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Educator Toolkit

Here you can find Ask Benji and FAFSA-related resources to share with students and families, training events, ways to engage with Ask Benji, and more!

Engage staff, students, and families with Ask Benji’s Media Kit!

Download and share official Ask Benji assets from our media kit to increase awareness of Ask Benji, including:

  • Flyers, handouts, and posters

  • Social Media

  • Videos

  • Logos & more

Go to Media Kit

Resources for you & your team

Send a Message to Students From Benji

  • Do you have a "custom nudge" message you would like to send to your students via Benji’s chat platform relating to FAFSA events and the college-going process? Please submit your request at least two to four weeks in advance so our team can review your submission.


    Submit a Nudge Request

    Questions? Email Lizette, Ask Benji's engagement coordinator, at lblancas@educationforwardarizona.org

  • Want to see what messages are being sent out or Benji's travels across the state?

    Benji Campaign Calendar

    Where's Ask Benji?

Learning Opportunities for Counselors & Educators

NEW FAFSA 2025-26 Training

Register now for the 2025 FAFSA & CCR Symposium!
Join us Friday, September 12, at ASU Tempe’s Memorial Union for a day of learning and connection with high school counselors, CCR specialists, and college access professionals. Breakouts and roundtables will cover key strategies for supporting Arizona students. Spots are filling up fast—secure yours today by registering now!

2026-27 FAFSA Resources

  • Sign up to receive updates for educators/counselors from Ask Benji by texting “Hi Benji” to (601) 786-8171

  • Up-to-date FAFSA resources: AzCAN FAFSA Resource Hub

  • Dates and details have yet to be released.

    • 2025-26 FAFSA Overview for New Counselors | Oct 31, 2024 | Slide Deck

    • What to Expect with the 2025-26 FAFSA | Nov 7, 2024 | Recording & Slide Deck

    • Next Steps to Success: Guiding Students After FAFSA Submission | Nov 14, 2024 | Recording & Slide Deck

    • Arizona College Connect: New Features and System Enhancements | Nov 21, 2024, 10:00-11:00 AM | Registration

    • Preparing for the Better FAFSA: Learn about the latest changes to the 2024-25 FAFSA and how to create an FSA ID, including the new process for parents without a social security number, in this engaging training webinar. Watch Recording Here

    • FAFSA 101 - Form Overview and Pell Eligibility: Gain clarity on which parent information is required, learn how to support special student populations, review the FAFSA Submission Summary and master the verification process. Watch Recording Here

    • FAFSA 201 - Advanced FAFSA Topics: This training will provide a demo of the 2024-25 FAFSA, details on the new SAI calculation to determine Pell Grant eligibility and additional updates and information to know about the new Better FAFSA form. Watch Recording Here

    • Arizona College Connect - New FAFSA Database Enhancements & Updates: Discover the powerful features of the Arizona College Connect FAFSA database and learn how to leverage your student-level FAFSA data for strategic outreach to high school seniors. Watch Recording Here

Opportunities for you, your school & student

Counselor and school opportunities

College Access Professionals (CAP) Training

AzCAN’s College Access Professional (CAP) Trainings are for professionals who help students prepare for and be successful in postsecondary education.

  • Earn recertification hours

  • Join online discussions with peers

  • Complete an action plan that contributes to the college-going culture of your school or organization

    See upcoming courses

Register for a Fall 2025 Snack Pack Session

Join ABOR, ADE, and AzCAN staff for bite-sized professional development during the upcoming Fall 2025 semester. Tune in virtually to learn about impactful updates on the latest tools, resources, data, and more - all designed to support your CCR efforts! Register your school or district team below for the option that best works with your schedule:

Option 1: September 17, 11:30 am to 1:30 p.m.

Option 2: October 22, 11:30 am to 1:30 p.m.

Student Opportunities

2026 FAFSA Spring Training - TBA College Ready AZ will release information in December 2025.

2025 FAFSA Spring Training: For the last three years, the Arizona Cactus League and the Arizona Board of Regents have partnered to offer hundreds of AZ high school seniors four free spring training tickets for completing the FAFSA. The Spring Training ticket event ended in March 2025. When details for the 2026-27 FAFSA Spring Training are released, we will update information here.

For past info, go to collegereadyaz.com

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