Smart Advice from University of Redlands: College Scholarships Come with No Strings Attached

REDLANDS, Calif.--(EON: Enhanced Online News)--College-bound students and their parents should guard themselves against the hype and scams associated with illegitimate scholarship offers.

The University of Redlands urges caution when approached by offers of scholarships or scholarship searches for a price. Scholarships are free, and no one should ever have to pay to find, apply for or receive a grant or scholarship.

Information on scholarships is available at the University of Redlands Office of Financial Aid, which is constantly reviewing information from private organizations to uncover opportunities for its continuing or incoming students. Information can also be obtained at any high school counseling office, or on the Internet at:

• http://www.fastweb.com/
• http://www.collegeboard.com/
• http://www.scholarships.com/
• http://www.scholarshipexperts.com/

Parents and students are advised to do their own research before spending any money on high-pressure seminars, companies that promise scholarships for a fee, or other even more unscrupulous types that try to get people to send in money by announcing that a student is a finalist in a scholarship contest.

For more information on how you can learn more, contact the University of Redlands.

About University of Redlands:

University of Redlands is a private liberal arts and sciences university consistently ranked among the best universities in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. Since the university’s founding in 1907, Redlands has emphasized academic rigor, personal development and interdisciplinary studies. An Education + culture of elevated learning provides students with a holistic education that results in a unique life transformation. Redlands students learn equally about service, commitment, life and the world.