Revises high school student financial aid application requirements.

This bill requires New Jersey public high schools and charter schools to mandate that all students (and their parents or guardians) complete a financial aid application as a condition for receiving a high school diploma, making a temporary requirement permanent. Students may qualify for an exemption through a waiver signed by a parent/guardian (or by the student if 18+), or a school counselor may approve a waiver for students under 18 when parental consent cannot be obtained. The state must provide resources like guides and webinars to help families complete the application, and schools must annually notify families of this requirement. Schools cannot penalize students for having a waiver, and the law does not require school staff to assist with the application process.