While we seem to have more information and choices than ever before, the marketplace is getting more confusing and figuring out the best option is getting more and more difficult.  Students are getting ripped off all the time—from landlords who are unresponsive and won't give us our security deposits back, to the nearby grocery store that overcharges us because we don't have cars, to the corporations that are taking our information off our Facebook profiles. 

And rather than becoming better, many of these problems are getting worse. 

Our economy needs to be fair to consumers in order to function. While a company may make a short-term profit from ripping off consumers or putting an unsafe product on the market, it's not good for anyone in the long term.   

We’re taking action to make sure that ordinary people like you and me get a fair shake, get the information we need, and have the tools to protect ourselves from rip-offs and scams. We’re releasing reports, consumer surveys, and other resources that tell students more about our options. We’re also telling decision makers that the consumer laws that protect us have to deliver.

Find important information about:

Identity Theft

Renters Rights

Student Tax Breaks

Credit Cards

Spring Break / Travel Rip-offs

Choosing a Cell Phone Plan

Financial Aid