Avoiding scholarship scams: Burton shares information he gives to BRHS students

Now that school is back in session, high school seniors are hard at work, not only getting their schoolwork completed, but also filling out college applications and forms for financial aid. While there are many organizations choosing to offer those moving to higher education a way to make their schooling more affordable, there are also those who want to take advantage of high school seniors, scamming them out of money while promising non-existent financial aid opportunities.

With so many scammers out there posing as reputable foundations and organizations, how can applicants know which ones are honest and which ones are out to dupe them? Along with following such common sayings as, “If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is,” Benjamin Russell High School Senior Counselor Richard Burton reviews how to spot and avoid scam scholarships with the senior class every year.