v1.0.0 — Available now

Financial Aid Navigator

FAFSA is confusing. Award letters are cryptic. JSG breaks it all down in plain English — what's free money, what's a loan, what you actually owe. Plus guidance on appeals when your package falls short.

FAFSA Grants Loans Award Letters Appeals Work-Study
Setup guide
By Will @ JSG 3 min setup Free
$ explain my financial aid
 
Analyzing your award letter...
 
Your Aid Breakdown:
  Pell Grant               $3,498  FREE — no repayment
  University Grant         $5,000  FREE — no repayment
  Subsidized Loan          $3,500  Loan — no interest til grad
  Unsubsidized Loan        $2,000  Loan — interest starts now
  Work-Study                 $1,500  Earned — campus job
 
Total cost of attendance:  $24,500
Total free money:           $8,498
You still owe:                 $16,002
 
⚠ Your unsubsidized loan is accruing interest.
   Consider paying interest-only ($11/mo) while enrolled.
What you get

Four powerful commands.

Say these to Claude and the plugin handles the rest.

"explain my aid"

Award Letter Explainer

Paste your award letter and get every line explained in plain English. Know exactly what's free, what's borrowed, and what you owe.

"track my aid"

Aid Tracker

Monitor disbursement dates, pending items, and your remaining balance. Flags action items like entrance counseling and verification docs.

"appeal financial aid"

Appeal Guide

Step-by-step guidance for writing a professional financial aid appeal letter. Covers job loss, medical emergencies, and income changes.

"help me get started"

Guided Setup

Quick setup to tell the plugin about your school and situation. Takes 2 minutes and makes every other command more helpful.

Setup guide

Up and running in 3 minutes.

No coding required. Just follow these steps.

1

Download & install

Download the plugin file. Open Claude Desktop → Settings → Plugins → drag it in.

2

Answer a few questions

Say "help me get started" — it'll ask about your school, FAFSA status, and whether you have your award letter ready.

3

Paste your award letter

Say "explain my aid" and paste the numbers from your student portal. Get instant clarity on what it all means.

FAQ

Common questions.

Quick answers to things people usually ask.

No. This plugin provides informational guidance only. Always consult your school's financial aid office for official decisions. Think of it as a translator, not an advisor.
Never. You paste or describe your information. The plugin never logs into any accounts or accesses sensitive systems.
It can guide you through the appeal process and help draft a professional letter, which many students don't know is an option. Results vary by school.
The getting-started flow will help point you in the right direction. Filing FAFSA is always step one — the plugin can explain the process.

Understand your financial aid.

Stop guessing what you owe. Get clarity in 3 minutes.