Jeanski
Buffalo,#2Consumer Comment
Thu, June 23, 2011
You sound like a really smart kid who won't have trouble getting into college on his own. You were right to recognize that this is a scam. Students should NEVER pay anyone to help them with college admissions, financial aid, etc. All this is FREE thanks to the Department of Education. Your guidance counselor is a good place to start too.
I'd like to add a little more information for those of you considering college.... there are scam websites out there that will charge you to fill out and submit your FAFSA. Don't do it!! The Department of Education website has a link to the FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID (note the word "Free") which is required by all schools.
Perhaps you and friends could warn others by posting this information in Facebook, MySpace and other places young people are likely to go. Once enough people know about this scam, you might be able to put them out of business.
As for your personal situation, your family's employment situation will probably qualify you for all kinds of aid. I'd like to suggest you start at your local community college. You get a good education at the best possible price, and your credits are likely to transfer if you go on to a four-year school.
Good luck in college!