Parent Resource - FAFSA
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
As part of New Jersey’s new graduation requirement P.L. 2023, c.295, seniors graduating in the classes of 2025 through 2027 are required by law to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or NJ Alternative Financial Aid Application (JAFAA) in order to receive a diploma.
FAFSA is used by colleges to determine students’ eligibility for federal, state, and college-sponsored financial aid, including grants, educational loans, and work-study programs. Students who are NJ residents but do not meet the requirements for FAFSA, may consider the NJAFAA as an option. The NJAFAA enables students to receive state financial assistance to support their post-secondary college and career goals.
If you do not qualify for the FAFSA/the NJ Alternative Financial Aid Application or you wish to request that your student be waived from this graduation requirement parents/guardians should complete the FAFSA/NJAFAA Waiver Form. The form must be submitted it to Mrs. Nadene Murphy by March 1st of your student’s senior year.
The Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (HESAA) offers resources to help you navigate the application process and complete the FAFSA. One such resource is The FAFSA Completion Workshop, a webinar offered from July through September, with several dates to choose from.
To learn more, and to choose a date for the webinar, please visit HESAA's website at HESAA FAFSA Workshop.
