I have been reading about what happened to a number of individuals dealing with Kaplan University and really wish I would have known about this website prior to enrolling last summer.
Although I haven't been taken to collections yet, they have been sending letters, e-mails, and calling constantly to get in touch with me about my "past due account." First off, they are trying to charge me for two semesters (at $1600/semester). Thankfully, I wasn't even able to complete my first semester because I lost my job working as a security officer in June. I quit attending school in the middle of July. My "financial advisor" promised me the same things such as I would not be receiving a bill, and that everything was taken care of. So... It was very shocking to me when I received a bill in the amount of $1,987.00. After notifying Kaplan that I would have to discontinue my education at this school!!!
One of the reps that handles student accounts was very helpful to me... Mr. Wilkens Bruna sent me a breakdown of what my charges were and how much I payed each month. Now everyone remembers the $95 dollar entrance fee. Now charging $1,600/semester (which I'm only paying for the semester I attended)... That brings the price down to $1,505.00. I paid $50 June 20th... Which brings it down to $1,455.00. They charge you for technology fees (why I have no idea) and that amount is $100.00. Brings me back to $1,555. My student loans in the amount of $875 and $293 through Citi Bank gave me a total of $1,168.00. Now, subtract that from $1,555 and that brings the balance down to $387 I would have paid out of pocket!!! So, why the bill for the extra semester I withdrew from and didn't even take? But, here's the kicker. Before I found all of this out, I have been making $100 payments every month (with the exception of Jan) since Nov. Kaplan owes me some money since this account was paid off as of March.
I'm on the verge of my 24th birthday, and although I am young, I know the law which is why I've reported them to the Better Business Bureau, The Federal Trade Commission, The State Attorney General, and anyone else I can think of to get these bastards out of business!!! They are stealing money and dreams! Yes, the school is accredited, but most of the classes they offer don't count for anything once you get out there in corporate america. I'm glad I was able to find a wonderful government job that allows me to live comfortably... But I wanted to further my education so I wouldn't have to settle. If you all really want to take a stand, do what I did. Enough complaints and they will get SHUT DOWN!!!
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