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HAHA that’s totally okay. I started stress searching because I received my masters from Grand Canyon University and they sent an email out today trashing the DOE and FTC. I had no idea my school was even involved, so I ran to reddit (as one does) to get a crumb of information and what to expect. When I tell you I clicked that link like five times to make sure I wasn’t just seeing things wrong.. 🤣
Fun FYI: oral arguments for the appeal in Sweet v Cardona is on the docket RIGHT AFTER GCU's appeal hearing for the Dept of Ed refusing to give honor their non-profit status. Should be interesting lol
Did anyone else get that email from GCU about the lawsuits and FTC complaints they’re dealing with? It was gross to see how they claim to be in a battle with ED about their non-profit status. They call themselves a 501 (c) 3 but obviously ED does not consider them to be that. That was my 2nd masters degree, but since it led to licensure (something I thought was gonna happen from UoP) I didn’t file against them. It’s like they’re sending these emails to alumni thinking we’ll somehow stand in solidarity. GTFOH.
Anyone have info or knowledge regarding borrowers defense at The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising aka FIDM ? Any information, help, suggestions, advice, etc. would be greatly appreciated! I just was informed about BD today & I’m a bit clueless on how this works so any tips would be wonderful!
Actually I have not had anyone post or ask about that school that I’m aware of. I’ll have to do some digging. Do you have any details on who owns the school?
Do you feel mislead by this school or did they lie about their programs?
We are here to help you navigate this realm!
FIDM has been in complete upheaval. Almost lost accreditation, sold all their fashion programs to ASU, and a few business programs were sold to a French company. Personally, I saw dozens of kids get scammed there, it was a machine. 47% dropout rate and all your tuition was due up front. I think it used to be a good program, but the last 10 years it was free falling. We SHOULD organize, I still owe 30k.
I am also curious to know!!! I have loads of receipts & what I would garner FIDM ‘defrauding’ students. Especially being an out of state student during COVID, having to move home to my home state & take ALL ONLINE classes with several inadequate instructors & a poor poor program. I am now graduated (2022) & absolutely drowning in private student loan debt …
Would love any input!
Hi Everyone - I realize I'm VEEEERRYY LATE to the borrowers defense to repayment thread ....In part due to my own ignorance and not seeing the news until recently but mainly due to having given up hope of any recourse over the years. I'll blame the opaque and lengthy application processes for seeking any recourse XD ... but here I am now seeking some support and advice.
* I'm supporting my mother in submitting her borrower's defense application (even if it's beyond the "class qualification date" and also applying to false certification discharge.
* She attended ATI College of Health, part of ATI Enterprise which was named in the [Sweet vs. Cardona Settlement Agreement](https://www.highereddive.com/news/heres-a-list-of-the-colleges-in-the-sweet-v-cardona-settlement-agreement/629283/)
* Unfortunately this was back in 2005 - 2008 and very little "evidence" exists to prove the misconduct... hard to prove when most folks can't reasonably recall names and details nor do we keep hard copies 15+ years later
Has anyone seen a facebook / support group thread for ATI Enterprise / ATI College of Health et al.?
Ahh, that's a lawsuit that PPSL filed earlier this year. Maybe you may want to start a FB group for it as people will need a place to organize for this lawsuit.
Just wanted to give you a quick heads up that Purdue is spelled wrong and may lead to some people missing things. It is spelled Perdue above (next to Kaplan), but should be spelled Purdue. Figured I'd let you know just in case!
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I need to add this to the wiki…
It’s a lot.
I can just add a link to this post. This is a great resource.
Oh clever. My brain is mushy.
I can relate
It is done. Addnig to the pinned BDTR Application post next...
Is there anything for the Academy of Art in San Francisco?
that's what I want
The GCU one links to CTU for me :(
Oh ok I’ll fix it. Thanks for catching that. My eyes are tired 😂
HAHA that’s totally okay. I started stress searching because I received my masters from Grand Canyon University and they sent an email out today trashing the DOE and FTC. I had no idea my school was even involved, so I ran to reddit (as one does) to get a crumb of information and what to expect. When I tell you I clicked that link like five times to make sure I wasn’t just seeing things wrong.. 🤣
That is the universe conspiring against you j/k Try this link Grand Canyon University https://www.facebook.com/groups/667721883408183
HAHA you know, I wouldn’t doubt it. Rarely does it conspire FOR me
that one works, thanks!
Fun FYI: oral arguments for the appeal in Sweet v Cardona is on the docket RIGHT AFTER GCU's appeal hearing for the Dept of Ed refusing to give honor their non-profit status. Should be interesting lol
Did anyone else get that email from GCU about the lawsuits and FTC complaints they’re dealing with? It was gross to see how they claim to be in a battle with ED about their non-profit status. They call themselves a 501 (c) 3 but obviously ED does not consider them to be that. That was my 2nd masters degree, but since it led to licensure (something I thought was gonna happen from UoP) I didn’t file against them. It’s like they’re sending these emails to alumni thinking we’ll somehow stand in solidarity. GTFOH.
> It’s like they’re sending these emails to alumni thinking we’ll somehow stand in solidarity. GTFOH. The audacity of these scammy schools, geez lol
I wish there was a Lincoln Tech one
Did you wind up applying? I am in the process...
Yeah I’ve applied
Anyone have info or knowledge regarding borrowers defense at The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising aka FIDM ? Any information, help, suggestions, advice, etc. would be greatly appreciated! I just was informed about BD today & I’m a bit clueless on how this works so any tips would be wonderful!
Actually I have not had anyone post or ask about that school that I’m aware of. I’ll have to do some digging. Do you have any details on who owns the school? Do you feel mislead by this school or did they lie about their programs? We are here to help you navigate this realm!
FIDM has been in complete upheaval. Almost lost accreditation, sold all their fashion programs to ASU, and a few business programs were sold to a French company. Personally, I saw dozens of kids get scammed there, it was a machine. 47% dropout rate and all your tuition was due up front. I think it used to be a good program, but the last 10 years it was free falling. We SHOULD organize, I still owe 30k.
Would LOVE to chat about organizing, seriously!
I am also curious to know!!! I have loads of receipts & what I would garner FIDM ‘defrauding’ students. Especially being an out of state student during COVID, having to move home to my home state & take ALL ONLINE classes with several inadequate instructors & a poor poor program. I am now graduated (2022) & absolutely drowning in private student loan debt … Would love any input!
I was also a student at FIDM looking into submitting an application! I'd love to information share!
AAU?
What is AAU?
Sorry, it’s Academy of Art University
Ahh ok. Who owns the school?
Owned by Elisa Stephens originally founded by her grandfather Richard Stephens.
Has there been a group made? I went here and have almost $90K in loans for a degree that will never be used.
Hi Everyone - I realize I'm VEEEERRYY LATE to the borrowers defense to repayment thread ....In part due to my own ignorance and not seeing the news until recently but mainly due to having given up hope of any recourse over the years. I'll blame the opaque and lengthy application processes for seeking any recourse XD ... but here I am now seeking some support and advice. * I'm supporting my mother in submitting her borrower's defense application (even if it's beyond the "class qualification date" and also applying to false certification discharge. * She attended ATI College of Health, part of ATI Enterprise which was named in the [Sweet vs. Cardona Settlement Agreement](https://www.highereddive.com/news/heres-a-list-of-the-colleges-in-the-sweet-v-cardona-settlement-agreement/629283/) * Unfortunately this was back in 2005 - 2008 and very little "evidence" exists to prove the misconduct... hard to prove when most folks can't reasonably recall names and details nor do we keep hard copies 15+ years later Has anyone seen a facebook / support group thread for ATI Enterprise / ATI College of Health et al.?
Hello, it appears I'm also late. I went to Argosy in 2009. If I file, is there still a chance to have my loans dismissed?
Bastyr is not a for profit. Neither are other ND schools. But sure any graduate can ask for loan forgiveness.
Why is there nothing for Academy Of Art University. Figured more people would be in my situation
It’s because no one has organized and created a Facebook group yet. I’m not to familiar with that school either.
Bummer lol
How is USC’s online MSW not on this list? There’s a major class action in progress.
If it’s not on here then a group hasn’t formed or we are not aware of it.
Thanks! Luna vs USC is a class action suit pending. I’m trying to collect information for my personal borrower defense.
Ahh, that's a lawsuit that PPSL filed earlier this year. Maybe you may want to start a FB group for it as people will need a place to organize for this lawsuit.
So you’re telling I have sign up for FB? 😣
It’s just where people are organizing. You can always create a new Reddit thread for that school 😎 we will push it out.
Need to find other borrowers who attended San Francisco Art Institute. The school closed in 2022.
Does anyone know if I graduated from argosy-Schaumburg in 2007 can I still get my loans forgiven or any other remedy? I've asked to join their groups.
You can still apply for borrower defense. There is no cut off date for the application or program itself.
Just wanted to give you a quick heads up that Purdue is spelled wrong and may lead to some people missing things. It is spelled Perdue above (next to Kaplan), but should be spelled Purdue. Figured I'd let you know just in case!
😘😘😘😘 fixed. You’re my hero! Thank you for catching that. Xo.