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andCareerOneStop.org. YourState%u2019s Department of Labormay have job listings, contacts for local job offices, and resources for counseling and referrals.Student Loan Scams:Educational institutions may promise immediate student loan forgiveness or debt cancellation to entice Veterans to enroll in classes. For most borrowers,Loan Forgivenessis only available through programs requiring many years of qualifying payments or other qualifying criteria. Here is aList of Student Debt Relief %u201cDo%u2019s and Don%u2019ts%u201dto help borrowers avoidscams.Scholarship Scams:Educational institutions may %u201cguarantee%u201d Veterans a scholarship in exchange for a redemption/processing fee.Seminars:Veterans may be promised a scholarship and financial aid under the guise of high-pressure sales pitches where they feel pressured to pay immediately or risk losing the so-called %u201copportunity.%u201dFree Gifts:Veterans may be promised incentives such as free laptops, gift cards, or other %u201cfreebies%u201d for enrolling in courses.What steps can you take to protect yourself?VA wants to ensure Veterans are equipped with accurate information about the cost and quality of educational institutions and programs to make informed decisions about their education.%u2022ChooseGI Bill Approved Schools. Use theWEAMS Institution SearchToolto find GI Bill approved schools.%u2022Use theGI Bill Comparison Tool. Compare the benefits you%u2019ll receive at different schools.%u2022Learn about thePrinciples of Excellence Program. The program requires schools that receive federal funding through programs such as the GI Bill to follow certain guidelines.%u2022Check out theNational Resource Directory Database. The database provides validated resources that support recovery, rehabilitation, and reintegration for