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Almost immediately I started getting calls from another suspicious number ** in New Baltimore, MI that I, again, let go to voicemail to be on the safe side. This time it was a gruff sounding man who proceeded to berate me and said things like, "Brooke! This is your father! I don't know what the ** you think you're doing but you better get your ** home..." He also left threatening messages with many expletives about how Ashley is trying to reach me to help me and urged me to call her back.

In total, "Brooke" received 4 voicemails from "her father" and 5 from "Ashley." I saved them all because of how scary and urgent the content from both callers was. I figured Ashford University wasn't real and that these two individuals were just running a scam that I'd eventually need to alert the police about. Ashley said in her messages that she "received my emails" and that we had set up specific times to talk to each other that I kept blowing off... and I kept thinking, there is no way a real University would operate this way and employ such brazen, immature, seemingly uneducated staff lacking all self-awareness. Why would a credible college adviser repeatedly call and leave messages like this if the individual they were attempting to reach obviously wasn't returning any calls?

It would have been blatantly obvious to any legit adviser that my number isn't "Brooke's" number because I state my name in my recorded prompt to leave me a voicemail.... and my name isn't Brooke! I can see an adviser making the mistake one time, but wouldn't the second message of a smart individual go something like, "hello, this is Ashley from Ashford. this message is intended for Brooke... if you are not Brooke, I apologize and you will not hear from me again... *click*?? But then, I googled Ashford University. And I stumbled upon these reviews and was blown away. That place is real and people have obviously been lied to, bullied, and had their money stolen. What happened to a lot of other people sounds eerily similar to what Ashley was trying to do to me... er, Brooke??

Maybe "Brooke" is a real person who got herself involved in this school and then got sick of them harassing her so she gave them a random fake number (Mine. Thanks Brookie.) I can't even blame her though. And maybe that really was her dad, screaming and calling her names, yelling at her to "get her ** life together," in which case... I'm sorry Brooke. That's not how you deserve to be spoken to by anyone. Any man. Particularly, a father. Good call on giving him the fake number too. (Mine. Ugh.)

It may still all have been a scam that has nothing to do with Ashford; Brooke may not be real; Ashley and dad may be creepy con artists headquartered in someone's basement; who knows. But I wrote this review in case it wasn't. In case these people really are University representatives and this is how things truly operate at Ashford. After reading about the tactics the school employed against its students, It doesn't sound that far-fetched anymore. Buyer beware.

Very disappointed in this schools who take advantage of people who of ignorant to all the facts. They should be fined by the Department of Education... and forced to close their doors. I understand making a profit for at whose expense. Me just trying to make it by earning a degree so I can acquire a better job to take care of myself and not be homeless and living with my parents at 50! Yes 50!

She called 4 times in one hour the next day, and another 4 times the next day and sent several emails that I needed to get stuff done. If that wasn't harassing enough, she emailed me with the subject line "how come I can't reach you". That doesn't sound like a master's educated person first off. I then explained myself again that I was just starting to look at schools and that I would contact her with my decision. She then claimed I signed some agreement that I would start classes the next day. I said there was no way I was doing that and I was no longer interested in attending Ashford if they bully people into signing up.

She suddenly turned apologetic and said "go ahead and research other schools and let me know. Do you see any you like more?" I did not respond and got another phone call the next day! Very unprofessional! They bully you into taking classes by making you believe you've signed up for classes you did not and that you will get in "trouble" if you don't. Never give them a second look!

I feel like I've signed up and giving them information. They've taken out the loans subsidized and unsubsidized and received my pell and hung me out dry being forced to continue on as the classes have been paid for. What's the review for? The classes have been paid for yet the excess funds has to be approved. It's a bunch of BS. The representative asked my name and birthday twice and read over notes. I know that's what she had to be doing as she gasp and paused for 2 or minutes never putting me on hold. She started out bluntly giving me information "okay this is what I have" then said "how may I help you". I know all online schools can't be like this yet this school has put a really bitter taste in my mouth.

I hate now that I've tied my aid up with them as I plan to attend a traditional campus. My enrollment advisor Maggie was outstanding and my student advisor Nadia was very helpful but financial aid has been a runaround from day one. Please take heed to the warning anybody that is reading this. This school is a headache when it comes to your financial aid. They are going to give you a runaround. It has been 3 months and I have yet to receive anything. I have never in my life experienced such unprofessionalism. I was told the amount as I stated earlier of what I could expect when it comes to my refund. Now that my funds have been accepted and their fees have been paid they can't even give me a balance as it was due to me. Really?

Something is not right about this school guys. The class is a great. I've had a great time with my instructors and I really want to proceed forward and I will with the classes that have been paid for. But anything that they feel that's going to impact my 2017-2018 will not happen because I am unsatisfied with how they do things. At a traditional school you go to school 30 days after you receive your funds and that's only if you are new student. If you are recurrent student and you would send it this semester. Before 2 weeks after classes are in session you have your money. I just don't understand how they do things here. I just don't. I've asked questions on top of questions and get everything gets an answer or it's half-** answered or is something to satisfy me for the moment.

I'm still enrolled in this slop fest and I have nothing but negative things to say about all the staff, the financial aid department, and the lack of training they provide. They clearly need to get it together or BE SHUT DOWN!!! Because holy cow this is the worst school I have ever ever ever had to deal with!!! The amount of stress they have caused me and I'm sure most everyone that attends this dump, is ridiculous. Never in my life have I worked with such a disgraceful facility. I am embarrassed to tell people I go to Ashford!!! If you're considering this school, do yourself a favor and move on!!!

I was immediately withdrawn from the course and given a F in the course when I initially had a high A. I disputed this, however was told it would not be reversed even though I proved I was in the right and had not plagiarized. I now have to retake the course and it cost me money I do not have. Once I am done with the degree, I will have my attorney pursue a lawsuit.

