A number of the companies that claim to assist students and families in obtaining scholarships and other financial aid have been labeled as scams. A good rule of thumb, if the company requires a payment for it's services, it is generally not worth the money. There are plenty of free resources available to students. Some institutions place students in positions, other institutions require students search and interview for work-study positions. Contact the financial aid office at your institution to find out more about how eligible students are placed in work-study positions.
Students gain more than income from most work-study experiences.
Students will also have a work experience to include on their resume. Minnesota State University, Mankato Office of Financial Aid matches student's skills and experience with jobs. The Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized loans are low-interest, educational loans guaranteed by the Federal Government. The Subsidized Stafford Loan is considered a NEED-based loan. Because the Subsidized Stafford Loan is considered a NEED-based loan, the federal government pays the interest on the loan while the student is in school.