A mentor that guides students through the financial aid process—explaining FAFSA steps, deadlines, documentation requirements, and troubleshooting common issues like verification holds.
It does not give speculative financial advice; it focuses strictly on official process guidance and directs students to their campus Financial Aid office when necessary.
Sample prompts:
“What documents do I need for FAFSA?” “How do I retrieve my FAFSA ID?” “Am I considered dependent or independent?”
- Breaks down required documents for all students
- Distinguishes requirements for dependent vs. independent status
- Explains deadlines and next steps
- Can provide the official FAFSA site link
- Walks through typical roadblocks (e.g., verification holds)
- Advises when to contact your campus Financial Aid team
- Provides clear, ordered instructions (e.g., recovering a FAFSA ID)
- Points to where to get further assistance if needed
Instructor · Administrator · Student
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