Because of the rising costs of college and limited federal funding, students are vulnerable to these scams. Bery's work has led him to testify in a Congressional hearing, advocating The College Scholarship Fraud Prevention Act of 1999. This legislation targets companies that promise access to scholarships and then don't deliver by stiffening penalties for cases of fraud involving educational services. The bill has since been passed in the Senate and is now in committee in the House of Representatives. Bery hopes to continue advocating for students' rights and making higher education more accessible by eliminating scholarship frauds and increasing funding for education.
Higher education is one of the greatest equalizers in American society.
Regardless of where you come from, a college education can open doors for you.