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Axia College Of University Of Phoenix U.O.P. pleaded guilty article report Pasadena California
Hi there, I'd like to file a formal complaint. On Jan 29th, 2008, I was contacted by University of Phoenix admissions counselor by the name Jason Abriel:
Jason Abriel, Admissions Counselor
University of Phoenix | Axia of University of Phoenix
200 Corporate Pointe Suite A-150| Culver City, CA 90230|
Phone (310) 242-2054| Fax (310) 525-2692 | email: jason.abriel@phoenix.edu, after I inquired online regarding their online degree program for IT/networking. From what I understood, and told, I have four options to pay for college. My 1st option would be financial aid & grant, 2nd option scholarships, 3rd put standard loans, 4th option TR,(i have no idea what this is), last is cash. I told my financial situation, and what I wanted to achieve. I had told him I'm looking for affordable education with a school of better reputation, and at the same time earn my online degree for IT/networking.
I told him my previous trade/college schools i attended, Computer Learning Center of Los Angeles, CA 90010 back in summer 2000 thru Spring 2001, Los Angeles Trade Tech 1998 thru 1999. I like to find work in that field, so that I can earn more. I was already enrolled hoping that Financial Aid, Cal Grant would help me pay for college, and what ever left, I would get a check in the mail to do whatever I please. I had told Admissions Counselor Jason Abriel, I dont make much, and he requested to see my 2006 Federal Tax 1040EZ. He reassured me that with my household income, I would qualify for Financial Aid, and or Cal Grant. Also my IT credits would then apply/be credited to Axia college of University of Phoenix. The 2nd last option would be to apply for student loan thru private lender, and last option is to pay cash. I did everything to signing up for school through Phoenix University. However now I am enrolled in Axia college of University of Phoenix for 2 weeks now. I just assumed it was just a division of the school because it was so large. Yesterday I received a call from Cynthia Garner
University of Phoenix | AXIA College l Online Campus and Campus Share Initiative l 3157 E Elwood St | Phoenix, AZ 85034
phone (800) 366-9699 Ex: 79675 | fax (602) 643-0700 | email: cynthia.mcdowell@phoenix.edu
that I did not qualify for Financial Aid/Cal Grant. And that I have to pay 100% of my tuition of $7600/year out of my pocket. Why wasnt I told I would end up paying all my tuition fee & credit me for my transcript/previous credits I earned from Computer Learning Center of Los Angeles before I started my class on February 25th. Then while browsing online, I came across some chats, forums, testimonial from previous students of Axia College of University of Phoenix of involvement of shaddy business & fraud,also making me think that I am getting a degree from Axia and not University of Phoenix. If I wanted to go to a college not a university I wouldn't be paying the outrageous prices, and dont want to be ripped off by dropping my 2 online classes,which are Gen 105 & Com 140,and cancelling my Sallie Mae: P.O.Box#147020,Ganesville,FL 32614-7020.student loan. My account #??????????,here are links to rip off report, and U.O.P pleaded guilty article report from associated press./Colleges-and-Universities/Axia-College-Of-Univ/axia-college-of-university-of-8B9QB.htm, http://www.azcentral.com/business/articles/0116biz-apollogroupsuit16-ON.html
In FINALIZED CONCLUSION, can you please DROP AND CANCEL MY STUDENT LOANS from Sallie Mae Incorporated and AXIA COLLEGE of University of Phoenix ASAP? I am looking forward to your SPEEDIEST RESOLUTION/ REPLY to this matter.
Lee
Los Angeles, California
U.S.A.
5 Updates & Rebuttals
Rick
Chandler,Arizona,
U.S.A.
You made too many assumptions
#6UPDATE Employee
Wed, November 19, 2008
First of all a University is a school made up of different colleges. AXIA is a college of the University of Phoenix.
If you cant or dont want to pay cash for school, Financial Aid is an option, as is Tuition Reimbursement(the TR you didn't understand) or Direct bill(for compinies that choose to pay that way) or GI bill.
You may be eligable for a grant but they are need bassed. The main grant we work with is a Federal Pell grant. If the counselor spoke about a grant, you assumed it was the Cal Grant which most likely is for going to a school in California.
Go see what it costs to go to Cal State for a year and it is much more than the $8320 a school year for AXIA. But you may get the Cal Grant.
