Stratford University

I had went to Stratford University in 2009- All I can say is this might be the biggest scam ive ever seen you basically pay for a degree that frankly isn't earned, none of the teachers take teaching seriously every test you take is open book including your mid term and finalthe prices are ridiculous I remember them telling me that I would be able to transfer with my associates degree come to find out that's not possible because it is not accredited and honestly should not be (because going from there to a place like mason would be extremely overwhelming) I feel as if I had just thrown k down the drain because it's all been lies you cant transfer, no job takes Stratford serious on a resume at least not in IT ive spent years applyingSo all in all just wanted to give anyone that was considering the school a major heads up and remember n*** is always cheaper and accredited

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I have reviewed the offer made by the business in reference to complaint ID***, and have determined that this proposed action would not resolve my complaint. For your reference, details of the offer I reviewed appear below
Their was no solution just passing of the blame and nobody has a soulution and covering up the issues and making it all my fault and at this point they dont have answers but they sent me email on 10/stating my funds had been posted but I guess that was error on the govnerment
Regards,
*** ***

Response: *** *** is currently at aggregate limits for
Federal Direct Subsidized/Unsubsidized
Stafford loansWhen *** *** was still eligible to
receive federal loans the system financial aid uses
named *** *** *** *** *** (***)
had
incorrect information postedThe system
did not reflect the correct information which unfortunately
led to an incorrect amount requestedThe
*** *** *** *** *** initially showed the
student had $9,remaining, when the
system was updated the *** *** *** *** ***
showed she actually had $6,
remaining
Once the error was found we had to return funds to make sure
she was not over awardedWhen the
funds were returned the student noticed the return on her
account and came into the officeAt that
time that the institution was informed that the***
*** *** *** *** was incorrect,
we apologized, explained the situation, and advised**
*** that she would have an out of pocket
expense in Quarter and due to the error on the part of
the *** *** *** *** ***
Meaning, she would have to payout of pocket in August
instead of October*** *** was never told
she had enough funds until the end of the year. *** ***
was very upset, so to accommodate her we
agreed to a payment plan for $a month from 08/15/
- 06/15/for the Quarter
balanceHer balance for Quarter is $3,To this
date *** *** has not made payments
toward her balanceWith her current balance of $3,
and the added balance of credits
remaining to graduate, *** *** total out-of- pocket
would be $13,to complete her degree
She stated she would pay $a month and could not
afford to pay anymore
1advised *** *** that unfortunately if we gave her a
payment plan with those terms, she would be
making payments to Stratford for Yz years*** ***
agreed that would not be beneficial to her
and stated she would try to find another way to pay for
classesIn previous conversations with Ms
***, she discussed asking her father, or possibly
applying for a Smart Option loanShe also talked of
trying to find scholarships*** *** receives Employee
Tuition Assistance from her Job, but stated
she needed that money to pay billsWe fully intend to let
*** *** keep her payment plan for
$on her $3,balanceIn order to register for
future classes, *** *** would have to find
other means to cover the tuition costs for future terms and
that the full charges for each term would
need to be paid by the end of week of each term

Review: I am student currently enrolled in the school and the financial aid department made and error in my loan packaging and instead of me running out of money at the end of the year as they stated I ran out two quarters before. They attempt to cover up the issue by not contacting me until 2 days before the next quarter was to start and say we have a problem after I went into the school at ask why $782.00 was sent back and nobody had an answer. Well we agree to do a payment plan of $100.00 a month because thats all I can afford and continue to live and they said long as a pay that I will be able to continue to attend class. Well once the arrangements were setup they came back and said well that wont be enough and you will not be able to register but you still have to pay. I feel I should not have to pay because I am not getting a return on my investment. I am student sitting on 3.8 gpa go to class do what I am supposed to do and no one wants to help me. The school made the error but I am the one paying for the error.Desired Settlement: I want and apology and an agreement that if I pay the monthly installments I will be able to attend classes and graduate

Business

Response:

Response: [redacted] is currently at aggregate limits for

Federal Direct Subsidized/Unsubsidized

Stafford loans. When [redacted] was still eligible to

receive federal loans the system financial aid uses

named [redacted]) had

incorrect information posted. The system

did not reflect the correct information which unfortunately

led to an incorrect amount requested. The

[redacted] initially showed the

student had $9,877.00 remaining, when the

system was updated the [redacted]

showed she actually had $6,462.00

remaining.

