ABC Investigates For-Profit Educators

[@tommyjohn8711]

I took 4 courses at the University of Phoenix and had: 98%, 97%, 96%, 98%. This is unbelievable. I'm smart but those marks are simply not realistic. I transferred to a "real" university where I had to go and sit in a classroom. I thought I was pretty bright until a "real" professor straightened me out LOL. My 1st paper had as much red ink as black. I studied my butt off and graduated with a 3.68 GPA and have a real degree to show for it. Those schools should be illegal.

[@directorbeau]

I learned a lot about college writing when I attended community college, and that helped me ace papers when I moved onto 4 year University. These kids are not being taught how to write because their admission standards are so lax.

[@turtletrading4207]

Nobody cares about grades. The important thing is did you find a good job afterwards.

[@mr.rochester1857]

You’re a poser!

[@Shannete572]

Wow, those for-profit schools should be shut down. A degree should always be respected

[@CriminalJusticeExpert1]

I didn't graduate from UOP, but seriously there are a lot of successful people that graduated from there to be honest

[@canAbass122]

Wish they named all those 15 "schools"

[@nathanruckle4942]

I wouldn't be able to live with myself at night if I worked for one of these schools.

[@directorbeau]

I wouldn't be able to live with myself if I was dumb enough to attend one of these schools.

[@nataliexyz5468]

Mr Argyle No, not “survival of the fittest.” You’re just a shitty person, and that’s just an excuse shitty people like you use to justify being shitty.

[@hungerxhunger2548]

@Mr Argyle You can survive doing anything as long as you are making money. Good thing your broke and probably always will be.

[@method_one]

@Mr Vegas Sure hope nobody uses that same line against you, buddy

[@YoureMyBoy]

I'm all for everybody wanting to go back to school, but how could this lady be so naive to think that she could teach after getting an associates?

[@tincredible]

Sometimes first generation college-bound students just don't know because they don't have informed people in their family or social circle from whom they can seek out sound advice. Keep in mind that this woman isn't a high school senior with the luxury of having a daily guidance counselor to help her map out her post-secondary education plans. Of course, she could have hopped on google, but she also had these shady, convincing-sounding recruiters feeding her conflicting information. In the face of contradictory information, folks who lack the resources can't necessarily distinguish accurate advice from hogwash.

[@bensimmons6149]

tincredible just google it lmao or use common sense

[@geebee6010]

Single mother of 3 she’s not the brightest anyway

[@kimroller3609]

I feel bad for that woman, but we need our future teachers to have some critical thinking skills..............

[@stonefree7973]

@Red Divinity Get your propaganda TF out!

[@AishaBrownIsMe]

@Red Divinity This was ABC News. But please go on about thinking critically...

[@AishaBrownIsMe]

In her defense, she was bold faced lied to.

[@hungerxhunger2548]

I feel bad that you would say that when someone is so sad.

[@stephanieleigh8407]

I had A's in both of my classes at University of Phoenix. Somehow, when my final grades came in, they were "F's". Makes no sense. My financial Aid was pulled, and the financial advisor demanded I pay $2300 out of pocket to continue with classes. I asked her how I got "F's" when I had perfect attendance and A's, my two previous classes were and A and a B+ Now they are holding my transcripts until I pay them money for classes they failed me in.

[@Greencloud8]

I got an A also on my course and they gave me a W or something. Weird you'd think they would want a bunch a money from cash cow financial aide

[@josephparker646]

I never dealt with the University of Phoenix but in my opinion if this is something you experienced you should share the experience. I have rejected over 20 times recruitment attempts from for-profit education institutions because I fear this kind of problem might occur. I’m currently working on my BS degree from a private nonprofit university in Virginia that has been deeply encouraging in the process.

[@JustMe-dn9fh]

Have you contacted the department of education within your state? It sounds like fraud and you can contest the grades you got. It sounds like they got paid for giving you the classes, but then fail you all of a sudden?

[@POGOPPLAYER]

Such scams

[@LAWoman323213]

Your experience seems very odd. Please provide us with an update. What eventually happened?

[@kimberlywakefield4676]

Full refunds these school should be made to give back all of the students money for fraud

[@SeanP7195]

Online associates degree wasn't enough to be a Teacher? You don't say.

