Revising High School Student Financial Aid Application Requirements

Description

Navigating the college financial aid process can be overwhelming, and many students miss out on aid simply because they don’t apply. Assembly Bill A4019 proposes making financial aid application completion—such as FAFSA or the New Jersey Alternative Financial Aid Application—a permanent graduation requirement for New Jersey high school students. A waiver option would remain available for those who choose not to apply.

Supporters argue that this would ensure students are aware of financial aid opportunities and increase college enrollment. Opponents believe that while financial aid awareness is important, application completion should remain voluntary.

This poll’s results will be updated on a weekly basis. Last update on Saturday, March 22nd.

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Poll closes May 1st.

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RESULTS

• Yes, completing a financial aid application should be a permanent graduation requirement.
• No, but schools should strongly encourage completion but not require it for graduation.
• No, local school districts should choose whether to implement this requirement.
• No, the state should remove the requirement and allow local districts to choose whether to keep or modify it.

• Yes, completing a financial aid application should be a permanent graduation requirement.
• No, but schools should strongly encourage completion but not require it for graduation.
• No, local school districts should choose whether to implement this requirement.
• No, the state should remove the requirement and allow local districts to choose whether to keep or modify it.

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