In the meantime, Ashford said, "Let's have you start your classes next week." I was excited and said yes! I'll have purpose and feel good that I'm preparing for a successful future. At a GPA of 3.98, I was studying hard and feeling proud of myself. They then signed me up for 4 more classes. While taking a class every 5 weeks, I continued going back and forth with financial aid counselors and my student counselor regarding approval. "No problem, you'll qualify for aid, just continue your classes!" they said. I started to get a little suspicious of the jumping through hoops and major runaround. When I called to pursue my aid approval, they put my account on hold. First I qualified and then I didn't. I was devastated! They told me everything I wanted to hear (and more), but didn't deliver. They said that my ex-husbands income tax reports showed I wouldn't qualify for aid, even though I signed a prenup and wouldn't get ANY of his money.

I sent Ashford a signed letter to prove my situation (which THEY asked for) and approved financial aid again. Then they said, "okay, when can you start your next class?" I started my next class at their guidance believing that I was financially okay with student aid. After that class, they put me on hold, again. Then all contact subsided on their end for 3 weeks. The next week I received a call from collections, collections!!! What a very sad situation to be in. I feel like I want to sue them for leading me on and using my emotions against me, but I don't have the income to support such a fight. They acted like my best friend to hook me in. They promised financial aid yet didn't deliver. I feel betrayed and they took advantage of my situation. I'm very disappointed at Ashford and disappointed at myself for trusting them. Please beware of this "FOR PROFIT" school as they don't give a damn if they ruin your life or future. Very sad.

Original Review: Jan. 26, 2017

In 2008 I graduated from Ashford University with my Bachelor's degree. I have tried to get my Master's a couple of times but due to several things happening in my life it has not happened. In November Josh ** called me to get me 'enrolled' in their Master's Degree program. I should have never gotten involved with them again. I have a zero balance. I owe them absolutely nothing at all, however when I withdrew my admittance into their program they then sent me a form saying I had to prove my identity, which I did. I got it notarized and sent it back. They received it and immediately put another hold on my account saying that my FAFSA was flagged.

I have checked the status of my FAFSA and went through the Dept of Ed to check on this stipulation and have found nothing to support Ashford's claim that I have any kind of flag on my FAFSA. They have held my transcripts since November. I need them to get my teaching certificate completed in my new state of residency, yet the university wants to hold transcripts from a degree I already completed and paid for. None of the holds are even about my past degree, they are about a degree and financial aid that I am not even receiving! After doing some research none of the "holds" they have on my account are even relevant holds to keep my transcripts. My advice... Stay far away from Ashford University. They are the absolute worst and your degree will be worthless because you won't ever be able to get your transcripts.

Now mind you when all of this was going on I had a 0 balance owing since I had finished my last class and financial aid and my Tribe had paid everything. After I told this new person I was going to report them to the Veterans Administration I magically had a $160.05 balance and my transcripts were locked. I called the collection agency and was told I owe $800. I'm not paying $160 or $800. They knew I was military since I'm on the honor society for Veterans called SALUTE and they requested my DD214 from day one. I have since called the Attorney General to make a formal complaint. I have several emails showing proof that they knew they owed me money and the email stating they weren't going to pay it. I am a Veteran that served 6 years in the Marine Corps as Military Police and I currently work at the Department of Veteran Affairs as a Police Officer. I deserve to be paid back the money owed to me and my transcripts off hold status.

When it came to my last two or three classes, I decided I wanted to change my major. My adviser flat refused due to the limited availability of classes. There have been only four people in each of my last three classes. There was a two week forced waiting period between the last two classes, which delayed my graduation by a month. Apparently no one else had any interest in completing these classes either once they got an idea of how poor they were, during which I was forced to apply for a leave of absence or be dropped from the program. Once you get involved with them, they tie up your finances, give you the runaround or worse and are just plain rude when they respond, if they bother.

I deeply regret my choice to use Ashford. I have learned nothing truly useful that I did not teach myself. I have a 3.96 GPA at this point and a 4.0 from my last degree so the problem is not due to my lack of ability or dedication. I thought this would open doors for me and it has been a complete waste of time and a huge amount of money. They make sure to cover themselves at your expense whether it is through class enrollment, I have had to fight them on several occasions for enrolling me in classes I did not want or request to take, or the financial aid. This program is the biggest scam I haven ever fallen prey to. I am searching for other methods to express my utter disappointment as they truly do not care. I hope someone reads this and moves along to another university that can offer them something of value for their hard work.

No one answers their phone and the nasty attitudes of the 'advisors' make it clear they couldn't care less if you get kicked out, which will happen if you do all your work and get perfect scores on quizzes. They make nothing clear and most places won't even accept your 'degree' from them, if you're one of the like 2% of people who actually graduate. Don't waste your time and money. It's a school ran by zoo animals. If my advisor got a masters degree you think she'd be sitting on the phone all day begging for students to attend her bullcrap school? Oh wait she got it from Ashford so obviously that's the only place she could get a job. This place is SCAM SCAM SCAM.

The last class I needed was a very difficult one for me (I have disabilities and a severe learning disability related to math). I had documentation for disability accommodations, informed them what I needed for this class and was denied, despite the fact I had some accommodations for other classes (direct violation of disability laws), and then the advisor tells me that I was misinformed about my credits that were supposed to have been transferred and that I wasn't 3 credits away from graduation but in fact I need FIFTY??? I told this individual that I enrolled under pretenses that they all transferred and I was granted additional for the experience I have and he advised me I was misinformed.

I told him I am $30,000. I'm debt for this degree and they need to fix it because of I was enrolled under false pretenses, they collected this amount of money under false pretenses, and this is the epitome of the definition of FRAUD... And I know this because my ex-husband has three Masters and a Doctorate from Berkeley in LAW and he specialized in Fraud. Yeah, it still is not fixed either. Unfortunately I am not in touch with the ex-husband and REALLY rather not go there! LOL. This school is SHAAADY. STAY AWAY.