[@Greencloud8]

Teachers aides?

[@jonathancoleman7148]

+Greencloud8 aides don't make shit

[@ihatemondays63]

Yeah, the ignorance and stupidity is baffling.

[@1stMarDiv4341]

I met with a UoP recruiter back when I was active duty Marines and living in SoCal. My first impression right off the bat wasn't a good one; their campus looked more like an office building and you'd never guess it was a college. The recruiter was more like a salesman and kept pressuring me to sign up that day, but I told them I'd think about it. For the next week they called every day to pester me and it got to the point where I told them to stop calling and I wasn't interested. So glad my common sense kicked in.

[@GodKing666]

1. Your credits are most likely NOT transferable. 2. Regional Accreditation (Harvard, UCLA, UOP...etc.) is better than National Accreditation (ITT, Everest, DeVry...etc.). 3. The Recruiters job depends on your enrolling. 4. They call relentlessly because they're told to call at least 3 times a day, until they reach you. 5. Remember, in the Admissions Department, you are a number. 6. Recruiters are still taught to dig for pain. And will use the death of a loved one, if they have to. 7. You are more than likely paying, double or triple the tuition of other schools. 8. STOP HANGING UP, when they call, like a child. Take their name, schools name, number with extension and email. Then ask to be placed on the "do not call" list. Also send an email confirmation of your call and reiterate the "do not call" request. 9. Remember the Admissions Department is really the sales department. They are no different than a Chevy Dealer. Your enrollment helps them maintain their job. You are one of maybe 10,15,20+ students, they've been made to recruit before the start. And that goal is aggressively sought after. So when that happens, remember #8. 10. When on job sites, watch where you put you info. You'll accidentally fill out a school form which seems like a application. IT IS NOT! That's how they get your info and you didn't realize. You have to scroll up or down and find the "skip" or "no thank you" button. Which is usually grayed out. You are the low level leads these schools get. And if this happens, again refer to #8. These schools pay halfway decent wages to be be salesmen. Especially if you don't have a degree. But the turnover rate is incredible! These recruiters usually have some angry idiot screaming down their necks, who's being screamed at for more numbers. And the owners in turn are disconnected from reality and are only profit driven. The students in these schools are usually degenerates, ex-cons, current hustlers, rapists and some murderers. Be careful. Do research. Don't do For-Profit. - current shamed employee of a for-profit

[@HollowHill17]

+Legend of the Zygote How is this legal and why does the US government let this happen or continue on?

[@akibnizamify]

no shit

[@GodKing666]

MEAN MONSTER ...from my understanding, there are a lot of federal investigations going on right now. For instance, ITT Tech is under federal indictment. There stocks went from $130+ a share, to now hovering around $3.00 (give or take), a share. I think they're taking too long to shut these schools down.

[@zhbvenkhoReload]

Do you still work at a for-profit?

[@countjulian]

These things ought to be illegal.

[@nema9453]

I will never forget I was going to attend West Wood College and the recruiter Really wanted me in rolled in there campus. So I said why not.. I took there test and failed by 3 points.. Was really happy I missed those 3 points.. And now I'm at Trade Tech Community college to become electrician.. Best of all I pay nothing and financial Aid is helping me a lot. Go to a community college with a trade.. Government backs you up..

[@kutie216]

Nema You probably failed for not being able to spell enrolled correctly lol

[@lauraann7027]

@@kutie216 Lol

[@Christopher_TG]

I'm an undergraduate at a major research university. I believe that, while the internet is a valuable tool for education, it can never fully replace brick and mortar universities and schools. Why do I think this way? Because there is only so much the internet can do. Why can the internet replace newspapers and libraries? Because those two media are sources of information and nothing else to those who use them. The internet can provide that information much more efficiently and effectively than either of those two sources, so they have fallen by the wayside. Then why can't the internet replace colleges and universities? Because colleges and universities do more than just provide information. They also provide real hands-on experience and are Americans primary laboratories for scientific research. I'm going to join a grad students research team next year and will get valuable experience in my field that will aid me in the future. Students at these major universities do more than just sit in class. They also participate in undergraduate research, co-ops, internships, and so many experiences that you simply can't get online. Trusting someone who only got their degree online with a job is like asking someone to swim after only reading a book on how to swim. Besides, the biggest complaint about universities is that students are often put in lecture halls of over 100 students and thus never get one-on-one time with their professors. Do you really think the best way to solve that problem is to replace physical lecture halls of 200 students with virtual lecture halls of 20 thousand?

