Governor Pushes Financial Aid Requirement to Graduate; Critics Push Back

Governor pushes financial aid requirement to graduate; critics push back

(The Center Square) - High school seniors in Washington may soon be required to complete student financial aid paperwork to graduate, under a proposal unveiled this week by Governor Bob Ferguson. But some are raising questions about the push. During a Monday press conference at Highline College in Des Moines, Ferguson said he intends to ask lawmakers to approve the requirement during the next legislative session, which begins in January 2027. Th…

Washington governor eyes FAFSA requirement for high school students

Since taking office last year, Democratic Gov. Bob Ferguson has prioritized increasing the state’s completion rate of the federal aid form.