If you wanted a cheap education go to a Comunity College not a University.
Sounds like you want a Hummer for the cost of a Kia.
If you didn't get the extra free money you were looking for then you didn't qualify for it. The US government makes that decision not AXIA.
Where do you get the idea school is free? Or worse yet that you get PAID to go to school.
Any US citizen that is not in default of a previous student loan, not a convicted drug felon, males that registered with selected service and in most cases filed their taxes last year is eligable for Title IV financial aid.
Whats your problem?
In closing AXIA is the cheapest and best choice for working adults that cant spend all day at a campus.
Rick
Chandler,Arizona,
U.S.A.
You made too many assumptions
#6UPDATE Employee
Wed, November 19, 2008
First of all a University is a school made up of different colleges. AXIA is a college of the University of Phoenix.
If you cant or dont want to pay cash for school, Financial Aid is an option, as is Tuition Reimbursement(the TR you didn't understand) or Direct bill(for compinies that choose to pay that way) or GI bill.
You may be eligable for a grant but they are need bassed. The main grant we work with is a Federal Pell grant. If the counselor spoke about a grant, you assumed it was the Cal Grant which most likely is for going to a school in California.
Go see what it costs to go to Cal State for a year and it is much more than the $8320 a school year for AXIA. But you may get the Cal Grant.
If you wanted a cheap education go to a Comunity College not a University.
Sounds like you want a Hummer for the cost of a Kia.
If you didn't get the extra free money you were looking for then you didn't qualify for it. The US government makes that decision not AXIA.
Where do you get the idea school is free? Or worse yet that you get PAID to go to school.
Any US citizen that is not in default of a previous student loan, not a convicted drug felon, males that registered with selected service and in most cases filed their taxes last year is eligable for Title IV financial aid.
Whats your problem?
In closing AXIA is the cheapest and best choice for working adults that cant spend all day at a campus.
Rick
Chandler,Arizona,
U.S.A.
You made too many assumptions
#6UPDATE Employee
Wed, November 19, 2008
First of all a University is a school made up of different colleges. AXIA is a college of the University of Phoenix.
If you cant or dont want to pay cash for school, Financial Aid is an option, as is Tuition Reimbursement(the TR you didn't understand) or Direct bill(for compinies that choose to pay that way) or GI bill.
You may be eligable for a grant but they are need bassed. The main grant we work with is a Federal Pell grant. If the counselor spoke about a grant, you assumed it was the Cal Grant which most likely is for going to a school in California.
Go see what it costs to go to Cal State for a year and it is much more than the $8320 a school year for AXIA. But you may get the Cal Grant.
If you wanted a cheap education go to a Comunity College not a University.
Sounds like you want a Hummer for the cost of a Kia.
If you didn't get the extra free money you were looking for then you didn't qualify for it. The US government makes that decision not AXIA.
Where do you get the idea school is free? Or worse yet that you get PAID to go to school.
Any US citizen that is not in default of a previous student loan, not a convicted drug felon, males that registered with selected service and in most cases filed their taxes last year is eligable for Title IV financial aid.
Whats your problem?
In closing AXIA is the cheapest and best choice for working adults that cant spend all day at a campus.
Mel
Taylors,South Carolina,
U.S.A.
University of Phoenix is a very good school.
#6REBUTTAL Individual responds
Sun, July 06, 2008
I read your experience with U of P and I have to say, I've been a student with them for 3 years and the only bad thing I can say is they are expensive. It sounds like you misunderstood what they were telling you, which is very easy if you don't know about how the financial aide process works. You automatically are approved for a certain amount in loan money no matter what your income is. As for grant money, that does depend on your income and this pays for your books. You should not write a ripe off report for an accredited university because of your own misunderstanding. University of Phoenix has been great with me and also my brother who achieved his Bachelors degree. They are a great Univeristy to go to if you want to be recognized with employers!
Melissa
Hoover,Alabama,
U.S.A.
There is a way.
#6Consumer Comment
Wed, May 21, 2008
You will need to contact Sallie Mae or go to the website.
http://www.salliemae.com/
You can register online with SallieMae to check the status of your loans and you can stop your loans by submitting a request explaining that you no longer will be attending AXIA College of UOP. This way no more loan money will go to that college. Good luck to you.