Here's a great story for those of you thinking of attending: When I withdrew, they "accidentally" withdrew me one class into my completed semester, rendering my GPA a 2.08 instead of the 3.2 that I would have had. So now, yet again, I am having to help them figure out that they have screwed up. It seems to be their calling card. Any prospective students, go to another school. The school is a bunch of retarded frauds who don't know their butts from a hole in the ground. This school is a joke!!!!

Ashford is not a diploma mill, it is a university...so if you want to ace through a program, look somewhere else. What it did provide was an advanced education available to me during my off hours from work. My degree was accepted by OU and I am now completing my Masters with a traditional in-school education part-time--and it's the same degree of challenge (though at a graduate level). It's worth it, it's academic, it's a degree track. Don't give up or blame the school because you are not making all A's...it's you that should be gaining something. Fail better (as Beckett put it), stumble, try, try harder.

Now remind you I have spoken to several people asking them what needs to be filled out and so forth. I tried calling Michelle **, no return call. My advisor stated I couldn't drop out or I would be liable for the courses, but yet they don't know what they're doing. I filled out my FASA and it came back approved along with my loans, but yet they are telling me my paperwork isn't correct. I NEED HELP!!! THEY ARE CROOKS AND NOT TRUSTWORTHY. On top of that, I am in the hospital about to have surgery and my advisor won't call me.

After a short while the gentleman who I remember vividly as Mr. **, told me that I had no credits from my previous colleges that would be carried forward to Ashford University and I had to enroll for a four year course. I then told him I could not enroll for four years and we parted. After one month I got a bill of $1,200. I called and asked the school how the debt had been arrived at. I was told that it was because I had been enrolled in the school for 4 years. I asked him why and I was not a student at the school.

After another two months the bill went higher to over $2,000 and still I was not at the school. Today the school is still sending bills of $2,106 to me from now and then. The US government should investigate this school. The school is engaged with activities of stealing money from Americans especially those with an accent. This has to be stopped. How can the school charge Americans money for courses they have not attended, even without having signed a promissory note, just because one has sent an application?

I faxed them (according to the contract) not to receive electronic correspondence - informing them that I decided that I would not be attending Ashford so that they could not hit me up with a technology fee. And this was done the very next morning - I even sent the faxed letter with proof of the confirmation of fax, certified return receipt. That was delivered yesterday. Yet I am still receiving e-mails - I have called and left messages as well. I am afraid to open e-mails from Ashford in fear that they would say that by opening e-mails - I was acknowledging their correspondence and I haven't even signed in. I contacted 7 on your side. I don't know what horror to expect from this deceiving recruiting - I have been sent a student ID as if I never contacted them. What did I get into, I just want out! I was only trying to get information! I am not sure if I need to hire an attorney.

Threaten to catch hold of the Dean. Threaten to file lawsuits. This WORKS, I did it. No problems since. With that some of the teachers really don't give a ** and some are there for a check and some really care. In other words expecting traditional University quality within a online University that has not been around half as long. Ashford is working out their kinks, for real.

Ashford University is the worse online school in the history of online schools. After filing a grievance everyone that has called me is just trying to get the money not acknowledging any wrong doing on Ashford's part, they are not trying to mitigate the situation. Here's all they have to do, admit it was a mix-up, put me on a payment plan for the lousy 3,000 dollars and allow me to finish, but no they just want the money before I can go further. No regard for my past performance and dedication. I'm done. They can keep the degree and all the money spent.

I explain one school is bought out, 2 - I withdrew but one is no long around and was shutdown. I withdrew because I was having issues with a babysitter for my daughter who I now only & as of June the first school I completed but it was bought out so it was difficult to obtain. I sent articles stating they're no longer up and running, letters from FAFSA saying I will get financial forgiveness because it was shut down due to legal issues and whatever else to show and explain I can't give them the transcripts. I was able to get one and struggling still for the other two. They say "it's cool. Send in what you got, we'll check and make sure it looks good and if so send it to be review and approved."

They denied me and said they need more physical proof to explain why I'm having trouble to obtain these records and they need more proof of why it was so hard to finish school. How do you prove financial hardship and child care. I'm a single mother who is 26 and can only do so much and then it's for years in the past not now which makes sense as to why I want to do online classes right? But because I was denied due to no transcripts and they told me I needed to just submit these form and move forward. I am now not able to receive final aid till next year no matter where I go because I was denied.

They could have stopped me and warned me and advised me to "Let's wait get these forms then turn them in" even if I have to continue on in class a little later so I wouldn't be denied I would have appreciated. But now because of their misleading advice and making it seem like it was crucial if I didn't do it because I was already in class doing the 3 week thing they told me about I'm now unable to attend school for a year...unless I pay for it in cash and unfortunately I can't afford to do that. So I'm just screwed and a year of my life I should be in school has just been wasted! Ashford was the worst thing I could have done.

Because I do not have my degree in hand, I cannot get a job. Ashford says I owe them $1800 and that is on top of the loans I cannot pay back because I cannot get a job to afford all of the expenses! I know now that I would have been better off not even attending college because I am worse off now than I was before I started. I have read all types of negative reviews on Ashford and wish they would get shut down and our debts reimbursed.

Incident #2. I enrolled in school online for the convenience to participate at my convenience. Furthermore, I received a phone call during my first class with Ashford from my academic advisor, which he informed me that I could participate during any day of the week for the class. However, this instructor informed me via e-mail that I could only participate in class after the discussion questions were posted, which is not fair. This is my second degree from Ashford and up until this professor I have never had an issue with my work or my grades. The professor also listed dates that I read my fellow students post, which did happen as an attempt to respond to my classmates. She then implied via e-mail that I read their responses so that I could cheat.

