"Need $$$ for College?"
Doesn't Everybody?
In their efforts to make
ends meet, many students and thier families are unfortunately
falling prey to scholarship & financial aid scams. The
following are some "tell tale" lines to be aware of
when contacted by individuals/corporations wanting to "help"
you with Scholarships & Financial Aid:
"This scholarship is
guaranteed or your money back!"
"You can't get this information
anywhere else."
"I just need your credit
card or bank account number to hold this scholarship."
"We'll do all the work."
"This scholarship will
cost you some money."
"You've been selected"
by a 'national foundation' to recieve a scholarship or "You're
a finalist" in some contest you never entered"
Scholarship
& Financial Aid Hints!
Get copies of EVERYTHING submitted by any "consultant"!
Review ALL documents carefully
STUDENTS/PARENTS "Are Liable" in case
of mistakes or fraud by consultants
If it sounds "too good to be true" - It
probably is!
"Don't Spend Any More Money Than You Can Afford
to Lose"
Beware
Of:
Anything you have to pay a substantial
amount of $$$ to recieve
(Students can get same information
"Free" from internet or libraries)
Interviews & presentations
in "hotels"
Financial Aid/Scholarship Scam
"web site"
The following "web link"
has further information regarding "financial aid scams":
Back To Scholarship Page
SCHOLARSHIP SCAMS & WARNINGS