Tag Archives: For-Profit Colleges
California lawsuit claims for-profit colleges misled students, investors
by Jeremy White, Sacramento Bee
A for-profit college chain intentionally deceived prospective students and investors about the value of its degrees and sought out socially isolated and disadvantaged students, according to a lawsuit California Attorney General Kamala Harris filed. Read More ›
Senate report finds large cost gap between for-profit, public colleges
by Erica Perez , The Bay Citizen
At for-profit schools, bachelor’s degrees cost an average of 20 percent more and associate degrees are four times as much. Read More ›
AB 2296 Provides Protection for Students At For-Profit Postsecondary Schools
The Consumer Federation of California is calling on state lawmakers to crack down on for-profit, private colleges that hoodwink students into programs that promise career advancement, yet deliver worthless diplomas and pile on debt that can lead to financial ruin. Read More ›
EDITORIAL: For-profit colleges use their sway against bill
by The Editorial Board, Fresno Bee
The legislation is backed by the Consumers Union, Consumer Federation of California, and Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles. The for-profit college industry mounted a lobby effort to kill the bill.
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