Ask for your password or banking info by phone, text, or email
The real deal
Emails come from a @sufs.org address (watch for look-alikes)
Log in only at apply.stepupforstudents.org — type it yourself
Phone support: 1-877-735-7837 (Mon–Fri 8–5 ET)
Got something suspicious? Don't click. Forward a screenshot to reportfraud@sufs.org. If you already shared info, call 1-877-735-7837 right away.
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