Benji will help you complete the FAFSA and make college more affordable.

 

For Students and Families

Benji is here 24/7 to answer your questions about the FAFSA and the financial aid process. Just ask!

 
 

Meet Benji!

 

Benji was created to help more students and families in Arizona achieve a college education by helping them complete a FAFSA. 

Benji is a chatbot that draws from a large database to answer your questions about FAFSA and financial aid. Benji doesn’t talk, only texts.

 
 

How do I use Benji?

 

You can text 'Hi Benji' to our number (602-786-8171) to indicate your consent to receive text messages (including SMS and MMS messages) offering assistance from Benji regarding the FAFSA and reminders about postsecondary matters.

Messages will be personalized based on your role as a parent, student, or educator and will address topics including college admissions, scholarships, financial aid, college experience, and career guidance.

Standard message and data rates may apply. You can opt out at any time by texting STOP to Benji.

 
 

What if Benji can’t answer my FAFSA question?

 

While Benji knows a lot about FAFSA, no chatbot is perfect. If Benji doesn't know an answer, a human will read your question and get you an answer ASAP.

 
 

Will my texts to Benji be read by a human?

 

Texts are reviewed by humans to ensure accuracy and continually improve Benji’s brain.

 
 

I didn’t opt in. Why am I getting messages from Benji?

 

Some school districts have signed sharing agreements, so you may receive a text message introducing Benji and offering help. See partner schools. You would have to agree to get communication to get a Benji message from your school. You can still get access to Benji by following our opt in rules.

Benji is proudly partnered with more than 155+ Arizona high schools to help answer students’ questions about the FAFSA and provide financial aid resources and information. 

 
 

Can I opt out?

 

If your FAFSA questions have been answered, you can text STOP at any time. (If you want to rejoin, just text START to start texting with Benji again).