Student consumer info
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Scholarship Scams (US Federal Trade Commission)
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/edcams/scholarship/index.html
Need money for college? Unfortunately, in their
efforts to pay the bills, many students and their
families are falling prey to scholarship scams.
The Federal Trade Commission cautions students on
how to discover fraud.
Visits: 19541
Choosing a Career or Vocational School (US Federal Trade Commission)
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/products/pro13.shtm
Private vocational or correspondence schools that
train students for a variety of skilled jobs can
be good starting points for furthering your
career. However, follow the FTC's advice and
choose your school carefully to avoid problems.
Visits: 8843
Renter's Kit (US Dept of Housing and Urban Development)
http://www.hud.gov/renting/index.cfm
Looking for an apartment? Know your rights and
responsibilities as a renter and learn about
benefits, renter's insurance, apartment search
tips, helpful links, and more, from the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Visits: 4590
Travel Warnings and Consular Information Sheets (US Dept of State)
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis_pa_tw_1168.html
Before you head to your international destination,
please check this site compiled by the U.S. State
Department. The site links to current travel
warnings, consular information sheets, and public
announcements.
Visits: 4317
mymoney.gov (Financial Literacy & Education Commission)
http://www.mymoney.gov
mymoney.gov is a federal government website
dedicated to helping Americans better understand
their money. It offers information from 20 federal
agencies about how to save, invest, and manage
your money so you can achieve your personal goals.
Visits: 3830
Employment and Training Fact Sheets (US Dept of Labor)
http://www.doleta.gov/programs/factsht
The Dept of Labor Fact Sheets describe programs,
services, and benefits available to employed,
unemployed, and dislocated workers of all ages.
Includes government-supported training, back-to-
work, apprenticeships, grant programs, and more.
Visits: 3743
Treasury Investing Online (US Dept of the Treasury)
http://www.treasurydirect.gov
Check out investment options with the US
Government! Buy savings bonds and T-Bills or
learn more about protected securities. Here you
will find safe, flexible investment options to
meet your needs.
Visits: 2991
USA Services (US General Services Admin)
http://www.info.gov
Get answers here! USA Services handles millions of
inquiries about federal programs, benefits, or
services from citizens who need answers from the
federal government. By phone or online - pick your
favorite way to get out of the government maze!
Visits: 2222
Ombudsman, Federal Student Aid Programs (US Dept of Education)
http://ombudsman.ed.gov
The FSA Ombudsman works with student loan
borrowers to informally resolve loan disputes and
problems. They facilitate and provide creative
options/alternatives for borrowers needing
assistance with many types of student loans.
Visits: 2007
USA.gov for Consumers (US Federal Trade Commission)
http://www.consumer.gov
Your "one-stop" link to all kinds of federal
consumer information online. Find information by
category - such as Food, Health, Product Safety,
Your Money, and Transportation.
Visits: 1932
Closed School Information (US Dept of Education)
http://studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/students/english/closedschool.jsp?tab=attending#conent
Get the facts from this Dept of Education site!
You may be able to have your student loan
discharged if your school closed while you were
enrolled, or if it owes you a refund, forged your
signature, or improperly certified your loan.
Visits: 1871
Federal Citizen Info Center--Travel Publications
http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/travel.htm
View the best travel-related federal consumer
publications online for free, or purchase printed
copies at the online ordering site. Brought to you
by the U.S. General Services Administration.
Visits: 1747
From Here to Financial Security (Federal Citizen Information Center)
http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/cic_text/money/here2-security/5_steps.htm
Your Map To Financial Freedom! From Here to
Security is a consumer education project sponsored
by Nations Bank and the Consumer Federation of
America to help teach Americans better patterns of
saving and investing for their futures.
Visits: 1539
Travelers' Health (US Center for Disease Control)
http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/default.aspx
Important health information for all types of
travelers. Search for health information on
specific destinations. Find out what you need to
know before you go!
Visits: 1406
Federal Citizen Info Center--Employment Publications
http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/employ.htm
View the best employment-related federal consumer
publications online, for free, or purchase printed
copies at the online ordering site. Brought to
you by the U.S. General Services Administration.
Visits: 1379
Federal Citizen Information Center (US General Services Admin)
http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov
Hundreds of the best federal consumer publications
on all kinds of topics are available free on this
site. View them online free or purchase printed
copies at the online ordering site.
Visits: 1218
Social Security Online - for Women (Social Security Administration)
http://www.ssa.gov/women
Whether you're planning a career, changing
careers, or getting married, this great website
can help. Search for info by your stage of life
or life event, or check out the top 10 services
provided by the Social Security Administration.
Visits: 1137
Students Abroad
http://studentsabroad.state.gov
The first stop on a student's trip overseas! The website offers country specific information, tips for safe travel, and other important information for living and traveling abroad.
Visits: 1052
Hurricane Recovery Portal (USA.gov)
http://www.usa.gov/Citizen/Topics/PublicSafety/Hurricane_Katrina_Recovery.shtml
Find family, shelter/housing, other help, or
volunteer to help with the recovery effort - this
central USA.gov page puts links to the
important federal and state government resources
and info you need together in one place.
Visits: 1016
MISUSED - Student Consumer Info (Dept of Education)
http://www.ed.gov/misused
Valuable information to help students protect
themselves from identity theft, scholarship scams,
telemarketing schemes, and more, including
practical advice and tips on how to identify and
prevent the misuse of their personal information.
Visits: 931