The College/Career Center has various financial aid resources available to students and parents. In December of each year FAFSA (Free Application For Student Aid) forms are mailed to the Career Center and are available for senior students who will be attending college (this form can also be accessed via the web at www.fafsa.ed.gov). The center also has materials to help explain the financial aid process, including Funding Your Education, a publication put out by the US Department of Education
(also at http://studentaid.ed.gov/students/attachments/siteresources/FundingEduBeyondHighSchool_0910.pdf). You may also talk to your counselor or contact your college's financial aid office if you need help understanding the financial aid process or the FAFSA.

Every year, in early December, Glencoe hosts a Financial Aid Night. College-bound students and their parents are encouraged to attend this informative evening. A financial aid expert is there to explain the FAFSA and answer questions about completing the form. Watch the Glencoe newsletter for the date.

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Scholarship Scams

Did you receive information in the mail about a scholarship search service? Can't tell if it's a scam? Follow this link to learn more about scholarship scams: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/edcams/scholarship/index.html

Rules to remember about scholarship scam companies:
They may offer you a "free" workshop, but if there is a fee at any point, it's probably a scam. Financial aid information should NEVER cost you. Never invest anything beyond the cost of a postage stamp in your search for financial aid.There is no such thing as a "money-back guarantee" with a scholarship scam company, just as there is no "guarantee" that you will receive a scholarship award.If they ask you for a checking account or credit card number -- for "verification" or to "confirm eligibility" -- STOP! Scammers use this ploy to get your financial information and then drain your account or run up charges on your credit card.If they use scare tactics to make you "buy in" to their scam, don't listen. They may indicate that you will not get financial aid without their help.If they bad mouth college and/or high school counselors, indicating that they don't have enough time to help you with financial aid, it's probably a scam. Most high schools provide plenty of information and assistance to help students with financial aid.