Clarity is Confidence:
Building the Discussion and Resources around Student Debt
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Finding Scholarships Using AI: Strategies for Efficiency and Success
Tuesday, February 3, 2026 Postponed
12:30-1:00 PM CT
Learn about how AI can be used to find and apply for scholarships, making the process smoother and more efficient for you or your students.
We'll also cover some of the amazing tools available that can help you stay organized and on top of your scholarship applications. You'll better understand the range of features that can help you manage deadlines, keep track of your applications, and ensure you don't miss any important opportunities.
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Accepting applications until March 6, 2026.
Fifteen $1,000 scholarships will be awarded.
We are a statewide nonprofit organization committed to helping students minimize student loan debt and borrowers avoid unmanageable student loan debt.
DebtSmarts gives you strategies for keeping your college costs low and staying on top of your student loans.
Do you have student loan questions? Call or email us for free, confidential guidance
We’ll respond to your email within one business day.
You’ll talk to a trained student loan specialist with no wait times.
(833)-589-0750 (Helpline)
/ (608)-980-9620 (Main Number)
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Monday-Friday 8:00-4:30 Central
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StudentLoanQuestions@debtsmarts.org
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(833)-589-0750 (Helpline) / (608)-980-9620 (Main Number) 〰️ Monday-Friday 8:00-4:30 Central 〰️ StudentLoanQuestions@debtsmarts.org 〰️
Who We Help
We help Wisconsinites before, during and after college. DebtSmarts has resources to minimize what you pay for college: scholarships, 529 tips, FAFSA help. If you’re in college, we help with budgets, understanding your financial aid offers and knowing what—and whether— to borrow. After school, DebtSmarts provides tips for finding loan repayment assistance, getting in the right student loan repayment plans, and qualifying for loan forgiveness.
Whether you’re just starting to think about college, you’re currently enrolled, or you’re juggling student loan payments with work or family responsibilities, Debtsmarts is here to help you navigate this confusing landscape.
Our resources are carefully reviewed and made available to all Wisconsin residents free of charge; this is not sponsored content.
Before College
During College
After College
Focused Resources
Debtsmarts recognizes that students and borrowers face unique situations.
VETERANS
Education and training benefits for veterans. Considerations when accessing your GI Bill. How to contact your campus veteran liaison.
PUBLIC SERVICE WORKERS
Learn more about Public Service Loan Forgiveness for teachers and other public service professions.
PARENTS
5.2 million Americans in their 50s still have student loans, including those for their child's college education.
Our Coalition Partners
The Wisconsin Coalition on Student Debt works with our coalition partners to advance one common agenda: helping Wisconsin residents become student debt smart and financially stable. Coalition members receive no financial benefit from their work to advance our mission.
