Student consumer info

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