CHARLESTON — Students and parents should exercise caution when applying for student aid and scholarship opportunities, according to Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office.
High school seniors and college students applying for such opportunities need to be wary of any scams looking to take advantage of those relying on financial assistance to meet financial obligations.
A popular scam involves websites charging a fee while claiming or guaranteeing to find scholarships.
However, free websites and online databases do exist. Students should go directly to legitimate websites and not click on a provided link, which may take them to a different website than intended.
Students should research scholarships before applying to verify the legitimacy of the scholarship and talk to a guidance counselor or academic advisor.
The monthly payment is never applied to student loan debt and the debt is higher than before making payments through the alleged debt reduction program.
Students should also fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid annually to receive federal and West Virginia aid. For information and to apply for West Virginia scholarships, such as PROMISE, go to www.cfwv.com.
Source: Morrisey warns of scholarship and grant scams
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