FTC Scholarship Consumer Advice - SCAMS

Overview

Going to college, vocational school, or a certificate program can often help you move up in your career and make more money — but it can also be expensive. Scammers take advantage of that, saying they’ll help you get financial aid or scholarships to pay your tuition bills. Really, they’re just trying to take your money or steal your personal information. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) provides this consumer advice to help students and families identify and avoid these fraudulent financial aid and scholarship schemes.