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Counseling - Scholarship Scams
Guidance and Counseling
Marcelo Eureste, Counselor
Student Load: All Freshmen, Juniors J-Z, Seniors K-Z
344-9265, ext 126
Venezia Ramirez, Head Counselor
Student Load: all Sophmores, Juniors A-I, Seniors A-J
344-9265, ext 110
6425 West Ave
San Antonio, Texas 78213
Office: 210-344-9265
Fax: 210-344-9267
Counseling Events and Testing Information
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Welcome to Antonian College Preparatory High School
"Enter to learn. Go Forth to Serve."
Scholarship Scams: What You Should Know
Warning Signs
Watch out for the following claims companies will make in an effort to scam you:
“For a fee, we provide a comprehensive list of scholarships.” Don’t spend money on a fee-based matching service. The biggest and best scholarship databases are available for free on the Web.
“Billions of dollars of award monies going unclaimed.” Statements about funds going unclaimed are simply untrue. If funds are available, students will compete for them.
“We have a money-back guarantee.” Legitimate scholarships are always competitive. No one can guarantee that you will win a scholarship.
“We need your credit card or bank account number.” No legitimate scholarship should require your credit card or bank account number.
“We will do all the work.” To receive a scholarship, students must complete the applications and essays themselves. No one else can do the work for them.
Beware: Financial Aid Seminars
Some seminars charge fees for services or information you can obtain for free from another source.
How can you tell if the seminar is a scam?
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While the presentation may be free, you are pressured to give them a check, checking account number or credit card to sign up for the service.
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You are told that the program can adjust your income and/or your assets to make it seem like you earn less money, thereby qualifying you for more aid. Be aware that such practices are often illegal.
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You are told that they can only answer specific questions after you have paid the fee.
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A seminar being held at a local school does not make it legitimate.
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Be sure to check with the Counseling Office if you think the seminar might be a scam.
Remember: Financial Aid shouldn’t cost you more than a Postage Stamp!
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