Education and Training

High School, College, and Vocational Schools

Choosing a College: Questions To Ask

Getting the answers to some key questions can help pick the college that's right for you.

Choosing a Vocational School or Certificate Program

How to choose a vocational school or certificate program

College Degree Scams

Looking to get your college degree? Here’s how to tell the difference between legit schools and a diploma mill.

High School Diploma Scams

Thinking about getting your high school diploma? Here’s how to tell the difference between legit programs and diploma scams.

Paying for School

How To Avoid Scholarship and Financial Aid Scams

Need money for school? Here's how to spot scholarship and financial aid scams.

Paying for School and Avoiding Scams

Here’s information about paying for school and how to avoid student loan debt relief scams.

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FTC halts two student loan debt relief schemes

Terri Miller

May 8, 2023

Paying off student loans can feel like a big undertaking, especially since it’ll take most people years to see a zero balance. When debt relief companies call promising quick loan forgiveness, you may

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Need help spotting, avoiding, and reporting scams? Start with Money Matters

Sam Levine, Director, Bureau of Consumer Protection

December 16, 2022

As 2022 winds down, many of us are still feeling the financial effects of the pandemic: from finding work to buying or renting a home; from getting loans to simply making ends meet. And as we work to

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Data breaches were missed learning opportunities for ed tech company

Seena Gressin

October 31, 2022

An easy step can help protect your online accounts from hackers. Whenever you can, make sure your accounts ask for two credentials to verify your identity when you log in. It’s called multifactor, or

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Now that the student loan debt relief application is open, spot the scams

K. Michelle Grajales

October 18, 2022

NOTE: As of November 11, 2022, the student loan debt relief program is blocked. Visit StudentAid.gov for the most updated information. The Department of Education (ED)’s application for federal

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Education and Training

High School, College, and Vocational Schools

Choosing a College: Questions To Ask

Choosing a Vocational School or Certificate Program

College Degree Scams

High School Diploma Scams

Paying for School

How To Avoid Scholarship and Financial Aid Scams

Paying for School and Avoiding Scams

Related Scams

From Consumer Alerts

FTC halts two student loan debt relief schemes

Need help spotting, avoiding, and reporting scams? Start with Money Matters

Data breaches were missed learning opportunities for ed tech company

Now that the student loan debt relief application is open, spot the scams

Get consumer alerts

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