AFT and Student Defense Sue DeVos for Breaking Federal Law to Help Predatory For-Profit Colleges
The American Federation of Teachers and Student Defense sued over the Trump administration’s illegal repeal of protections for students at for-profit and career college programs.
Borrower Defense
The Borrower Defense rule is a federal regulation establishing that student loan borrowers may be eligible for forgiveness of the federal student loans used to attend a school, if that school misled them or engaged in other illegal conduct.
Dream Center
Student Defense represents former Dream Center students harmed by the schools' deceptive practices and sudden closures.
Veterans Affairs
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs administers the GI Bill and disburses billions of dollars annually to thousands of colleges and universities.
Financial Responsibility
The U.S. Department of Education is required to monitor and evaluate the financial stability of schools that receive Title IV funds. The Department should ensure that institutions, not taxpayers, bear the cost of schools' mismanagement or failure.
Use of Enforcement Authority
The Department of Education has the authority to hold colleges and universities accountable when they violate the law and harm students.