[@natemotivation8523]

Christopher G I agree. But, if your a serious online student, and the school is of quality and accredited, you can maximize your growth on the same level of that of a brick and mortar school. You have to work harder online and that's a fact. I have degrees from a brick and mortar school, and now go to an online college. I've seen both sides.

[@tincredible]

I agree. I graduated from brick and mortar institutions and have never taken a substantive course online. In fact, I only had one class that was partially online. It was a remote internship that required us check in with the professor once a week and chronicle our work experiences. When I applied to law school, I needed several letters of recommendations from professors. It helped that my professors actually knew me as a HUMAN BEING. They knew me beyond the marks that I made in their courses. I'd gone to their offices and interacted with them. They knew my personality, work ethic, attitude, and dedication. This allowed them to write glowing recommendations for me. They were able to personally attest to my both my academic strengthens and character, and subsequently illustrate why I'd make a good law student. I'm not sure if they would have been able to write anything beyond a generic recommendation if they'd only known me through emails, assignments, test/quiz scores. The human touch is so important to education. As you said, a student's education extends beyond the mere receipt of information.

[@beautyintheskies]

I go to a fully accredited online university and I like it much more than traditional university because it allows me more flexibility in my scheduling. I think it is kind of elitist to say that brick-and-mortar schools are better. Many people have kids, families, jobs and don’t have the time to drive to a campus, sit down, listen to a lecture, pack up, and drive back home. All that takes time that you could spend studying, reading and doing your assignments. It can be more time-efficient.

[@uky1985]

You are welcome. Community colleges are a way better choice. Take it from someone who graduated from a community college.

[@JacobTheIndoAmerican]

Un-fucking believable....

[@teddyblack2833]

seriously. That black recruiter basically had to force herself to spew this nonsense. She could barely bring herself to say it.

[@musicgirl999]

teddy black Another thing is anyone should know that in order to teach K-12 you need a BA and a teaching certificate or credential! Preschool teachers don’t even need a BA technically!

[@rabidrabbitshuggers]

Coach employees to act like slime and when you're caught, fire them for doing what you told them to do. God bless America.

[@jasonpatrickries]

The employees of the establishment misrepresented several things. It seems to me that contacts entered into under fraud are null and void. Good luck ever getting a refund from these institutions though.

[@jackiehoward7300]

Jason Ries I agree.

[@Lisa-di1wi]

Since this aired, Sanford Brown, Everest, ITT Tech, Anthem Institute, Brightwood College, and the Art Institute schools have all since closed.

[@MHiggins]

There are on line programs at many legitimate non for profit schools. There is no reason to attend these schools. This like the sub prime mortgage crisis for colleges.

[@heycarolineday]

I think these schools are scummy, but why don't the people applying to them do any research? Everyone knows that you can't teach with just an associate's degree.

[@KiloByte72]

As usual, federal government is at the heat of the problem. People are much more careless when they're spending other people's money up front. Federal student loans are driving up the cost of education for everyone while churning out millions of graduates with worthless degrees. In the end, many will default and the taxpayers will get screwed.

[@heycarolineday]

KiloByte72 I would argue that private student loans are much worse than federal ones.

[@KiloByte72]

jjjjjokerface Did you watch the video? They're talking about federal student loans. There is currently about $1.2 trillion in outstanding federal student loan debt. Like the housing market crash of 07 it's another bubble waiting to burst.

[@Yeomen1986]

There are states that offer associates in education IF you have a bachelors or higher in the desired content area... Doing research about for-profit entities is hard... Understanding accrediting bodies and what accrediting bodies are good in what states can be difficult.

[@brandondriver1377]

Depends on the circumstance and the area (including other countries) if you want to teach subjects in the classroom of a public school you need (that) state certification and training. If you want to do something like ESL teaching (like me) in Asia, you just need a college degree and be a native English speaker.

