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AI for Walking Teens Through Real College Cost Conversations
AI translates aid letters into plain English, but the family's values about debt come from you.
Adults & Professionals · AI for Parents · ~7 min read
The premise
AI can translate confusing aid letters and loan terms for a teen, but your family's values about debt and risk are yours to share.
What AI does well here
- Translate an aid letter into plain English
- Compare net cost across 3 schools side by side
- Generate a 30-minute family conversation script
- Draft a long-term debt scenario the teen can read
What AI cannot do
- Predict your aid year over year
- Replace a financial aid officer or planner
- Tell you what level of debt is right for your family
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