The innovative tool will assist students
applying for federal financial aid, making college more accessible
than ever before.
SAINT PAUL, Minn., May 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- North Star
Prosperity has introduced a groundbreaking digital tool to help
Minnesota students and families
complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to
apply for financial aid for college.
Wyatt is a unique, AI-powered FAFSA advisor created by the
nonprofit Benefits Data Trust to simplify the financial aid
process. Amidst the challenges students faced this year with the
updated FAFSA form, Wyatt provides a secure platform for students
to text their FAFSA-related questions and receive personalized
responses. In addition to answering students' questions in
real-time, Wyatt serves as a supportive companion, motivating
students to complete the FAFSA through timely reminders and using
natural language processing to communicate with students in text
message conversations.
Use Wyatt here: https://www.getfafsahelp.org/northstar
"This FAFSA advisor is available to any prospective or current
Minnesota college student at any
time, helping unlock millions of dollars in state and federal
financial aid," said Mike Dean,
Executive Director of North Star Prosperity. "Our goal is to
simplify the financial aid application process, ensuring more
students can access the resources they need to make their education
affordable."
This tool is being launched with a six-figure digital and video
advertising campaign designed to support students in applying for
the North Star Promise, Minnesota's new Free College program. Students
completing the FAFSA will be automatically notified if they receive
the North Star Promise program through their financial aid award
letter.
"With the North Star Promise program, we are breaking down
financial barriers and ensuring that every Minnesotan, not just the
affluent, can pursue higher education without the crippling burden
of student debt," said Mike Dean.
"Wyatt will make the North Star Promise program more accessible to
the students that need it the most."
"We are proud to collaborate with North Star Prosperity to bring
Wyatt to Minnesota students who
need trusted information about the FAFSA at their fingertips, as
the next few weeks are crunch time to apply for financial aid that
can make a college degree possible," said Daniel O'Donnell, Associate Director of Higher
Education at Benefits Data Trust, a nonprofit that helps
individuals connect to assistance programs, while working with
government and other partners to modernize the public benefits
system. "BDT is on a mission to make government assistance more
accessible to eligible people, including students – both today's
college students who are struggling to afford basic needs such as
food and healthcare, and tomorrow's students who may not be able to
attend college at all if not for financial aid."
Students can learn more about North Star Promise at:
https://www.northstarprosperity.org/freecollege
North Star Prosperity is fighting for an economy that
works for all Minnesotans. Motivated by our belief that everyone
deserves a fair shot, we elevate the stories of hard-working
Minnesotans and advocate for common-sense policies that expand
economic opportunity for all.
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