[@baiaforev2407]

No you need a bachelors in education or you can have a bachelors in some other field but you have to take educational courses. The most an associates degree will do is let you be a teaching assistant or class aid.

[@gurtek08]

Wow that lady would be a great elementary teacher. She has passion and I can tell that she would want to further her career and get a job in the teaching field. I have hope she doing good now.

[@DavidStewart-np3cj]

Such bs. If you cant afford an associates or bachelors it doesn't mean you'll be at Mcdonalds. Get your CDL, become trucker for 10 years work long hours,save your money for a down payment on a two flat property and rent out one of the units. The Mortgage will pay for itself. And then you can do local trucking and go to a trade school at night. Without college your life will be harder the first 10-15 years, no doubt, but you wont be mcdonalds or homeless. There are better jobs you just gotta find them.

[@dogguy8603]

And get replaced by robots? Lol besides most truckers i have met are total morons

[@uky1985]

We need more people like her around. At least she is shedding light on these scam schools.

[@Lisa-di1wi]

And that's true. Schools want their prospective teachers to have their degrees from a traditional college or university. And they have to be state certified in what they're going to teach as well.

[@Lisa-di1wi]

And you also need to go to a traditional college or university for health care and criminal justice as well. There are employers who won't even hire graduates of these so-called for-profit trade schools. They want a traditional college degree.

[@truediva18]

It sounds like these people are not doing their research before applying to these schools. I want to be a therapist. I contacted the therapy accreditation organization and my state licensing board. They gave me a list of schools that work best. I chose from their list.

[@banditkings1953]

You want to make these paid colleges take responsibility for their recruiters, refund. You mentioned refund and they are rats fleeing off a sinking ship. Start making these college for profit pay refunds for false representation. That way they will get their act together asap.

[@Kari2025]

This is so disgusting. A lot of people go back to school because they don't have any money, and are hoping to get a better paying job. HOW IS THE LEGAL?

[@samsmomm]

"For Profit" is a misnomer...all colleges make a profit or they would not be in business.

[@mam362]

Just using common sense though - how could someone think that a degree from U of Phoenix would be comparable to one from Harvard?

[@AarmOZ84]

"We have a zero tolerance policy...." I guess zero tolerance means standard business practice.

[@tellurye]

Long gone are the days where you could take a persons word. Do the research. ask questions. Trust but verify.

[@jasmine9538]

Now I'm sure they fired the recruiter when I'm 100% positive she was taught to do that

[@pm1660]

I go to Mohawk college in ON, and 30% (I believe that is the number) of our course is online learning. I like it because I get the best of both worlds, I get to interact in person with teachers and classmates in the traditional class setting as well as I get to work on my own when I get my online assignments. I believe that both settings benefit the students in different ways.

[@missdesireindependance5194]

No college can guarantee you a job whether it’s regionally accredited or nationally accredited.

[@ashb.9259]

Wow...I have a new perspective on UOP...I was really contemplating on whether I should go there. I mean financial aid, no career and the lies are all major factors.

[@krisk5582]

I took Phoenix Classes while in the Army and deployed. Except for 1 class all my credits from my AA transferred to a California University. Phoenix is Regionally Accredited. Get facts before making outrageous statements like "They are not accredited and you can not transfer the credits to a normal university."

[@POGOPPLAYER]

@@krisk5582 It would be much better to go to a community college than this overpriced garbage. Much cheaper and many community colleges have agreements with other local or within state colleges for instant admission.

[@zhbvenkhoReload]

@@krisk5582 Thank me for my taxes.

[@krisk5582]

@@zhbvenkhoReload I pay taxes so why would I thank you? Do you think the the tiny amount you paid in taxes at you job went towards me?

[@krisk5582]

@@POGOPPLAYER Hard to do during deployments to go to those. We are left to online colleges only.

[@JermaineSam]

Please keep people like that woman away from the future of our kids.

