Financial aid graduation requirement heads to Gov. Sherrill after Assembly vote

By: Jayden Parente

Outlets: NJ State House News Service

Published: October 29, 2026

Words: 259

Last Updated: 1 week, 4 days ago

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TRENTON, N.J. – A graduation requirement that high school seniors fill out college financial aid applications could become permanent, if Gov. Mikie Sherrill signs a measure approved by the Assembly Thursday in a party-line vote.

The Assembly approved S3245 on a 53-23 vote, which would tie high school graduation to filling out the federal Free Application for Federal Student Aid or a state equivalent. The measure passed the Senate in June. In 2024, the …

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