Requires students to complete free application for federal student aid as part of high school graduation requirements or request an exemption.

This New Jersey bill requires high school students to complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as part of graduation requirements, starting with 11th graders in the first full school year after enactment. Students may request an exemption by submitting a signed form from a parent/guardian or, if 18 or older, from themselves. The state must provide resources and instructions to schools, parents, and students to assist with FAFSA completion. Exemptions are formally requested through this process, with no requirement for students to submit the FAFSA if exemption is granted.