Western State College of Law

Is it a nonprofit or for-profit law school?

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…

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.

Value Village

TINA.org chimes in on Washington regulator lawsuit against for-profit thrift retail company engaged in deceptive marketing.

Penn Foster College

For-profit college reaches settlement with Oregon Department of Justice over accreditation claims.

Stone Academy

Reader says for-profit college misled her on the type of job she could get with a degree from the school.

Stratford Career Institute

Institution agrees to refund students misled by its high school diploma program.

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

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

Charlotte School of Law’s Marketing

Another class-action lawsuit was filed against Charlotte School of Law for allegedly misrepresenting that the school was accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) when, according to the complaint, the…

Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools

Federal education officials move to revoke for-profit college accreditor’s recognition.

Charlotte School of Law

In December 2016, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Charlotte School of Law for allegedly failing to inform current and prospective students about the school’s failure to comply with American…

Has Your College Student Been Recruited by a Questionable MLM?

Parents share their stories and experts offer tips on what families can do.

Corinthian Colleges

For-profit company ordered to pay more than $1 billion for a number of deceptive practices.

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. …

TINA.org Joins the Fight against Value Village in Wash. Supreme Court

Will it take a village to bring the world’s largest for-profit thrift retailer to justice?

7 Marketers That Get Coal in Their 2019 Holiday Stocking

TINA.org’s annual list includes a pillow maker, a televangelist and a for-profit college.

DeVry University to Pay $100M to Settle FTC Charges

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

Careers

Corinthian Students Urge Officials to Cancel Student Loan Debt

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

Excelsior College’s Nursing Program

In October 2017, a false advertising class-action lawsuit was filed against Excelsior College for allegedly making misrepresentations about its Associate Degree in Nursing program. Among other things, the complaint claims…