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Reminder: FAFSA workshop happening tomorrow morning at Scottsdale Fashion Square with Ask Benji! 🔔

Register now: http://ow.ly/OayQ50SsczN.

Come join us this Saturday 6/15 for our Summer FAFSA workshop! Our team will be there from 10 AM - 2 PM. Come with a parent or bring a friend who needs help completing the 2024-25 FAFSA form. We will be at the Capital One Cafe ☕️ at scottsdale Fashion Square (coffee shop is near the Apple Store).

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The U.S. Department of Education announced today changes to its systems to allow applicants and contributors without a Social Security number (SSN) to immediately access the online 2024-25 FAFSA form after creating a StudentAid.gov account.

Visit this link to learn what this means for students and families: https://fsapartners.ed.gov/knowledge-center/library/electronic-announcements/2024-04-30/update-access-2024-25-fafsa-form-individuals-without-social-security-number

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4/13 Ask Benji Capital One FAFSA Workshop Hello! Please RSVP for the FREE Ask Benji Capital One Cafe FAFSA Workshop on 4/13. This is to help us estimate staffing needs. Select the time slot of your estimated arrival time. Then, put in some information to confirm. The workshop is from 10 AM - 2 PM, so come by any time, even if the time slot....

We are here until 2pm today!

Excited to be part of the Santa Cruz College Fair today! Thank you for inviting us!

Last month's FAFSA workshop at Capital One Café was a stunning success and we're doing it again this Saturday! Know a H.S. junior or senior who would like 1:1 FAFSA help? Share our event and help spread the word 🗣 https://fb.me/e/48TEMYm3a

Calling all graduation seniors, it's time to take charge of your future! 🎓 Create your FSA ID today and prepare for the 2024-25 FAFSA form. Don't wait until the last minute - start paving the way to your dream college, university, or vocational program. Pro Tip: Make sure NOT to use your high school email. You will need access to your FSA ID for the duration of your program. Go to: studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch

Join us tomorrow to learn about Arizona College Connect!

Arizona College Connect empowers high schools to help students complete their FAFSA.

📅 October 25
🕚 11:30 a.m.

Register: ow.ly/pvcS50Q0ifH

Today is - a good reminder that when students participate in high school sports and extracurriculars, they learn important skills that prepare them for success in college and in life. Learn more at everybodywinsaz.org.

There’s still time to fill out the 2023-34 ! Have you completed yours? Text “Hi Benji” to 602-786-8171 today to learn more about getting started or finishing your FAFSA!

is May 1! Educators, learn how your school can celebrate your graduating seniors and the different paths they’ll take after graduation May 1-5, including college, career, trade school or the military! Learn more at https://azben.org/AzDecisionDay2023

Calling all school counselors, educators and college access professionals. . . Don’t miss this year’s Spring Training event this Wed. April 19 from 9 - 11:30 a.m. Register at azben.org/spring-training-2023.

How can your school score a home run in your college-going efforts? Join the FAFSA Spring Training on April 19 to learn more about the new , Prop 308, college application workshop resources and more. Register today!

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Spring Training Event; Preparing for the Upcoming School Year. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Spring Training Event; Preparing for the Upcoming School Year. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

COUNSELORS: Don’t miss our FAFSA Spring Training to learn more about the new and more:
- Prop 308 information
- FAFSA & college application workshop resources
- And 10+ informative breakout sessions!
Join us on April 19, 9 – 11:30 a.m. Register today: https://asu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYqdeGsqz0oGN2MGaE7wx_wiXmQl3DHUOLp

Join the Ask Benji team’s Office Hours, presented in partnership with the Arizona Department of Education, to get your questions answered and learn about using Benji in your school. The free Benji chatbot was created to work with Arizona Senior high school students by providing FAFSA assistance during their school year!
Two virtual sessions will be hosted:
https://azben.org/OfficeHoursMar8
https://azben.org/OfficeHoursMar14

AZ Seniors: treat yo' self this Valentine's Day by filling out your FAFSA so you can get $$ for college! And if you have questions, you can by texting 602-786-8171.

Sometimes filling out the FAFSA application can seem overwhelming, even for parents. I'm here to help!

Here is a quick & easy guide from Federal Student Aid to help parents complete the FAFSA:

8 Easy Steps for Parents Completing the FAFSA® Form – Federal Student Aid 8 Easy Steps for Parents Completing the FAFSA® Form FAFSA® Tips9 minutes SHARE FAFSAGuide Parents Parents completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form for the first time can follow eight simple steps to help their children obtain federal student aid. These steps include...

Need help prepping for the ACT/SAT? Our friends at Tempe College Connect are offering a free Virtual ACT/SAT Test Prep series starting tonight!
Learn more and register: https://azben.org/College-Connect-Test-Prep-2023

FASFA help is coming! Starting Monday (12/19) live Benji agents will be available to help students with their financial aid questions both virtually and over the phone. Learn more: azben.org/WinterCallingCampaign

ATTN students: check your phones!📳I’m texting you info on how to receive live FAFSA help over Winter Break! azben.org/WinterCallingCampaign

Our Winter FAFSA Calling Campaign w/ the Arizona Board of Regents starts on Monday but TOMORROW we are hosting a virtual office hour for Benji partner schools to learn more about the campaign and how it can help students complete their FAFSA!

Register here: azben.org/Dec15OfficeHour

Need help? Students at my partner schools can start texting me these commands to get tailored responses!📱

I’m back and better than ever! Starting today I will be texting students and families at my partner schools with FAFSA tips & tricks! Want to partner with me? Learn how here: askbenji.org/for-schools

Join us at 11 am TOMORROW for Wild Out Counselor Wednesday!
Northern Arizona University Counseling Services Director Dr. Carl Dindo joins us as a speaker for this week's topic: Mental Health & Wellness.

Register here: azben.org/WOCW-Nov-16

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Wild Out Counselor Wednesday | November 16, 2022 | Mental Health. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. 2022-23 Wild Out Counselor Wednesday

🚨POTENTIAL COLLEGE STUDENTS: Join us this Saturday (10/22) for College Day!

This event will provide you w/ the information you need to successfully fill out your , complete college applications & apply for scholarships. Register today: http://bit.ly/3eHAf8e