Massachusetts education officials proposed new high school graduation requirements that would mandate students and families complete the FAFSA or the state’s MASFA alternative—or submit a low-barrier opt-out. The recommendation comes from the K–12 Statewide Graduation Council’s final report released as part of Democratic Gov. Maura Healey’s effort to streamline postsecondary preparation. Under the proposal, students would also develop postsecondary plans that include additional milestones beyond aid forms, including work-based learning experiences and AI learning. The report additionally recommends high school course completion aligned to the state’s MassCore sequence and calls for state-designed end-of-course assessments. Community colleges signaled support for the framework, but implementation would require legislation. If adopted, the policy could tighten FAFSA completion rates and reshape how institutions plan outreach and financial aid counseling for incoming cohorts.