My name is Jodi and I am a former student at the online "college" University of Phoenix. I am writing today as a victim of fraud at the hands of this so-called "University." Prior to enrollment, I noticed that the counselor, Clayton Preis, seemed all to eager for me to enroll. He started by promising me all this financial aid money ($5000.00) that I would receive from my first loan disbursement. I mean I did need the money since I only make about $810.00 a month so I went with it. The application process was a bit odd since all Clay worried about was getting my fafsa filled out. After all this was done I started my first set of classes. That's when red flags started to raise. I noticed that 90% of the students knowledge of academia were sub par to say the least. I mean I was starting to wonder if I was in a class with anyone that spoke english. Their grammar was bad and the speling was worse then a five year olds. I decided to do some research and found the website usacomplaints.com. I looked up UOPX and found thousands of reports against this company, most, by people recommending to get out before it's too late and they ruin your credit PLUS your chances of ever going to another college. Not only that but their so-called diplomas aren't even accepted by any jobs in the United States. I called them immediately so I could withdraw and that's when everyone acted like they could not withdraw me or they would simply hang-up on me. When I finally got ahold of my financial advisor she said I would have a bill of $350.00 for only my first week of class. I feel this is unfair because I was mislead into believing that could receive a useable diploma from this institution. I believe the fact that I am a low-income single mother of 1 and I have a severe mental illness were taken advantage of. I believe that UOPX will enroll anyone with a pulse and financial aid thereby taking advantage of them. I believe their curricula are substandard to say the least and I also believe their lendor Sallie Mae are just as guilty for actually funding this money do a diploma mill. I hope you read my story and realize there are thousands if not millions of victims just like me. Thank you for your time.
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