Virtual Bison Wrote:I actually verified this information by contacting the firm. It looks like students, both current and former may be suing the said institution for making promises they cannot keep.

Dennis Ruhl Wrote:

Virtual Bison Wrote:I actually verified this information by contacting the firm. It looks like students, both current and former may be suing the said institution for making promises they cannot keep.

Two things:

I really doubt that KW/WN made any false claims.  I suspect some students may have read things that weren't there.  Maybe they should sue the state for the changing circumstances.

I suspect that if WN were solvent they would have continued operations.  Forcing a bankrupt company into formal bankruptcy is hardly a victory.

Quote:In addition, many private lenders have close relationships with colleges and trade schools to market their products. Some schools, including ones that are improperly licensed or uncertified, use those relationships to attract students who want affordable education and access to financing.

Warren National University is a good example. It linked prospective students to Wells Fargo through its website.

Wells Fargo apparently had no problem with the school's reputation as a diploma mill or its lack of accreditation.

Quote:Update - February 17, 2009; Preston University recently informed Warren National University that Preston University did not receive a required extension of their license from the State of Alabama. Until such time as Preston University receives necessary and appropriate degree granting authority, the University cannot recommend Preston as a transfer destination for our students.

Warren National University is in discussions with other institutions to provide te [sic] opportunity for WNU students to continue their studies. We hope to be able to provide students with other viable enrollment opportunities in the very near future.

Armando Ramos Wrote:Any guesses as to who? Columbia Commonwealth? Rutherford?

Armando Ramos Wrote:Student stuck with loans when college abruptly closes

Quote:In addition, many private lenders have close relationships with colleges and trade schools to market their products. Some schools, including ones that are improperly licensed or uncertified, use those relationships to attract students who want affordable education and access to financing.

Warren National University is a good example. It linked prospective students to Wells Fargo through its website.

Wells Fargo apparently had no problem with the school's reputation as a diploma mill or its lack of accreditation.

Sounds like Wells Fargo might have more to worry about than WNU.  Although, if Warren can provide their students with a teachout it seems like any lawsuit on that basis probably would be rendered moot.  

From the Warren website:

Quote:Update - February 17, 2009; Preston University recently informed Warren National University that Preston University did not receive a required extension of their license from the State of Alabama. Until such time as Preston University receives necessary and appropriate degree granting authority, the University cannot recommend Preston as a transfer destination for our students.

Warren National University is in discussions with other institutions to provide te [sic] opportunity for WNU students to continue their studies. We hope to be able to provide students with other viable enrollment opportunities in the very near future.

http://www.wnuedu.com/

Any guesses as to who?  Columbia Commonwealth?  Rutherford?

Fort Bragg Wrote:

Armando Ramos Wrote:Any guesses as to who?  Columbia Commonwealth?  Rutherford?

Columbia Commonwealth suffered from the same manure stained jackboots as WNU and is gone.

I suspect that were WNU in a financial situation to continue, California would be a place to temporarily continue for purposes of a teach out of existing students.  No license needed.

Quote:I think its also possible to relocate in another country. I believe that Switzerland has pretty liberal laws when it comes to higher education. France is also very loose.

Virtual Bison Wrote:I think its also possible to relocate in another country. I believe that Switzerland has pretty liberal laws when it comes to higher education. France is also very loose.

ham Wrote:

Quote:I think its also possible to relocate in another country. I believe that Switzerland has pretty liberal laws when it comes to higher education. France is also very loose.

You may want to reconsider your statement here. Higher education in Europe I am familiar with is guided by strong governmental bodies and regulations.

Quote:French law does allow schools to grant degrees based on 100% life experience.

Check out this school...
http://www.sorbon.fr/