ECPI School Of Tech.Va Beach Tuition Scam, Lied about program....ETC. Virginia Beach Virginia

It is unfortunate you went through this alleged situation.  The first concern I have in reading this alleged report is: Why didn't you go talk to the financial aid department to check in on the status of your FAFSA application?  The second concern while reading this is: If you started classes at any institution, but hadn't completed every step in the financial aid process, every college/university would charge you for classes.  This is not something people deal with only in private institutions, it happens frequently in state institutions as well.  I have known several people who have attended, and graduated successfully through ECPI without a problem.  These people took responsibility for their own education, their own lives, and their own outcome.  This is how people looking into college should view the future.  Nothing is just handed to people in life.  My third concern would be: If any college calls you down while in the first term with money owed, you must have gone to that school previously, dropped out or was made to drop out due to poor academic performance, and owed money previously -- still unpaid and collecting interest.  Any money owed to any company, school, or bill that was borrowed from another would collect interest, and eventually would end up in collections if not properly taken care of.  If you hadn't known about owing such monies, you would not have "arranged" payments.  Likewise, if it was in error, ECPI would not have charged it to you.  ECPI College of Technology offers a full disclosure in regards to the tuition, which includes tuition, books, and fees.  They only charge for time completed, which does include dropping without a proper withdrawal--which is also explained in the documentation provided upon enrollment into ECPI.  This information is available, and a copy is provided to each person enrolling at ECPI.  If the individual chooses not to read the information, or ask questions, this will happen to this person anywhere they go.  My final thoughts: ECPI College of Technology is not a "rip-off" or "scam" and all too often on these types of sites, consumers are allowed to post any misinformation they want to without giving 100% of the details.  Especially when all of the complaints I've read tell me this:
"Each person should take responsibility for his/her own education, and by doing so will lead to a better future."  Many times, individuals spend too much time, and money (nickel and dime fees often NOT included in the "per credit hour tuition rate") in state colleges only to find themselves with no career afterward.  ECPI has higher than average retention, graduation, and employment rates than most colleges/universities.  Consider the entire picture, based off all knowledge before making a judgment so you, too, can have this wonderful opportunity of a lifetime.  Take responsibility. 

I was contacted today by a credit agency stating that I owed ECPI $10,000. I asked the credit agency what were the charges for and they said that they had no idea what the charges were for. I asked the lady would you pay somebody who called you on the phone $10,000 and didn't know what for. She stated that if I was unwilling to negotiate or settle that I would have to go to court. Again, I said what for? The woman then stated the she will have to contact ECPI and get a detailed list of charges for me. The woman also stated that a previous collection agency was hired by ECPI to collect on my so called debt. When asked why did I not find anything out until now, she replied, " I don't know".

I did attend ECPI and I did drop out after 8 months but I never had a tuition balance. Magically, six years later I owe ECPI $10,000...hmmm
What a joke ECPI is, I sat in a classroom one semester and wiped hard drives and load operating systems every class. I actually quit during the middle of a semester and received an "A" in the class that I never attended...hmmm

I just reviewed my credit report and guess what? Nothing from any collection agencies nor ECPI.

They will never see another dime from me!

I disagree. My stay at the Norfolk, Va campus started with the most basic courses. Math, English comp, psychology, web design, etc. I started with the most basic classes. As far as scheduling, my classes were never canceled, except on 9-11. and my schedule was very regular...the same every day. My teachers were outstanding. If I did not understand something, I could stay after class for one on one time with the instructor. They even pushed me into studying for my certifications to be a role model for other students.