Once the error was found we had to return funds to make sure

she was not over awarded. When the

funds were returned the student noticed the return on her

account and came into the office. At that

time that the institution was informed that the[redacted] was incorrect,

we apologized, explained the situation, and advised**.

[redacted] that she would have an out of pocket

expense in Quarter 4 and 5 due to the error on the part of

the [redacted].

Meaning, she would have to payout of pocket in August

instead of October. [redacted] was never told

she had enough funds until the end of the year. [redacted]

was very upset, so to accommodate her we

agreed to a payment plan for $100.00 a month from 08/15/2014

- 06/15/2017 for the Quarter 4

balance. Her balance for Quarter 4 is $3,546.00. To this

date [redacted] has not made payments

toward her balance. With her current balance of $3,546.00

and the added balance of 27 credits

remaining to graduate, [redacted] total out-of- pocket

would be $13,536.00 to complete her degree.

She stated she would pay $100.00 a month and could not

afford to pay anymore.

1advised [redacted] that unfortunately if we gave her a

payment plan with those terms, she would be

making payments to Stratford for 11 Yz years. [redacted]

agreed that would not be beneficial to her

and stated she would try to find another way to pay for

classes. In previous conversations with Ms.

[redacted], she discussed asking her father, or possibly

applying for a Smart Option loan. She also talked of

trying to find scholarships. [redacted] receives Employee

Tuition Assistance from her Job, but stated

she needed that money to pay bills. We fully intend to let

[redacted] keep her payment plan for

$100.00 on her $3,546.00 balance. In order to register for

future classes, [redacted] would have to find

other means to cover the tuition costs for future terms and

that the full charges for each term would

need to be paid by the end of week 1 of each term.

Consumer

Response:

I have reviewed the offer made by the business in reference to complaint ID[redacted], and have determined that this proposed action would not resolve my complaint. For your reference, details of the offer I reviewed appear below.

Their was no solution just passing of the blame and nobody has a soulution and covering up the issues and making it all my fault and at this point they dont have answers but they sent me email on 10/17 stating my funds had been posted but I guess that was error on the govnerment

Regards,

Review: On May 30th 2013 I received an outstanding balance notification from Stratford University for tuition that occurred in 2009. Until this date I never had received a bill from Stratford stating that an outstanding balance was due. On June 12, 2013, I attempted to explain to Stratford that I did not have a file on this claim since it was over 4 years old. I was told that their accounting system was archived and they just "lost files" and currently they are going back through old records. I asked how could a University not have a monthly accounts receivable run with outstanding debts accounted for four years? Had they sent a bill in 2009, we could have addressed this then not in 2013.

When I left the school in 2009 I went into the financial aid office asked about any outstanding debt as I was not able to finish the course do to moving out of state. I was assured that there where no outstanding debt on my account. As I looked at the "Ledger Card" I questioned what these changes were for. I also requested that they audit the account. They told me that the account was paid on a cash bases and that they could not go back and prove any payments as it was too many years ago.

Stratford then stated that if I would PAY UP TODAY (June 12, 2013) they would accept the payment of 300.00 (total of the bill was 543.34) I explained to them that I was out of town on business and I could not get to my paperwork, (even if it still existed) until July. I wanted to check for the 1098 they should have sent me in 2009 regarding tuition charges. I also explained that the account would have to be made in three payments ($100.00 a month for 3 months). They told me no you must pay it in full or ELSE you will be charged the entire amount.Desired Settlement: This University has unethical accounting practices. Do to the fact that I was never billed the amount for 4 years and they admit their accounting error, they should write off the changes. They cannot produce any payment information. I wonder if the cash payments ever made it to my account??

I had went to Stratford University in 2009- 2012. All I can say is this might be the biggest scam ive ever seen you basically pay for a degree that frankly isn't earned, none of the teachers take teaching seriously every test you take is open book including your mid term and final. the prices are ridiculous I remember them telling me that I would be able to transfer with my associates degree come to find out that's not possible because it is not accredited and honestly should not be (because going from there to a place like mason would be extremely overwhelming) . I feel as if I had just thrown 36 k down the drain because it's all been lies you cant transfer, no job takes Stratford serious on a resume at least not in IT ive spent years applying. So all in all just wanted to give anyone that was considering the school a major heads up and remember n[redacted] is always cheaper and accredited.