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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.
Forms
NJDOE's template waivers were updated on April 29, 2025. Any waivers submitted to school districts using a previous version of this template remain valid.