Kaplan University Kaplan College I want to join any legal actions against Kaplan University. On-Line, Davenport Iowa Internet, Iowa

I too am a victim of Kaplan university.  After completing my first term,getting a 4.0 and being on the Dean's list,  I was told that I could take a third class at no additional charge to help further my studies sooner.   Well not only did they charge me for the third class, after withdrawing before the time frame allotted, I was charged for the entire semester.  I would love to be apart of any petition or class action lawsuit.  I am disabled, on a fixed income and I refuse to pay an institution that lies to people to get their money 

 I must agree with the original rebuttal.  This is a case of "What you don't know WILL hurt you" and you have no grounds for a lawsuit.  There are limits as to how much you can get in terms of Pell grants and student loans.  Financial Aid is not meant to last forever.  Unfortunately, a for profit college can charge some pretty big tuition bills, so you should've investigated how much aid you were qualified to receive and how long it would've lasted. 

I know Kaplan offers some alternative loans that can help pay off your outstanding balance and finish your last semester.  You gotta get that balance paid off or they will not release your transcripts.

Unfortunately, you have no basis for a lawsuit. This is a good case of "you don't know what you don't know" (but should).

There are limits to the amount of aid that can be awarded from student loans. Once you reach that limit you pay out of pocket. Because these online schools can charge whatever they want, it's up to the student to determine what the cost of his education will be, and how long those loans will last. The fact that they didn't tell you all this is sneaky and misleading, but not illegal.

As for your transcripts, all schools will do the same thing. If you owe a balance they won't release them. There isn't really a way around that except to pay what you owe.