Toll Free number for information on financial aid - 1-888-311-8881 - available Mon-Thur - 7:00 a.m. to 6:50 p.m. and Fri - 7:00 a.m. to 4:50 p.m. Bilingual representatives are also available.

SCAM WARNING SIGNS:
1. FEES: You should never have to pay to search for or apply for scholarships. check out the free scholarship search at www.fastweb.com
2. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: You should never have to give credit card or bank account information to award providers.
3. NO WORK INVOLVED: Legitimate scholarship applications require time and energy.
4. UNSOLICITED SCHOLARSHIPS: If you are called to receive an award for which you never applied, be alert.
5. NO CONTACT INFORMATION: Legitimate sponsors should provide contact information upon request. If the sponsor does not supply a valid e-mail address, phone number and mailing address upon request, that could be a sign of a scam.

To report a scam, call The Federal Trade Commision at
1-877-382-4357.
Go to www.ftc.gov/scholarshipscams
for more information.

BURGER KING SCHOLARS PROGRAM:
Applicants must maintain a GPA of 2.5, work part time an average of 15 hours per week or 40 weeks per year, be actively involved in community service activities, demonstrate financial need and plan to enroll in an accredited two or four year college, university or vocational/tech school by Fall of application year. Apply online at www.bk.com/scholars. Applications will be accepted until February 2, 2009.