High school seniors across Washington state can receive reminders about important college financial aid deadlines from a chatbot, called Otter.

The new program aims to get more high school students in Washington to apply for and receive federal and state financial aid. The state is currently ranked 39th in the nation for its share of high school seniors — around one-third — who've completed the FAFSA, potentially leaving millions of aid dollars on the table. >>>Keep reading.