Ask Benji Commands

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Hello students and families! Benji is part of your school and Arizona community, and is here to help you complete the FAFSA form before graduation and assist in your post-grad brainstorming!

But, maybe you don’t know what to ask…

Well, Benji can give you info about financial aid and next-steps whenever you’d like. Text one of the commands below (don't forget the hashtag #) for more detailed info about a topic, 24/7!


  • While Benji can't do your FAFSA for you, Benji can explain the main steps for filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Send #fafsasteps to explore the main steps to complete the form!

  • Learn about the different types of financial aid like grants, work-study, loans and scholarships!

  • Applying for and getting scholarships can help students pay for their college or vocational program. Use the #scholarships command to learn about the main steps in the scholarship application process.

  • Get answers to the most common questions about the financial aid offer letter when you text Benji the #aidoffer command.

  • Text Benji #nextsteps to review a list of items to complete after submitting the FAFSA form.

  • Learn about priority deadlines for financial aid for our state universities/ community colleges!

  • Learn about the different education paths available to you after high school by using the #paths command!

  • Interested in learning where to find a trade program? Text Benji #trade to learn about some trade & vocational programs at our AZ community colleges!

  • Students exploring military paths will want to engage with the #military command to learn about different questions to consider.

  • Text #askbenji to get to Benji's commands.

  • Text #followup to connect with a Benji team member.

  • Follow Ask Benji at @benjifafsa to get more information about college, scholarships, FAFSA updates, and vocational program opportunities!