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The federal government is the main source of financial aid for college, but it isn’t the only source.
Everyone wants free money to help them attend college. There are many types of scholarships offered by colleges as well as local and national organizations, including scholarships that don’t require outstanding grades. Each scholarship provider has its own application and its own rules to decide who can get its scholarship.
Free sources of information include:
Sadly, there are many fraudulent scholarship schemes to steal money or identities from students. If you receive notice of a scholarship award that you did not apply for, be aware that it is probably not legitimate and should be ignored.
The following list of red flags can help you determine whether a scholarship or grant is a fraud: