AI-Powered Financial Aid Strategy

Maximize Your Financial Aid — Don't Leave Money on the Table

College financial aid is confusing by design. Auriga's AI helps you understand your true costs, complete FAFSA correctly, find scholarships you qualify for, and appeal offers that fall short.

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Key Takeaways

  • The average student leaves $6,000+ in financial aid on the table by not appealing
  • FAFSA errors are the #1 cause of reduced aid — Auriga helps you avoid them
  • Net price (what you actually pay) is often 40–60% lower than the sticker price
  • Auriga finds scholarships matched to your specific profile — not generic lists
  • Financial aid appeals succeed about 30% of the time when done correctly

What You Get with Auriga

Net Price Calculator

See your estimated actual cost at every school on your list — not the sticker price, but what you'll likely pay after grants and scholarships.

FAFSA Guidance

Step-by-step FAFSA walkthrough with AI explanations for confusing questions. Avoid the errors that reduce your aid package.

Scholarship Matching

Auriga analyzes your profile and matches you to scholarships you actually qualify for — local, national, and school-specific.

Aid Package Comparison

Compare financial aid offers side-by-side across all your schools. Understand the real 4-year cost, not just Year 1.

Financial Aid Appeal Letters

Get AI-guided templates for appealing financial aid offers. Auriga explains what works, what doesn't, and how to frame your case.

4-Year Cost Projection

See the full 4-year financial picture including tuition increases, living costs, and loan scenarios to compare schools fairly.

How It Works

1

Enter your financial profile

Provide basic household income information. Auriga estimates your Expected Family Contribution and aid eligibility.

2

See your net price at every school

For each school on your list, Auriga calculates the estimated net price based on your profile and each school's aid generosity.

3

Navigate FAFSA with guidance

Complete your FAFSA with step-by-step AI guidance. Auriga flags common mistakes and explains confusing questions in plain English.

4

Compare offers and appeal if needed

When aid letters arrive, compare them side-by-side and use Auriga's appeal framework to negotiate a better package.

Frequently Asked Questions

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