Incident #3. I spoke to my Academic Advisor about the situation, and he told me that the professor can determine the days of participation. However, that was not explained to me before, or after enrolling in school. He was very upset, and began to argue with me and stated, "Although you may have experience in the field of education, you don't know anything about how higher education works!" During week 2, I wrote a paper which had similar ideas to another paper that I wrote which explained my ideas, and experiences at a particular job. This teacher accused me of plagiarizing, which is not true and she gave me a zero. I told the teacher via-email that the papers may be similar in ideas because of the same experiences that I have had. Meanwhile my father is dying, which I explained to the teacher and my academic advisor.

I spoke to my advisor and told him that this teacher is being unreasonable with the participation because my dad is dying. I explained to my advisor that what she is doing pertaining to limiting my participation to only Thursday, or when I post my questions is not right and he stated the professor can make any adjustments to the participation requirement, syllabus or schedule at any time. I tried to drop this class in week two, but instead of my advisor telling me possible good solutions, he consistently and rudely stated, "you only have two choices, withdraw from the class or finish it. The professor is still going to get paid." I explained to this advisor that there has to be a way to assist me but he only stated, "filing this claim was the only way."

During week 4 I received zeros for the discussion questions. Although the questions were submitted late, I have been submitting the questions late before, and was given credit. Then she gave me only half credit for submitting a perfectly good paper, but the heading was not correctly done. Did she really have to give me 3.5 out of 7?

Week 5. Again, I am being accused of submitting a paper that is plagiarized. I wrote this paper, and these are my ideas. Furthermore, for the summarized material, I cited my information. I am very disappointed with this class, and the professor, and I need assistance. I even told the professor that I basically failed this class, and she told me to not give up and that she sees that I am trying. However, she consistently creates inconsistency with her course.

Furthermore I have reached out to the course mates to receive feedback pertaining to whether or not they received half of a grade for an incorrect heading, have consistently been accused of plagiarizing, and if the professor have written them to instruct them that participation can only take place after the student has made his or her post? I believe that I am facing retaliation, as a result of consistently addressing the professor pertaining to her errors. Furthermore, in both cases of this alleged plagiarism she stated, she would have reported it but she did not, because she was going to let me off the hook. Therefore, I told the teacher to provide proof. However, she attempted to but those are my ideas, and I cited properly for the summarizing.

Week 6. I received a zero on a submitted paper again, stating the paper lacked substance. I wrote the professor an e-mail asking for an explanation, and I also told her that she has been displaying signs of retaliation since week 1's incident. Not to my surprise the professor decides weeks after these plagiarizing accusations to submit the incidents to the proper department. However, the department placed in the last paragraph of the email, that week II was not considered plagiarizing. However, I still received a failing grade, and my grade appeal was denied. Furthermore, Ashford placed a hold on my account.

And not only that, I have been charged excessive fees for room/board, transportation, book fees, and other personal expense and I lived off campus. As stated above, I live in Mississippi - there is no way I can travel to the university's campus daily and there are no records that prove that I lived on the university campus. I am pursuing legal help with the matter. If there are others who have been wrong by the university financial department file a complaint with the university grievance department and pursue legal assistance if you can.

Called financial aid and my old college to confirm that my funds should cover everything. Then called every department in Ashford to explain how much my award was and to question why my transcripts had not been reviewed. She tells they received my transcripts 3 weeks ago, but it takes up to 8 weeks to review. **! I am going to get a hold of a lawyer and the news. Something's not right about this college and they need to be shut down.

They also claim she owes them $300 on top of this. Last year at my institution there were students who left Ashford to come to my college. Now it makes sense. They claim if she quits they will not release her transcripts to go to another school. With all the reviews I have seen someone needs to do something about this. I am going to reach out to as many as I can including the Networks. People need to stop being silent. This has gone on too long. Look at the reviews, they say a lot!!!

I called and they asked for the same documents that I had send it before I resend them. Apparently they misplaced my documents and I thought everything was ok. But still they told me that I had to wait for the next class to start again. I couldn't go back to school, its my daughter last year of high school and I decided to wait for her to graduate in order for me to go back to college. From financial aid never, never, ever called me to let me know that they needed more information about my income.

I never received a call from Ashford saying that they need more information nor send me a statement. I just received from a collection department a letter with the amount of $4,965.00. Am a single mother trying to have a decent life with my daughter, and by me receiving this notice was shocking and extremely upsetting. I can't believe that they have done such thing instead of contacted me and telling me what was going on. I was declare with cancer and I wanted to buy a used car to my daughter as a gift of graduation. In the dealer they saw that amount of collection and they deny it.

Am so devastated and sad because like I said am a single mother I don't know how long am going to live and at least a used car for my girl would of be a great satisfaction for me to give her. But thanks to Ashford financial aid dep. that won't be possible. I regret so much getting involved with this school. I should of never, never, never shouldn't have enrolled there. Know they won't help and they are asking me to pay those 5,000 dollars. I really dislike this school and I will not recommend this school to no one.

I study entrepreneurship. I want to prepare and plan for my future by opening up new healthier spots to eat and get fit. I think we have enough gyms. I love Life Time Fitness but I like to see chain stores of Juice and Smoothie Shops. Too much junk food out here, so we have to clean it up and put something fresh out there. It's a good idea because people are willing to get healthy. We need to be eating more fruits and vegetables. Anyways, if you go to this school ask for John **, he will lead you down the right path. I am destined to great things. Time is ticking, so you better get winning. Get in this school and dream about what you need to do next. No school is going to guarantee you success, that comes from within.

The increases since I started in Oct. 2013 have almost gone up by 60%. This institution is in trouble and desperate. I have tried to respond multiple times to explain I paid my balance. I was told a supervisor would call me. No supervisor called me. They went home, meaning "we really don't care". I guess they prefer to wait until you are working during the middle of the day, hope you don't answer and then pull you out of your class?? When I spoke to the last rep, she said "It's only $50" with a snotty tone. Really? There is a bigger picture here - this institution's integrity.

