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In the scheme of the week Alan warned of scholarship scams and bad deals. He says you should beware of fancy web sites, unsolicited phone calls, and paying up front.
One company the BBB received an inquiry on was Edifi-College Financial Aid Services of Albany, New York.
They have an unsatisfactory report with the BBB due to a pattern of complaints about their sales practices.