What Are the Most Common Scholarship Scams?

As one college counselor put it, "I actually hate this question because I want to believe that good people are doing good work?" However, the sad reality is that college scholarship scams are real. This week, Samantha Davis of Queens, N.Y., asks:

Cedar Education Lending Suggests Several Steps to Increase a Student's Access to Financial Aid

Many college students want scholarships but the severe shortage of them in 2012 means only about 50% of students can expect free money.New York, NY (PRWEB) January 27, 2012 Many college students want scholarships but the severe shortage of them in 2012 means only about 50% of students can expect free money. "That means many students whose parents cannot afford the cost of tuition will have to ...

Skepticism is essential to avoid scholarship scams

One way to avoid scholarship scams is to follow the old adage - "if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is." Unfortunately, each year thousands are defrauded by flight-by-night websites and established organizations that prey on a family's desire to fulfill their college dreams.

Beware of scholarship scams

One way to avoid scholarship scams is to follow the old adage - "if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is." Unfortunately, each year thousands are defrauded by flight-by-night websites and established organizations that prey on a family's desire to fulfill their college dreams.

Unigo: Unigo Expert Network: Most Common Scholarship Scams

The sad reality is that college scholarship scams are real. This week, our experts weigh in on the most common types of scholarship scams and the best ways for you to avoid them.