I know they don't get a lot of cash paying students and survive off of the government. They don't know how to treat a cash paying student I guess. I am almost ready to graduate, and have sucked it up with this university and its outdated material and poor technology - which I have many examples. I am a professional business woman and through my classes I can tell you this institution will not survive. There are many other options out there. STAY AWAY FROM ASHFORD UNIVERSITY.

Elective Hed 100 Cont Hlth Pr 3.00 3.00 Transferred. Elective Math 180 Pre-Calculus 5.00 5.00 Transferred. Elective Math 190 Sgl Var Calc/Anlyt Geometry I 5.00 5.00 Transferred. Elective Math 60 El Algebra 4.00 4.00 Transferred. Elective Psyc 101 General Introductory Psyc 3.00 3.00 Transferred. Tuition savings transferred in: $19,824. Fees saved (book + technology): $2,160. Total: $21,984

Beginning Educational Experience w/ Pre Req's: Ashford has 3 mandatory classes that are a part of any educational degree, applicable or not to what you transfer in. They are: Computer Literacy 3.00 3.00 Complete A. Psy 202r Psy 202 Adult Development & Life Assessment 3.00 3.00 Complete B. Gen 499 Gen 499 General Education Capstone 3.00 3.00 Complete B+. I was kind of frustrated that I had to take these courses, for personal reasons. I do not want to let my personal reasons affect your decision to attend this school, but they are apart of their program. I am sure that other school's might have theirs as well. However, the course material and assignments were very basic in terms of difficulty, applicability, and personal enjoyment. I am also unsure how they actually apply in terms of knowledge to the BA program. Tuition cost: $3,317. Fees (technology/book): $405. Total: $3,722.

Class structure: The classes are broken down into 5 week courses. For the sake of argument, this is beautiful. I came from long compounded semesters with multiple classes, so having the ability to study one subject all the way through without breaks is great. Week 1. Post Introduction: This is a meet & greet with your classmates. You give a very brief bio and have to respond to 3 of your classmates on the first day for 0.5 points.

Discussion 1 & 2: This post is required to be a minimum of 250 words with at least one reference from the course book. The points for each post is 3% or 3 points of your overall grade and are due by Thursday; the class starts on Monday's. Here are more details on how you are graded, based on a comment I got from a teacher: "You explained the change process you wanted to discuss. You detailed your views on the change methodology in question. You provided some good examples to illustrate your points. This was a very thorough and detailed explanation, well done. You provided some detailed responses explaining your position. This was well done. You provided some good examples to support your assertions." Every week there are two discussion post due, so in total you have 10 discussion posts which is roughly 30% of your grade; 10 discussion posts x 3% points = 30%.

Week 3. Along with the two discussion post there will be an additional assignment due. The assignment is a 3-6 page paper on a subject related to the first half of the book. Here's an example from Macroeconomics ECO 204: "You have been hired by Nobody State University (NSU) as a consultant to help the university with how to increase their total revenue. The university has been struggling in recent years, so they have hired you to help them in their last attempt to find an appropriate solution so that the university can survive.

Raise or lower tuition? Suppose that, in an attempt to raise more revenue, Nobody State University increases its tuition. Assess a raise in tuition and if it will necessarily result in more revenue. Describe the conditions under which revenue will (a) rise, (b) fall, or (c) remain the same. Explain the process of revenue at NSU, focusing on the relationship between the increased revenue from students enrolling at NSU despite the higher tuition and the lost revenue from possible lower enrollment. If the true price elasticity were (-1.2), discuss what you would suggest the university do to expand revenue. Using what you have learned in this course, explain how you would resolve this problem if you were the President of NSU.

In a three- to five-page paper (not including title and reference pages), provide subheadings or separate paragraphs for each of the questions listed to help focus your paper for the executives that have requested it. Support your paper with at least two academic sources from the Ashford Library. You are required to format you paper according to APA style guidelines."

And here is how you will be graded: (2 / 2) Assess a Raise in Tuition and If It Will Result in More Revenue. Distinguished - Provides a thorough assessment of raising tuition and if it will result in more revenue. (1.76 / 2) Describes the Conditions Under Which Revenue will Rise, Fall, or Remain the Same. Proficient - Clearly describes the conditions under which revenue will rise, fall, or remain the same ,this part had to mention elasticities and should be related to the elasticity given in the scenario. (1.76 / 2) Explains the Process of Revenue at NSU. Proficient - Mostly explains the process of increased revenue from students enrolling at NSU and lost revenue from lower enrollment.

(1.52 / 2) Discusses Suggestions to Expand Revenue. Basic - Partially discusses suggestions for the university to expand revenue, somewhat demonstrating the relationship between the price elasticity and revenue. Resolutions suggested had to be mindful of the elasticity situation. (0.76 / 1) Explains How to Resolve the Problem. Basic - Somewhat explains how to resolve the problem using what has been learned in this class. There are several ways to help with the issue, but at all times, you had to mindful that a tuition increase, with this elasticity, is a wrong choice. (0.7 / 0.8) Critical Thinking: Explanation of Issues. Proficient - Clearly explains in detail the issue to be considered, delivering enough relevant information for an adequate understanding.

(0.44 / 0.5) Written Communication: Content Development. Proficient - Uses appropriate and pertinent content to discover ideas within the context of the discipline, shaping the work as a whole. (0.5 / 0.5) Written Communication: Context of and Purpose for Writing. Distinguished - Demonstrates methodical application of organization and presentation of content. The purpose of the writing is evident and easy to understand. Summaries, quotes, and/or paraphrases fit naturally into the sentences and paragraphs. Paper flows smoothly. (0.3 / 0.3) Written Communication: Control of Syntax and Mechanics. Distinguished - Displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains no errors, and is very easy to understand.