[@LAWoman323213]

The problem is not the for profit school in itself, the problem is the recruitment process. It is unethical to oversell the education. The only reason to go to a for profit for an Associate’s degree is if the person is unable to attend a brick and mortar collie. There are plenty of community colleges that provide the same education, and most of the time it’s free or very affordable

[@thepeopleswatchman6463]

As someone who used to be an Admissions Advisor I felt that way a lot of times that I was taking advantage of people, and selling them on overpriced programs that may or may not get them in the career field the wanted. I wanted to help people, not meet my quota ever session. However, ALL COLLEGES are businesses and are about making money. You as the student need to understand that its your money, and you get what you put into it. If you think anyone is going to hold your hand through the process, and baby you then give you a job, you will be sadly mistaken. If youre a go getter and know what it will take to get into your field, the exact requirements they are looking for, and have a drive, then you can go to UOP or any for profit college, and do well and find employment afterwards. Im in school to become a nurse. I know what its going to take, and I dont expect any instructor to hand out anything to me.

[@lvteachme973]

That recruiter could not convince me of anything!

[@sawa2295]

"Congress has the ability to change the laws" I can't believe he said that. I am very bothered.

[@hekz27]

Having a B.A Degree in teaching from University of Phoenix are not accepted in the states of Texas, New York and Indiana to be able to teach public schools. So don't waste your time on this types of school and go to a public state university.

[@uky1985]

The accreditation council for these schools are a joke. Virtually all of these schools are being investigated or sued.

[@josephparker646]

This is a example of why I am never going to a for profit university. I am not going to let myself be taken advantage of in this manner.

[@ianmattl]

“No one here has not gone to school because of financial aid”

[@damavsman]

AO and AIO it cost 40ks for AA, I asked them. While a 4 year community and fine arts colleges cost only 30-35k for a bachelor's degree and they are better accredited. So it's not cheaper.

[@LAWoman323213]

For profit colleges are only recommended for those who are working adults who already have careers, have previously attended school, and are looking to move up. Otherwise, anyone under 25 should attend a traditional college. A degree from a for profit school alone isn’t going to necessarily help someone who is just starting out.

[@josephparker646]

Now there are many accredited alternatives to the for-profit systems. one is Western Governors University which is regionally accredited by The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities www.wgu.edu anotther option is certifications from Edx found at www.edx.org. Even the brick and mortar universites are starting extention, and online schools to offer degrees at an unprecedented pace.

[@nema1218]

My heart goes out to you !

[@yolow69]

Wow!!!! I’m glad I ran into this video before making a mistake!!!!!!These schools should be banned.!!! Why are they still open and hurting society!!!! Best thing to do is to go to a community college then transfer to a state university

[@nema1218]

But their degrees will be worth it,and for profit schools are not and leave students in debt.That is plain wrong.

[@Ifalvarado]

The irony is that I know people who started at McDonald's and made top money as managers and franchise owners

[@yodady4]

what agency were these federal agents from? I would love to be one of the agents to investigate into the for-profit school of rasmussen college !

[@nema1218]

These places need to be shut down!

[@authoradidaswilson]

The investors behind these schools need to be in prison.

[@WilliamBunch-z9s]

I go to an online school. I tried a sit down college and it took so long and wasted time and either a student or teacher problem. I have been to 8 colleges and some are horrible. My online college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education. I am well on my way to being a Teacher. Most of the stuff I already knew, but how to relay that and put it in a professional document and formatting OMG the details.

[@corner559]

I don't understand why anyone would go to a for-profit university.

[@valereirenfro9040]

Diploma mills after your money. When in doubt go brick & mortar schools. Avoid those online schools & the for profit. Community colleges & Universities!

[@Julie-qr9ow]

A lot of the people who go to for profits are poor so even from financial perspective community colleges are still cheaper.

[@sharonwilkins3583]

I feel bad for this woman do your RESEARCH OCCUPATION OUTLOOK HANDBOOK FIRST then Take the College Level placement exam for credit $85.00 than go to a community college and go from there

[@nema1218]

Chris Cuomo is a great journalist. False advertising is WRONG.For example we all knows cigarettes are bad for you,but it has a warning label and it is your choice to smoke or not.But a university cannot falsely give promises that are not true.

[@jairoherrera4040]

Why enroll in for-profit universities instead of a community college?

