NORTHPORT, New York (WABC) -- Families save up for years to afford college tuition, which is why scholarships are worth every penny.

A college freshman was locked out of his scholarship money and turned to 7 On Your Side for help.

Anthony Shah was recognized with two scholarships when he graduated with honors from Northport High School on Long Island.

"I was just really glad to hear my name called and then open up those checks and see you know that my hard work really was put into something beneficial for my education," Shah said.

He received $1200.

When they deposited the checks, he got a message saying to contact Chase Bank.

"They told him that they need to verify the checks of the maker of the check. So he supplied the contact information," Shah's dad, Brian, said.

The Shah fami

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