(0.3 / 0.3) Written Communication: APA Formatting. Distinguished - Accurately uses APA formatting consistently throughout the paper, title page, and reference page. (0.3 / 0.3) Written Communication: Page Requirement. Distinguished - The paper meets the specific page requirement stipulated in the assignment description. (0.3 / 0.3) Written Communication: Resource Requirement.

Week 4. Usually continues back to normal, 2 discussion post and a quiz. Week 5. Discussion posts are due but your final paper is due. This is about 30% of your total grade and weighs verily heavily on your understanding of the course material as well as your ability to gather sufficient and proficient reference material from the library. The more papers I have done, the better I have become at using the library. The more references you use, along with your ability to format the use of them in APA format in the paper, the higher your grade will be. The minimum requirement is usually 5-8, but I typically use about 20. Like I said, it sounds difficult, but I can usually knock out a 10 page paper in 2 to 3 days, or about 10 hours, for a 98% or better.

Teacher interaction: I rarely contact the teacher for any advice or questions. The format of the assignments is pretty straight forward and after about 4 classes you should have the hang of things. This is probably the biggest personal issue that people have with this school, based on the reviews that I have read. I can speak from experience as I have completed over 60 units at the community college level, that the ability for any teacher to actually teach and be great at doing it, is a hit and miss. It does not matter if they have a PhD, or two masters, or have been teaching for 50 years.

Also, the only exception in my entire educational career, at 90 units, where I have needed a real personal touch from a teacher to put in the time and meet me more than halfway in terms of help and explanations, was for my trigonometry, pre-cal, and calculus classes. Each time I had to make appointments, have my questions ready, and put in a significant amount of work in order to pass. So, unless you engage a teacher for yourself, you are going to be treated like an adult without having your hand held and assumed to be in charge of things; like understanding the material.

Student interaction: This is my biggest personal issue. Along with your two discussion posts that are due each week, you are also required to respond to two of your classmates posts, for a total of four responses. The minimum word requirement is 150 words with at least one reference from the book and you have to write more than I agree/disagree with you. My issue is that most, about 95%, hardly put in the effort to give you a college worthy response. It's horrible. I put in a tremendous amount of effort into all my responses and rarely do I get good feedback. The responses are only 1%, so you can literally put in a piss poor effort and still get .5%, which must explain the laziness. I have made suggestions to the faculty at Ashford to up the word requirements to 250, have them due sooner, and weight the points heavier, but we'll see. Other than that, you are literally on your own.

Scheduling breakdown for each 5 week course: Two discussion posts: due Thursday, 250 word minimum, one reference and two paragraphs minimum. Four responses: due Monday and 150 word minimum requirement. Quizzes: due Monday, anywhere from 5-25 multiple-choice questions, and usually every week. Assignment 1: due Monday, 3-6 pages, 3-5 references, APA format. Assignment 2: due Monday, 8-15 pages, 5-8 references, APA format. Each week covers two chapters from the book as well as any assigned readings and videos.

Grading: Is pretty consistent across all the courses I have encountered. However, personally I am still unsure of a couple of things. It may sound weird but here me out. I put in a tremendous amount of work into my homework/assignments/papers, etc. I usually go above and beyond the minimum, only because this school is expensive and I want to get out what I put in. Second, I came from an engineering background in my work career, so liberal arts studies come very easy to me. Therefore, it is my perception that this school is easy in terms of difficulty, but, I have been a student for a long time, understand how to read instructions, am a great independent worker, and take my education very seriously, so it is not a knock against the school curriculum, it is only how I perceive it. It may be the other way for somebody else.

Financial Aid: The school is expensive, like I said. It is literally full price, plus some. The U.S. federal government allows x amount of dollars per year to be dispersed to a borrower for a given semester/year, then after that you need to get personal loans. Ashford charges the maximum allowable, plus about $700. So, you will get a call once a year asking for the payment. This might explain why students owe money by the time they graduate. For example: If you did not transfer any units, you are on the hook for about $60,000 in tuition/fees, etc. In addition to that, you will owe about $700 per each year. So, this can add up to $2800+. Hence, why you owe money to graduate.

2 cents: I have had zero problems with the school with the aforementioned notes I laid out. This includes grading, teachers, students, departments, etc. I don't cheat on any of my papers, and I am religiously meticulous about citing my references, so I don't worry about getting accused of plagiarism. I do have fears about my future career in business after I graduate, so I can't assume that my educational experience at Ashford could be the reason to blame for any shortcomings in potential jobs. Meaning, is Ashford respected when a potential employer sees that my BA was from here and not USC or Notre Dame? Who knows?

If you do decided to study business you will learn one important aspect, this might actually apply to your life as well, and that is that you cannot state that you exist for money. Anu Aga says, "We survive by breathing but we can't say we live to breathe. Likewise, making money is very important for a business to survive, but money alone cannot be the reason for business to exist" (as cited in Epps, 2012, p. 33).

So what I am having to do is contact the school, to contact his supervisor to ask for my withdrawal to be processed before my class ends because if not it will state I have failed. I have offered to provide the school any/all medical documentation if needed. Still waiting on a response. The lack of support from my advisor has definitely discouraged me from attending the school.

I spoke to my advisor immediately and explain my frustration about being funded over $7,000 and only receiving $1,800 because 4 classes cost over $5,000. So that also meant I would be up to $10,000 in debt by the second semester. Just imagine how much in debt I'll be in by 2019. You tell me how a person was supposed to stretch out $1800 for 5 months with a family of 3. I could all day about what my advisor and the financial department had to say, just know they were all lies and I wish I NEVER attended this school.

