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Know the Difference Between For-Profit and Nonprofit Schools

Know the Difference Between For-Profit and Nonprofit Schools

The vast majority of private schools are nonprofits, or organizations that put all money earned back into the school. By contrast, a school that is operated for profit sends money…

Corinthian Students Urge Officials to Cancel Student Loan Debt

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Corinthian Students Urge Officials to Cancel Student Loan Debt

Federal and state lawsuits allege that Corinthian Colleges lured students into debt with false advertising.

Feds Sue Corinthian Colleges over Deceptive Advertising

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Feds Sue Corinthian Colleges over Deceptive Advertising

Lawsuit seeks to recoup more than $500 million in relief for borrowers.

Seven Suspect For-Profit College Claims

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Seven Suspect For-Profit College Claims

Get schooled in misleading marketing claims used to lure students.

Sens.: Schools Forcing Arbitration Shouldn’t Get Federal Funds

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Sens.: Schools Forcing Arbitration Shouldn’t Get Federal Funds

Senators single out for-profit institutions in letter to the Department of Education.

TINA’s Take: FTC Puts For-Profit Higher Education Institutions on Notice

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TINA’s Take: FTC Puts For-Profit Higher Education Institutions on Notice

A disproportionate number of students that have defaulted on their students loans attended for-profit colleges.

Check Out that For-Profit College Before Enrolling

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Check Out that For-Profit College Before Enrolling

Before enrolling in a for-profit college, check out this government investigation of 15 colleges that revealed questionable practices that potential students should be mindful of when considering where to enroll. …

ITT Educational Services Shutters Operations

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ITT Educational Services Shutters Operations

Students may be eligible for loan forgiveness.

How Amazon Promotes, Profits from Deceptively Marketed Brain Supplements

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How Amazon Promotes, Profits from Deceptively Marketed Brain Supplements

The largest retailer in the world isn’t just turning a blind eye to the deceptive marketing of these products.

MLMs Continue to Recruit with Deceptive Earnings Claims

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MLMs Continue to Recruit with Deceptive Earnings Claims

TINA.org investigation finds 98% of MLMs using misleading income claims.

Making Sense of Hedge-Fund Marketing

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Making Sense of Hedge-Fund Marketing

Hedge Funds can advertise now, but look before you leap.

What You Need to Know about Lear Capital

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What You Need to Know about Lear Capital

Investing with Lear may test your mettle when it comes to precious coins.

DeVry University to Pay $100M to Settle FTC Charges

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DeVry University to Pay $100M to Settle FTC Charges

Agency alleged for-profit institution touted deceptive job placement figures.

Diploma Mills: Degrees of Deception

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Diploma Mills: Degrees of Deception

Imagine earning a college or graduate degree without having to do any work. Sound too good to be true? That’s because it is. Though you may have seen or heard…

MLMs Tap College Campuses for Recruits