver
Under P.L.2023, c.295, to receive a high school diploma, a student in the graduating classes of 2025, 2026, or 2027 must:
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the New Jersey Alternative Financial Aid Application, or
- Be exempted from the requirement in accordance with procedures outlined in the law.
If the student is under 18 years of age, the student’s school counselor may authorize a waiver if one cannot be reasonably obtained from the student’s parent or guardian.
School districts may use the provided waiver forms, below, or create their own forms.