About PPSL
The Project on Predatory Student Lending is the leading legal voice for borrowers defrauded by predatory colleges. Using bold, strategic litigation and advocacy, we hold institutions accountable to the law and influence policy solutions to create a more just education system.
PPSL’s mission is to use our proven model of litigation and advocacy to eliminate predatory practices in higher education, relieve current and future borrowers from fraudulent student loan debt, and drive systemic changes that will make higher education more affordable and equitable for future generations.
Together with our client community, which includes more than two million borrowers across the country, we have influenced the public conversation about predatory student debt and achieved the cancellation of over $30 billion in fraudulent student loans. Delivering such life-changing debt relief has given our clients the financial freedom to buy homes, start families, and has multi-generational impact.
A $30 Billion Predatory Industry
For decades, the predatory for-profit college industry has exploited the promise of higher education. Instead of providing the quality programs promised, these companies invest almost no money into meaningful career training, leaving thousands of students behind. Meanwhile for-profit colleges are among the most heavily tax subsidized of any private sector, taking more than $30 billion in taxpayer money each year in the form of federal student aid.
PPSL’s landmark cases expose these broken systems, enforce students’ rights, and will ultimately prevent this predatory industry from cheating students and taxpayers.