Complaint Review: Apollo Group- Axia College And University Of Phoenix - Internet

Hey pal, you know what, you make me laugh.  I was just like you three years ago, I found this site and bless your heart, I was innocent and naive just like you.  The advisor was a sweetheart and helpful, the whole gammut of service was delightful in the beginning while they sucked all the money out.  Today I stand here only 24 hours ago, got a call that my seminar was TERMINATED.  Ok, four weeks before graduation.  They accused me for not being at my seminars, I have a cooperating teacher stating exactly the opposite as I was there from beginning to end for 8 long arduous weeks, I got my grade and that same day they finished me.  They argued that because I didn't arrive to open the door at the same time my cooperating teacher arrived (for student teaching) this was justifiable enough to say that I didn't comply with their policies.

The told me if I wanted this bad enough I'd do it all over again, pay for 12 weeks of seminars, pay for 12 weeks of student teaching and do all the work all over again.  Read my post.

I don't want to argue with you, watch out, I was just like you and now look what happened.  I'm so ashamed that I was so stupid to fall for all of this when others had posted it black and white for me.

Remember us when it you find that degree is good for nothing if they let you get it.

It is time to take responsibility for our education; at least it was for me. I am a former Axia student, completing 21 credits and I had no issues with the way my student loan funds where handled.

However, the more I talked with friends and co-workers who where college educated, I started to question the validity of a degree from Axia and University of Phoenix. Not only that, I was not a big fan of the online format and all the requirements of attendance, discussion submittals, and instructor availability. (side note: My stomach would turn over when a classmate would refer to the instructor as "Professor", knowing full well that the instructor did not have a doctoral degree.)

Moreover, I became more and more disgusted with the student loan debt I was accruing. So, I took responsibility for my education and debt, canceled the student loans, and then learned that I owe Axia money due to the student loan funds they had to return to the lender. That is all fine and good, at least for now, let's see how many of my 21 credits from Axia will transfer to my local community college.

Now, at my local community college, the tuition cost is half what Axia charged, plus many of my classes are online, and I have a local study group to lean on. I do not have to deal with meeting student loan requirements and my degree will be honored with much higher integrity. Not to mention that when I complete my AA, I will transfer to a state university with ease.

Best wishes and TAKE RESPONSIBILITY for YOUR education!

Jeff

I am a current student at the apollo University of Phoenix online.  I have had no problem with my loans.  I get whats left and send it back to the lender which pays the interest on the loan.  My loans cover all costs for my classes and also I take one class on campus here in columbus ohio.  I have had no problem with them and my advisor is very helpful when I need her.  You should investigate everything before you make a decision.

I've posted to a lot of the RORs regarding these for-profit schools because they seem (generally) to be operating in such unscrupulous ways. Your financial aid counselor CANNOT require you to ask for more loan dollars than you need.  Insofar as the verification data they keep asking for, they are correct - it is not their doing that you were selected for verification. It's a random process. This website might explain it better (((Redacted))).

At the risk of sounding paranoid I wonder if they want you to apply for excess funds so they can somehow drain your account. That seems to be a common complaint here on ROR. If you're one of the lucky individuals who receives a refund of that excess money, send it back to your lender and pay down the loan. Or, better yet, set it aside for next semester.

I would ask them for an "award letter" if you haven't already received one. It should detail the amount of your tuition, Pell grant, loans, etc. You have to sign it (usually) stating that you accept the money.

You might also contact the loan servicer and let them know what's going on as well.