[@MyThoughtzAndOpinionz]

There’s no doubt that education is important, but there’s also no doubt that there’s colleges that are taking advantage of that same truth.

[@Lisa-di1wi]

And what they're saying is true. Just look at their TV commercials. You're stuck in a low-paying dead-end job. You want a better-paying job with a future. You call the number on the screen. You make an appointment to go in and talk to an "admissions representative." They tell you how much money you're going to make in the field that you're going to train in and what the job placement rate is. You decide to enroll, get your financial aid package, and you begin classes. Then all of a sudden, reality sets in. You're not being trained properly. The instructors are not qualified nor experienced in the fields that they teach. You're using outdated equipment and learning outdated skills. You're not really learning anything. You feel cheated and lied to. They lured you in under false pretenses. You decide to drop out. Even if you finish the course and get a so-called "degree," no company will hire you. You're stuck with a worthless degree! And you'll be paying of several thousand dollars worth of student loan debt for the rest of your life; even if you file for bankruptcy. In this decade alone, Everest, Sanford Brown, Anthem Institute, ITT Tech, Brightwood College, Le Cordon Bleu, Heald College, and the Art Institute schools have all since closed. Prism Career Institute closed one of its schools here in the Philadelphia area. Star Career Academy also closed its chain of schools in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York back in November of 2016. All of these for-profit colleges and trade schools should be shut down. Go to a traditional college or university instead.

[@toroza159]

The Phoenix president says no but nods his head yes. Classic lier body language.

[@pm1660]

The reason as to why they will not accept credits from private institutions is because, for the most part, they have a very poor educational value. As far as higher standards goes, check the light years difference between, lets say, Berkeley and UoP.

[@Lisa-di1wi]

That's not true. These schools want their teachers to have a degree from a traditional college or university. And they also have to be certified by the state as well to teach.

[@pm1660]

I would agree with this. Many people have false expectations of what it would be once they graduate from school. Many of them they do not realise that the program they took might be only 1 step on the direction they want to go and to make big money takes a combination of education, years of experience and interpersonal skills.

[@nema1218]

Good for you!

[@danielonn2002]

Penn Foster is better than University of Phoenix. I'm in their career school and they are accredited by many organizations. Penn Foster is the first Distance Learning Brick and Mortar School and has many accreditations.

[@shingoldenwarrior]

I had a teacher with a UOP BA/BS and still works in education and she also received her masters in education from Cornell apparently her "rinky-dink garbage" degree must have some value. In case no knew Nintendo,bungie and microsoft does recruit from a for-profit college as well called the digipen institute of technology which is not open admission and does have a good reputation in game development and computer engineering. While what happen is a shame i do feel that this lady would have said the same thing even if she went to a non-profit school and she looks like a person who would.

[@darrenkrock736]

That's what the Art Institutes told me!!!!

[@cicada3301dash]

basket weaving course for 100,000 dollars ???? bruh i studied in indian govt college did my engineering and master's goddamn bro plzzzzz america open your eyes studies are very expensive i usa

[@EYTPS]

Beauty of the free market, am I right?

[@ihatemondays63]

It was your “dream” to teach, but you couldn’t bother to take two seconds to google the requirements to do so? 🙄

[@TheWinterShadow]

That President of the University of Phoenix is saying that that don't lie. But, he is NOT telling you that their model is pushing admission recruiters to meet their 'numbers'...and if you are telling the truth you are hired.

[@alonzo9772]

Why would they think they can teach in a public school with an online degree? You need field experience and a million certifications.

[@Louiseifyouplease]

I'm getting my masters from this school and I do my field experience. this is an approved school through my state for teacher certification

[@juanbaca81]

Here is what I gathered from the video clip: Girl wants to teach, goes to school, earns an A.A. degree and does not get dream job. Instead of blaming the for-profit school, why not look at it from the employer's perspective. Did she really think she would get a job that easy, especially in the education field? In this competitive job market that we are currently in, do you think an A.A. degree will get you your dream job? Instead, why not transfer those units to another college and get a B.S. degree maybe even a Masters degree? Maybe then you'll have a better chance at your dream job.

