Colorado Technical University Online
Invoiced $3,500 and Loan Repayment for Classes Not Taken

On March 24, I received an invoice for $3,500 and an invoice for 1,320 for repayment of a student loan from American Education Services (Wachovia). This was sent to CTU after I was no longer attending classes. I was no longer allowed in the classroom on the website. I was notified that I needed to pay my account in full to continue taking classes. However, I paid the remaining balance for my classes in full out of my own funds. I did not owe the school any more funds.

However, CTU is charging me for having access to the website, which was instructed to me when I called the school. But that is the only way I could communicate with the school from Iraq during that time. Although I was no longer attending classes, CTU still kept the loan money instead of sending it back to the school. Please find enclosed a copy of some of the documents. I still have more to send; I just have to look through my paperwork. According to the loan agreement, the school was obligated to pay the money back to the lender or send it to the person named on the check. I emailed the school constantly to discontinue enrollment.

I have the financial advisor's name, whom I emailed constantly, and I will send you his name as soon as I get the paperwork. He was very rude, especially when I decided to stop attending classes, and he would respond to my emails regarding the loan and my previous enrollment at CTU.

My last day of class was 6/17, for which I received an unofficial transcript from the military education center with the date on it. I was advised by my military counselor to discontinue classes because of the money being given to the school, and to consider going to a community college. My GI Bill was also being used to pay the school for my education and additional grants.

During this time of not attending classes, the school also received financial aid checks. However, when I paid my student account, I received a letter saying my account was paid in full. Then I was accepted into the re-entry program, but the financial advisor wanted my 2005 tax return paperwork, which I did not have because I was still in Iraq. So I thought this was too much of a hassle and again decided not to re-enroll. I should not have to pay this school for classes I did not take.

I will send a letter to the Dean of Admissions and the president of the University. I have also been instructed to obtain legal help. So I will be in touch real soon. I just don't believe a school can make you pay for classes you did not take and, moreover, did not allow you to access on the website.

Company: Colorado Technical University Online
Country: USA
State: Colorado
City: Colorado Springs
Address: 4435 North Chestnut Street - Suite E
Phone: 8663718821

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