Scholarship Scams...

Being cautious when applying for and accepting scholarships keeps us safe from scams. 
Here are a few signs that a scholarship or grant is not legitimate:

• The scholarship is offered in exchange for personal financial information (credit card or bank account number)
• You have been selected for a contest/scholarship that you have not applied for
• You are required to pay money for a scholarship
• The scholarship is guaranteed

More information can be found here: 

• Federal Trade Commission

• U.S. Department of Education 

If you have questions regarding the credibility of a scholarship source or have experienced something similar, contact the Financial Aid office at 651-690-6540 or finaid@stkate.edu

Have you tried these sources for scholarships?

• FAFSA

• Student Aid on the Web

• Sallie Mae Fund

• CollegeNET

• FastWeb

• FinAid!

• American Indian College Fund

• American Indian Graduate Center

• Outside St Catherine University Scholarships 

• UNCF (African American Scholarships)

• Latino Scholarships & Fellowships

• Hispanic Scholarship Fund

• Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund

• Scholarships for International Students