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My Student Loan Truth: Rick’s WyoTech Story | Blog
This month we interviewed Rick Dobashi, who attended Corinthian-owned WyoTech in San Jose, California from 2011-2013. Rick is part of our class action case Calvillo Manriquez v. DeVos, which represents students who were cheated by Corinthian Colleges (WyoTech, Heald, and Everest).
What Really Happened at ITT: Jorge Villalba in His Own Words | Blog
This month we interviewed Jorge Villalba, a former ITT Tech student and named plaintiff in the Project’s ITT case. After being cheated by ITT and struggling with massive debt from the school for years, Jorge finally had his loans discharged.
Update | 2018: The Year For-Profit College Students Fought Back – And Won
In case after case this year, students represented by the Project on Predatory Student Lending have won hard-fought victories against for-profit colleges and the Department of Education.
Update | ITT Students’ $1.5 Billion Bankruptcy Settlement Approved by Judge
On Wednesday, November 28, the judge in the ITT bankruptcy case gave final approval to the settlement between the student class and the estate of ITT. The settlement is a big victory for former ITT students who were defrauded by the school and provides important relief.
Update | New York Times Highlights Project on Predatory Student Lending Cases and Clients
A recent story in the New York Times highlighted several of the Project’s cases, and their prominence in the ongoing battle to force the Department of Education to recognize the legal rights of students who have been cheated by predatory for-profit colleges.
Update | A Winning Streak For Student Borrowers
After years of delay by the Department of Education, student borrowers represented by the Project on Predatory Student Lending are finally winning their rights in courts. On four separate occasions this month, judges rebuked the Department, struck down illegal policies, and ruled in favor of students.
The Economic Case For Cancelling All Student Debt | Blog
At a forum at Harvard Law School, hosted by the Project on Predatory Student Lending and Freedom to Prosper, Experts highlight data showing cancelling all student debt would provide a massive boost to the economy, lasting decades.
How It Feels When Students Stand Up to the Department of Education and Win | Blog
Meaghan Bauer knew something was wrong, so she stood up and fought back. As a result, she’s helping protect thousands of other students’ rights to borrower defense.