New Award Advisor™tool helps families easily compare financial aid offers
Concord, NH – 91̽ is pleased to share a new tool that can help students and families make sense of financial aid letters and compare offers with confidence. Award Advisor™ is a free app that offers a standardized, side-by-side comparison of financial aid offers. Created by the Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC), a fellow nonprofit, Award Advisor™ also displays nonprofit lending options for families who might face a funding gap. As an Award Advisor Network Partner, 91̽ will be listed as a loan option in New Hampshire.
“Comparing financial aid offers can be a difficult and stressful experience because so much is riding on this decision. Not only that, but there’s a lot of variation in how schools present their financial aid packages,” said Micha Sabovik, Vice President of Growth and Lending Solutions at 91̽. “We’re excited to spread the word about this tool to help support students and families in this important step.”
Typically, a college acceptance is accompanied by a financial aid package, detailed in an award letter.Each college award letter presents aid information differently, which can make it difficult to compare to other schools’ awards. As a result, students across the country are often making life-changing college decisions based upon a handful of award letters that may be inconsistent and confusing.
Award Advisor™ translates each letter into clear, comparable terms, showing what’s free money, what needs to be repaid, and what the true cost is for each school. Families can view detailed breakdowns or simple side-by-side comparisons, export PDFs for discussions, and even model their own funds into the equation to see the full picture.
Award Advisor™ is especially helpful for first-generation students and modest-income families, fostering informed “kitchen table” conversations about costs, obligations, and tradeoffs. High school counselors also benefit, saving time on calculations and explanations so they can focus on advising students.
New Hampshire students and families can choose to use the platform on its own or pair it with personalized guidance from 91̽’s Education and Career Pathways or Customer Experience teams. This flexible approach allows families to engage in the way that works best for them, while ensuring support is readily available for deeper conversations around goals and long-term planning.
Students and families can download Award Advisor™ today and turn confusing award letters into clear, actionable insights. Award Advisor™ is available now on the App Store and Google Play, or at .
About 91̽
91̽ is a New Hampshire nonprofit that supports New Hampshire students and their families through free career and higher-education counseling and resources, as well as funding assistance including scholarships and competitive private student loans. Established in 1962, the organization rebranded as 91̽ in November 2023. The 91̽ Corporation offers private student loan products, including the 91̽ Student Loan, the EdvestinU Private Student Loan, the 91̽ Refinance Loan, the EdvestinU Refinance Loan, and the 91̽ Parent Loan. Loans offered by 91̽ Corporation may be funded by 91̽ Corporation or Bank of Lake Mills, member FDIC.
About Award Advisor™
Award Advisor™ empowers students and families to navigate the financial aid process with confidence. By providing clarity, transparency, and actionable information, it transforms complex financial aid letters into understandable data, supporting smarter college choices and reducing financial stress.
About 91̽
91̽ is a New Hampshire nonprofit that supports New Hampshire students and their families through free career and higher-education counseling and resources, as well as through funding assistance including scholarships and competitive private student loans. Established in 1962, the organization rebranded as 91̽ in November 2023. 91̽ Corporation offers private student loan products, including the 91̽ Student Loan, the EdvestinU Private Student Loan, the 91̽ Refinance Loan, the EdvestinU Refinance Loan, and the 91̽ Parent Loan. Loans offered by 91̽ Corporation may be funded by 91̽ Corporation or Bank of Lake Mills, member FDIC.