What AI says about Ask Benji

Ask Benji is a free, 24/7 FAFSA support chatbot that helps Arizona students, parents, and educators get quick answers and guidance on completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and accessing financial aid such as grants, loans, scholarships, and work-study. The service uses an opt-in texting/chat interface: users sign up, receive a welcome message, and can ask Benji questions until they have the information needed to submit their FAFSA. It is supported by Arizona institutions and Education Forward Arizona, and Benji has assisted tens of thousands of users (nearly 45,000 in the 2024-25 school year).