[@Piddyx]

Incorrect. She was sold vocational training to become a teacher that did not meet the minimum requirements to teach in Illinois.

[@BabyfuclothingcompanyBlogspot1]

***** Right, there are plenty of people that were lied to, and that's where false advertisement comes in. If the recruiter told the truth she could have made a decision based on their honesty. That could've resulted in her either pursuing the required education, or walking away.

[@teddyblack2833]

Have you heard of any of these schools? They are not accredited and you can not transfer the credits to a normal university.

[@krisk5582]

+teddy black I took Phoenix Classes while in the Army and deployed. Except for 1 class all my credits from my AA transferred to a California University. Phoenix is Regionally Accredited. Get facts before making outrageous statements like "They are not accredited and you can not transfer the credits to a normal university."

[@Kaizin00]

Funny, Kris. In 2015, the U.S. Department of Defense withdrew support from University of Phoenix after a 2014 investigation into the university and parent company's records was launched to shed light on finances and recruitment practices. Your anecdote means absolutely nothing.

[@KarmicDrifters]

Very good! Thank you!

[@jackiehoward7300]

I'm left holding the bag for a nonprofit in Kentucky. I was screwed our of a crap load. I feel for the staff and faculty there who really care. And especially for the students they scammed.

[@efan2011]

What school? That's awful.

[@jackiehoward7300]

Sullivan University

[@efan2011]

Thanks for letting me know they were on my list. Defiantly not going there now.

[@jackiehoward7300]

It was a for profit school.

[@takerdust]

For profit schools is a great idea, but take away the easy loans, and the shitty schools (most of them) would crumple up quickly.

[@JermaineSam]

You wanna give back to the kids? Um I hope you don't give them your horrible skills in making choices.

[@Lisa-di1wi]

If you want to be a teacher, go to a traditional four-year college or university instead. Employers won't even hire graduates of these for-profit trade schools and colleges.

[@mikeballard1597]

She was not smart enough! WHO WOULD THINK GETTING A BACHELOR DEGREE IN BASKET WHEVING, MAKE YOU THINK YOU CAN BECOME A TEACHER at a elementary school. . I'm glad she isn't a teacher for children for public schools . Maybe use that degree at a boy or girl scouts and teach them how to make baskets. Lol common sense I don't think she has

[@BoomerMike]

The word is--- WEAVING

[@carbon273]

Mike Ballard how does basket weaving even relate to teaching?

[@PrinceJuvy]

In all fairness, in Community college, once you get our of those prereq courses and into your Major classes, all the self entitled 18 year olds and what not are weeded out by then and do not usually make it to that point. Only the folks that were serious about there education are left... well mostly, one or two seem to squeek by xD

[@uky1985]

For profit school employee alert.

[@squirrelsrock85gaming]

So because people chose not to check out state requirements that's the schools fault? Nope, don't think so. It works like this: Get the degree, get the credentials, start from scratch like everybody else. Don't blame the school for your own lacking in education.

[@uky1985]

Yes, that's sad.

[@xentaatnex8261]

Everything will be fine so just sign on the dotted line.

[@laporschabianca8424]

University of Phoenix, Ashford University and Kaplan University are owned by corporations.

[@illsim]

wow im backing out of UOP now

[@kimberlywakefield4676]

This sad she should get her money back congress should help her

[@BugpinBunny]

Horrid

[@Silvadigitalmedia]

It’s that this happens but why wouldn’t people try another route community colleges are the best way to go. I did that route and got a job with Toyota and finished school with no debt

[@0x000a5]

yeahhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!! understatement of the century

[@argentiskyblau159]

Lol uei as right before this video😂

[@musicgirl999]

Melissa should look into western governors university!

[@nema1218]

Oh and he stated that money is the reason why schools do not accept credits from these schools, which is false and it is good that credits from places like Phoenix are not accepted.Again not saying everything is perfect,but to make a general statement like college is a scam is nonsense.

[@Dremin2009]

I actually ended up with a good job after getting my scam college degree. I'm one of the lucky ones. I don't think anyone else from my class did anything with their degree however. That chick that wasted 2 years of her life and still couldn't get a job as a teacher should sue that school, if she hasn't already.