Benefits of FindTuition.com
www.FindTuition.com displays a very simple web site. Each page use very few words. The bottom of each page displays columns listing the number of scholarships by eligibility, by college, and by major. The columns do not link anywhere.
The simple design directs you to “Start here” and follow each page with the prompts “Next”. The site offers a linear process without much branching, distractions, or other options.
Disadvantages of FindTuition.com
The site also branches to other sites seamlessly. For example, I was following the prompts to identify possible schools. Yet, I suddenly found myself in a site called CampusCorner. In addition, you can click an arrow and find yourself at a school’s web site, like ITT Technical Institute.
I never found any lists of scholarships or grants that gave me information to act upon.
The fine print at the bottom of the site states
“We are able to provide this free service due to the willingness of our users to be contacted by colleges and our other marketing partners. We will keep you informed of the latest scholarship opportunities; plus, you could receive FREE information about colleges and promotions from top companies. If you choose not to receive information at this time, you can opt-out.”
In addition to the fine print, you must complete a personal profile to get to the list of scholarships or schools. In step three of the five step process you must click a button that says you will allow them to send you promotional information. You cannot complete the next two steps unless you click that you agree.
The privacy statement says
“REMEMBER: IF YOU MAKE USE OF THE SITE, REGISTER WITH THE SITE, REQUEST INFORMATION THAT WE MAY OFFER OR SUBMIT INFORMATION IN ANY WAY TO OR THROUGH THE SITE YOU AGREE TO THESE TERMS. AS WE UPDATE AND EXPAND OUR SERVICES, THIS POLICY MIGHT CHANGE, SO PLEASE REVIEW IT FROM TIME TO TIME.”
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