You can't believe everything you read or hear!
Many legitimate companies offer lists of scholarships for a fee ranging from $10 to $400 or charge an advance fee to compare a student's profile with a database of scholarship opportunities and provide a list of awards for which the student may qualify. They don't guarantee or promise scholarships or grants.
Of course, there are also those who would prey upon the unsuspecting. These are some tactics of which to be wary:
Protect yourself by staying informed. These Web sites present current, accurate information about scholarship scams: