College Students: Don’t Fall for These Scams
August 30th, 2018
Experts weigh in on how to avoid being a victim of these latest campus scams.
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DeVry University to Pay $100M to Settle FTC Charges
December 15th, 2016
Agency alleged for-profit institution touted deceptive job placement figures.
President-Elect to Pay $25 Million to Settle Trump University Suits
November 18th, 2016
New York AG calls settlement "a major victory for the over 6,000 victims of his fraudulent university."
ITT Educational Services Shutters Operations
September 7th, 2016
Students may be eligible for loan forgiveness.
FTC Bans Online High Schools from Diploma Business
February 17th, 2016
Agency alleged websites misled students into purchasing "worthless" diplomas.
Corinthian Students Urge Officials to Cancel Student Loan Debt
July 14th, 2015
Federal and state lawsuits allege that Corinthian Colleges lured students into debt with false advertising.
Feds Shut Down Online Diploma Mill that Swindled $11M from Students
September 19th, 2014
Consumers allegedly charged between $200 and $300 for high school diplomas that turned out to be bogus.
Feds Sue Corinthian Colleges over Deceptive Advertising
September 16th, 2014
Lawsuit seeks to recoup more than $500 million in relief for borrowers.
TINA.org Takes Action against TEFL Program Making False Claim
December 17th, 2013
Attorney General in Illinois alerted about teaching English overseas program.
TEFL Certification: Verify Before Paying for Teaching Programs
November 23rd, 2013
Chicago-based TEFL Institute under scrutiny for accreditation claims.
Who Got Trumped?
August 26th, 2013
New York State Attorney General sues Trump University for making misleading claims.
Check Out that For-Profit College Before Enrolling
April 24th, 2012
Before enrolling in a for-profit college, check out this government investigation of 15 colleges that revealed questionable practices that potential
If it Costs Money to Win A Scholarship, Think Again
January 10th, 2012
While the cost of tuition is going through the roof, it’s not surprising that students are looking for any help
Know the Difference Between For-Profit and Nonprofit Schools
January 9th, 2012
The vast majority of private schools are nonprofits, or organizations that put all money earned back into the school. By
Diploma Mills: Degrees of Deception
June 29th, 2011
Imagine earning a college or graduate degree without having to do any work. Sound too good to be true? That’s