Scholarship Scams - 10 Red Flags

If you're applying to college, you should also be applying for scholarships. There are billions of dollars out there to assist students with college costs. Unfortunately, there are also plenty of unscrupulous people out there working hard to take advantage of scholarship hunters.

To protect yourself as you search for college dollars, be aware of these 10 common scholarship scams.

And if you want some legitimate college money, you can start with these articles:

• 25 Scholarships Worth $5,000 or More
• 23 Unusual Scholarships
• 19 Scholarships with January Deadlines
• Pell Grants for Low-Income Students