Complaint Review: Argosy University - Santa Monica California
- Argosy University 2900 31st Street Santa Monica, California U.S.A.
- Phone: 866-505-0332
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- Category: Colleges and Universities
Argosy University takes money from students and hinders them from graduating. Santa Monica California
*Consumer Comment: Argosy U destroyed my life
*Consumer Comment: Unfair, fraudulent, false advertisement, discrimination
*Consumer Comment: Unfair, fraudulent, false advertisement, discrimination
*Consumer Comment: Very Similar Situation
*Consumer Comment: Class-Action filing against Argosy University
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In my senior year at Argosy University they stated complaints against me. I had a 4.0 GPA with professor's letters of recommendation. They kept me from proceeding with the program and being able to graduate. This left me with $30k of student loan debt and no degree. Googling shows Argosy has done this to other students, but I have no way of contacting them for a class action lawsuit.
I took the matter to the president, Dr. Ryan. He referred my concerns to Dr. Egbert who was instructed to do an investigation. At the end of his supposed investigation I asked questions regarding the legitimacy of and specifics about the complaints, and he could not answer my questions. And yet, he supported the school's decision that I had to complete their remediation plan in order to proceed with my practicum and be able to graduate. This remediation plan was not justified, it had nothing to do with their supposed complaints, and I had to miss work (hence a loss of money) in order to do this requirement. I chose not to fulfill their remediation plan, and therefore left the school with debt with no degree.
In googling "Argosy Complaints" I have found that other students were also kept from graduating, leaving them with student loan debt and no degree. Two students answered an online posting about my complaint, stating similar complaints, but contact was lost. I also contacted a student I was put in touch that left Argosy disgruntled.
These deplorable actions by Argosy University need to be stopped! And, those of us who have been left with student loans and no degree should be reimbursed by Argosy.
Anonymous
Los Angeles, California
U.S.A.
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#5 Consumer Comment
Argosy U destroyed my life
AUTHOR: Sam4u2 - (United States of America)
SUBMITTED: Wednesday, March 14, 2012
I can relate to your story. I passed my comp for my Educational Leadership Doctoral degree after maintaining a 3.9 - 4.0 grade point average for the past two years. I applied for financial aid to start my dissertation in May 2012. I was approved. Then the bottom fell out of my life. The financial aide office at Argosy decided that I could only borrow the cost of tutition for my dissertation. I am 56 years old and on unemployment. I was trying to finish this degree so that I might find a decent job and pay back the college loans that I and my children have. However, there are costs associated with the dissertation such as an editor at the hefty price of 1800.00. And there would be copies, faxes, transporation costs, lodging, gas, etc., etc. In addition, because I am on unemployment, I was hoping to borrow for off-campus housing and food until I finished. Imagine my shock when all of a suddent THIS particular and most important semester, I was told that the cost of tuition was ALL that I would be able to borrow and not because of my credit or because I ahd reached some amount, but because this is the limit Arogsy has set for its dissertation classes. So ALL of the money I have put into this college, ALL of the time I have spent in these classes, and my future credit rating will all be at a loss. Do yourself a favor everyone and go to a state school because I should be an example to you that if Arogsy would do this to a 56 year old woman with a near perfect GPA who passed the comp test, you have no idea what they might do to you. If I did not have children, this would have had me jumping off the skyway bridge. My email address is: (((ROR redacted))) If you have any idea how to make them allow me to finish my degree, please let me know. Thank you.
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#4 Consumer Comment
Unfair, fraudulent, false advertisement, discrimination
AUTHOR: NGK - (United States of America)
SUBMITTED: Tuesday, October 11, 2011
This business is fraudulent! I attended for several years in pursuit of my PsyD, only to leave the program with an MA and over $150,00 in debt.
During the 1st several years, I was placed on academic withdrawal. After being readmitted, I was told that I had to re-take 2 years worth of classes that had "timed out." I re-enrolled, took the necessary classes, passed my comprehensive exam, and spent 2 years applying for internships. I had approximately 13 interviews in 2 years (a very lengthy competitive process) and was not placed at a site.
I was also placed on administrative withdrawal twice because of my inability to afford to pay tuition out of pocket. I have called and emailed asking for assistance with financial aid to get me through the last phase of my academic career, however, I've been told to check out additional loans. As I previously informed Argosy staff, I do not qualify for loans, thus, they have been sending me in circles in my search for financial assistance in the form of scholarships and grants. Now I'm completely broke and was recently told via email that I cannot re-enroll for "reasons I am aware of."
My GPA was high, I had glowing letters of recommendation, and was well-received by peers and many professors. I put a lot of time, money, and energy into my education. I feel betrayed and disgusted when I think of the multiple responsibilities and roles I have juggled and the sacrifices made in order to enroll, maintain a 3.6 GPA, and graduate.
Needless to say, my interest and passion for the field has been tested and I now wish I had taken a different path after graduating from high school.
#3 Consumer Comment
Unfair, fraudulent, false advertisement, discrimination
AUTHOR: NGK - (United States of America)
SUBMITTED: Tuesday, October 11, 2011
This business is fraudulent! I attended for several years in pursuit of my PsyD, only to leave the program with an MA and over $150,00 in debt.
During the 1st several years, I was placed on academic withdrawal. After being readmitted, I was told that I had to re-take 2 years worth of classes that had "timed out." I re-enrolled, took the necessary classes, passed my comprehensive exam, and spent 2 years applying for internships. I had approximately 13 interviews in 2 years (a very lengthy competitive process) and was not placed at a site.
I was also placed on administrative withdrawal twice because of my inability to afford to pay tuition out of pocket. I have called and emailed asking for assistance with financial aid to get me through the last phase of my academic career, however, I've been told to check out additional loans. As I previously informed Argosy staff, I do not qualify for loans, thus, they have been sending me in circles in my search for financial assistance in the form of scholarships and grants. Now I'm completely broke and was recently told via email that I cannot re-enroll for "reasons I am aware of."
My GPA was high, I had glowing letters of recommendation, and was well-received by peers and many professors. I put a lot of time, money, and energy into my education. I feel betrayed and disgusted when I think of the multiple responsibilities and roles I have juggled and the sacrifices made in order to enroll, maintain a 3.6 GPA, and graduate.
Needless to say, my interest and passion for the field has been tested and I now wish I had taken a different path after graduating from high school.
#2 Consumer Comment
Very Similar Situation
AUTHOR: ArgosyNashville2 - (United States of America)
SUBMITTED: Wednesday, November 17, 2010
And, this had NEVER been a problem before. Prior to my upcoming classes I accepted the full amount of the loans I was offered...and it went from approx. $6,800 remaining to less than $3,000! You could say that this shocked me.
#1 Consumer Comment
Class-Action filing against Argosy University
AUTHOR: Blair Strasser is a THIEF! - (USA)
SUBMITTED: Friday, August 28, 2009
A nation-wide class-action lawsuit has been filed against Argosy University. You need to contact Cathie Taylor at Van Way & Johnson here in Dallas, Texas (Julie Johnson is the lead attorney on the case). Cathie, her coordinator, can be reached at 214.265.7600. There is already a filing and numerous students nation-wide have come forward with similar and very interesting stories about Argosy's unscrupulous business practices.
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