The second week of class again came another week of grading that to me was unreasonable. At this point I contacted the school and talked to an advisor. He suggested I submit an instructor issue form and appeal my grade. I wanted to hold off because my instructor was a Dean of a College and I already felt he did not like that I question my grade in the first week what would he do if I filed an issue for on him? The advisor assured me that they are anonymous. I waited until 10/31/15 when it was the final straw and again was graded very low. Last night I came home and again saw week 3 grade and discussion again marked low after using 4 sources and the text and typing well over the 150 word requirement. Then I received my grade on my rough draft we submitted for my assignment and received a 0.

I was shocked. I thought there may be a computer glitch and then read the instructors comments that he was accusing me of plagiarism. I was beyond shocked. I could not believe this. I had no way cheated. I did however go back to my Lab and correct some of the things I had messed up on from the instructor’s feedback and formatted my information what I thought was a better form. I contacted my advisor and she said, “Oh that, you’re not in any trouble”, but was shocked I received a 0 for the entire assignment and that I could withdraw from the class and take it another time. I got off the phone with her and the more I thought about this the angrier I got.

How dare this man accuse me of cheating and now I felt I was labeled as a dishonest person with the school. Then again I remembered that I issued this form on Sat. It was not three days since that. This man is a dean of a college so I am positive he saw the complaint and again taking action against me. So after a sleepless night and the more I thought of it I withdrew from AU. I cannot believe the school would employ a person who is allowed to ruin a reputation of a person. Also for this man to be a Dean of a College I felt I had no choice to but to withdraw. Fear he could do more harm to me even after the class is over.

I had all my assignments turned in on time and did my own research and they kept telling me I used this website or that one to cheat and I use the school’s library to do all my research and then they had the nerve to accuse my 7 year old daughter of doing the cheating for me looking up pages to cheat from. For one, I don’t bring my daughter into it and two she doesn’t know how to use my laptop plus it have a password that only I know. I really don’t think this school wants anyone to graduate they make all kinds of excuses and waste your money and what aid you get so you have to pay more back.

So I finished, with a $900 balance. Now this is where it gets stupid. I sign a repayment schedule paying $50 a month. Made two payments, had some financial hardship so I got behind. So I was asked by the advisor will be returning, I had sure. Re-did my aid. I was told by four advisors that if I returned and completed my aid, that the balance will wipe out. Asked me if I wanted to TRY OUT two classes, and it won't be charged. I received a collection letter for over $4000. Charging me for the classes I did take and didn't take.

Spoke with administration and voiced my concern, finished the class with passing grade and asked to not pay and not continue as class had not gone well and thought I was on trial run. Of course they did not let me. And reported the debt to the credit bureau. Do not fool yourself. This is not a school. The teachers are writing their own books, making up their own questions and answers and just making money. This is not about education. The class was terrible. And the customer service was worse.

But I could totally go onto Scholarships dot com and apply for some there. If you've ever been to that site, you can readily see that trying to get scholarships from there is a full-time job in and of itself, in addition to also going to school AND working full-time to support a family. It was, frankly, pretty insulting, especially since I'd already shown my value as a student.

Which brings me to my second point, and that's the odd mix of instructors and textbooks. I appreciate that the textbooks had to be formatted specifically for an online environment, but when all the books are sponsored by and written exclusively by the institution - there were no texts from external sources - that lends for a moment of pause. Of particular annoyance was that not all of the books were written well - and the books that weren't written well unfortunately seemed to coincide with the least helpful and unpleasant instructors.

I finished all of my core classes and was only three courses into my business track when I rage-quit during an Accounting class. The course book was not clear, assumed some kind of preexisting knowledge, and when I emailed the instructor (repeatedly) for assistance, her attitude was one of snotty dismissal. This class coupled with yet ANOTHER tuition hike was enough for me to call it quits.

Fast forward to today (after being mostly unemployed after leaving them), and now that I'm looking to enroll in a different school, I find out that they didn't apply the last of my financial aid to my account, charged off the cost of the last class, and have a hold on my transcript - AND there's no way to email anyone about the problem. I'm not expecting a happy resolution from this, but frankly, if I have to retake all of those courses, it wouldn't be the end of the world. Maybe this time I'll actually feel like I'm being challenged.

One week later my wife said she got a letter from the school stating that I apparently plagiarized the essay and that I automatically failed the course. So now, apparently I owe ASHFORD EDU. $750.00 for failing the course and I will not receive my transcripts until I pay!!! I was dropped from the school on my third month!!!! Surprisingly this never made it to my credit report; it's been almost 4 years I was shy 12 credits from obtaining my BA on Organizational Management. I got back from deployment and tried to contact my advisor, the school said he is no longer an advisor at ASHFORD, and the school would not work with me. I don't recommend this Garbage school to anyone; luckily I used my ACTIVE Duty Tuition Assistance to pay for my courses. It's late 2015 and the school still will not release my transcripts. Am glad they are getting sued.

I think when students begin at an academic institution, tuition rates should lock in to reflect what students enroll for. After all, this is money we have to pay back to the government, which in turn reflects tax payer dollars at work. At the end of the day, my near $30,000 student debt of a bachelor's degree isn't even recognized by interviewers as an achievement. Good luck to those who can get a decent job. I hope I can scrounge out some money to at least officially graduate next month.

When she called back her questions was "What would you like to be done?" Does this confirm that the information provided to me was false and misleading or no? It absolutely does. She didn't mention the recording once until I mentioned it. She said at the end of the second conversation I stated I would complete the course. Well, of course because I was forced to stay! If a student calls twice and twice they are denied a withdrawal - what other options do they have but to complete the course that would not be completed and result in a "F" anyway? I wasn't given any other option or any options at all even after explaining my personal situation. She (the manager) mentioned lawyers and sending me to collections.

This has to be the worst experience ever! She said all calls are recorded and I couldn't be happier because they should be for the sake of students who are being forced to stay in a college so that they can collect more money and harm their loans and FAFSA. What I didn't understand is why I am being withdrawn as of the date I called the third time and not the first time? Why ask "what would you like to be done" if I have to be withdrawn on a date they want instead of the date I called? Why ask what would I like to be done and they do whatever they please anyway? Horrible experience!

