Consumer Alert
Got student loans? Spot scams related to the Sweet lawsuit
Consumer Alert
For-profit colleges on notice
For-profit colleges sometimes use overblown — or flat-out false — promises to attract new students and their money.
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College Degree Scams
If you want to improve your chances of being hired or promoted, earning a college degree might help. But not all degree programs are real.
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High School Diploma Scams
Thinking about getting your high school diploma? Here’s how to tell the difference between legit programs and diploma scams.
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How To Avoid Scholarship and Financial Aid Scams
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.
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FTC shuts down student loan debt relief scheme
It’s a staggering number. More than 42 million Americans owe a total of nearly $1.5 trillion in student loan debt. It’s no wonder people look for help.
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College test prep scams are happening
Recently, we heard about scams targeting parents of high school students preparing for college.
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FTC continues to crack down on student loan scams
A lot of us have student loans – and some of us have trouble paying them every month.