Clarity is Confidence:
Building the Discussion and Resources around Student Debt
How to Appeal a Financial Aid Offer
Did you know you can appeal your financial aid offer? Join this webinar to learn how to increase financial aid from your university. We’ll cover the reasons you can appeal, the documents you may need to collect, and how to approach the conversation with your financial aid office. All families can access Juno's free financial aid appeal generator tool to maximize institutional aid from their accepted university.
We'll share how you can use this online, free tool:
Attendees will be entered into a drawing for a $50 Amazon gift card
📅 Date & Time:
Monday, April 27 | 6:00–6:30pm CST
Don’t wait—reserve your spot today!
Click here to register & see full event details
About the Presenter:
Eddy Ciobanu is Head of Undergraduate Partnerships at Juno. As a first-generation college student, Eddy is passionate about helping others learn how to make college affordable.
We are a statewide nonprofit organization committed to helping students minimize student loan debt and borrowers avoid unmanageable student loan debt.
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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
FAFSACSS-ProfileEdvest 529Scholarships
During College
BudgetingInternshipsCollege ROIScholarships
Loan assistance plansEmployer loan helpFinancing grad schoolPSLF & Loan Forgiveness
After College
Focused Resources
DebtSmarts recognizes that students and borrowers face unique situations.
VETERANS
Education and training benefits for military-connected families. 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
9.4 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.
