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Financial Aid Scams

by Travis | October 9, 2009

In a recent press release, the U.S. Department of Education along with several other national financial aid organizations have released a series of pamphlets, flyers and posters entitled “Don’t get Hooked”. 

The message here is simple: do not pay for financial aid services!  Many financial aid scams exist whether they offer scholarship money for a fee, assistance with completing the FAFSA or even general advice.  If you see that there is a price tag associated with a scholarship or financial aid assistance, steer clear.   Recognize these servicse for what they are- a scam.  Please always remember that you should never have to pay for financial aid.  The money you would spend on these scams would be much, much better spent on your real college expenses.

At Lynn, we are ready and able to answer any of your financial aid questions at absolutely no cost- and we’re good at it, too!  With over 72 years of combined financial aid experience, our financial aid counselors are extremely knowledgable, and we do our best to stay on top of this rapidly evolving field to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date information.  Please do not hesitate to contact us with your questions- as always, free of charge!  Here is our contact information:

Evening and Graduate Students: Ben Breier, bbreier@lynn.edu, 561-237-7190

Athletes and Musicians: John Chambers, jchambers@lynn.edu, 561-237-7973

New and Transfer Students: Travis Williams, twilliams@lynn.edu, 561-237-7837

Loans: Patty Burke, pburke@lynn.edu, 561-237-7814

Returning and Re-Admit Students A-L: Karen Reed, kreed@lynn.edu, 561-237-7751

Returning and Re-Admit Students M-Z: Evy Lucena, elucena@lynn.edu  561-237-7810

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