Scholarships 101: The Top Ten ways to avoid college financing scams
Filed under: Ripoffs and Scams, The Dolans
As the cost of college skyrockets, so do the number of scams trying to take advantage of families. With the average cost of a private four-year college topping more than $32,000, more families than ever are on the hunt for scholarships that can help relieve some of that financial burden. Con artists and unscrupulous businesses snare several hundred thousands of unsuspecting students and their families with fraudulent offers every year, to the tune of more than $100 million, according to FinAid.
You don't have to let it happen to you!
Here are a few key tips to get started safely.