One thing I have to say about faculty is that they try to help, however, I believe a couple I have had have let their degree status go to their head you can tell it; even if they do not believe so. My advisors have been great, especially the one I have now because she sets appointments for us to speak each month. I love that from academic advisor, admission counselors have been great. Lastly, I have to say that I love to write so if people are not independent workers, or like to write then online may not be for you. I say that, because some people need to see and touch and need hands on, and do well with someone they can talk to in person. I use to need that too. One last thing, hang in there will you?

I was not surprised when I was 'let go' because I just could not understand how they were able to pay me for such small classes. That said, I was very surprised by the callousness involved in how they let teachers go. My email account was disabled. I had no clue and called the help desk to see what was wrong. They forwarded my issue and I ended up getting a template email from 'faculty scheduling' telling me 'thanks' but they had no classes for me. Such a strange way to run a business. Especially when there are already so many bad reviews out there. They only had to send a simple email to my personal account to give me a heads up. I would not recommend this university for either a potential student or faculty member.

Online schooling is not for everyone because it requires reading the assigned materials, adequate research, and making time for school - not just fitting it into a schedule. Ashford's customer service could use some help, but in my experience most schools lack in this area. Also, the school is pricey, but in upper-level courses you get what you pay for! The instructors are generally helpful and the online classroom is easily navigated. Overall, Ashford is a great school - it may not be a 'best' - but it is well worth the price.

When I started looking to return to school I saw that Ashford University was hiring so I applied and got the job. Shortly thereafter starting school because as employees we got to go to school for free. I excelled at my job, became top 10% of the company within the first six months, enrolling an average of 5-6 students per week. I worked 7-6 daily and every Saturday just to be able to keep up with my students. By the time I got home, it was all I could do to keep my eyes open to go to school which ended in failing grades.

While working at Ashford I remarried and within a month they suggested my husband start school, just another way to reach a quota. There was no way this was a smart idea, and I felt pressure; if I didn't I would lose my job. They were lying to me as they trained me to lie to students. Honestly I feel so guilty. To make a very long story short, I was never promoted because I was doing so well where I was as an admissions counselor that they kept denying my promotions. Practically, I was doing my job, my manager's job and all my team member's job while helping all my students the best I could.

Well my health from the stress got so bad I was having panic attacks and formed an ulcer from the stress leading me to go on a MLOA. While I was on my leave they would not let me out of my class, charging me for failing the classes. So I had to apply for financial aid to cover it. After not returning to work, all the classes I had taken they charged me for and now I owe the school almost 10 grand and I am unable to get my 104 credit taken there to finish my 120 BA degree anywhere else. And now I owe 36k in student loans. Absolute crap, and not something that should happen to anyone. I have tried for two years to get this resolved but of course NONE will chat with me. So I plan to take a different course of action.

Long story short I graduated with a 4.0 owing a staggering amount. Following this I tried to get into a masters program three different places for a Special Ed. degree and am told I am not qualified for the program. To top it all off I was counting on this degree to get a decent job. Now I find out I am overqualified for most jobs, and under qualified for others. I owe thousands being that I had lost my job just a month prior to starting at Ashford. When the news talks of predatory colleges, I truly feel Ashford University fits the bill. Why is Corinthians Colleges being given loan forgiveness when so many Ashford alumni, and/or prior students have the same issues?

I told her that we are all people and deserve to be treated with respect. After all without students, she would not receive a paycheck. She took it the wrong way and started emailing me in a negative tone, using bold red letters in all caps. To have a PhD she did not know email etiquette. I reported her and sent all the emails to my academic advisor, did nothing. To make a long story short, I left Ashford and completed my MA degree with a credible school that had a great reputation. I also had to pay money to Ashford before they would send my transcript to my new school.

During this class one of my peers had criticized my work and publicly humiliated me without any reason other than to spite me. She harassed me and badgered me for the last 4 weeks. I complained every time I spoke to my Admissions councilor and had not found resolution. Today I received an email from the School's disciplinary board stating that I am being reviewed for disrupting a peer's learning via an email that I had asked her to leave me alone because I am sick and on radiation treatment and do not need her grief. Turns out they have reviewed her 1 complaint about the email and decided it was sufficient enough to review me. Not once in the 10 times I complained about her needless harassment was I offered the option to file a complaint.

I can confirm that Ashford University cuts corners in order to obtain enrollment. Everyone is required to take a 3 week course prior to admission. I never had to take this course. In fact my Admissions councilor had me lie and claim credits with a Community College I registered for but never attended in order to bypass this course.

It sounds if I am stuck if I am not expelled, and if I am expelled I will be seeking relief through a court of law. It is ridiculous that I can complain for 4 weeks about being harassed. And when I finally give up and the individual that had caused me grief can now file one complaint, and I am automatically up for review according to Ashford University's standards, the same standards that had been violated for weeks while I was being harassed.

I sought a solution to this issue for weeks and when I email the individual and asked them to leave me alone, I am now the one who violated the school's policy??? What happen to my rights??? Was I to not say anything to the individual and allow her to badmouth me and discredit my assignments?!! Even worse is that the harassment was acknowledged by several faculty members and I have documentation showing my innocence in the incident and it isn't even being reviewed! None of the faculty members who acknowledged this harassment can be witness to my case.

I graduated in 2013 with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration - International Management and I can tell you the truth. The classes at the beginning are boring, I wasn't interested in them and I hated having to write papers on subjects I couldn't care less for. But, guess what? That's how each core curriculum is for ANY college or university you attend. Once you get past the basic junk that you are supposed to learn you can actually invest time in researching and choosing the elective courses you are in fact interested in. The school provided me with a list of things I needed to do in every course and then I took it upon myself to write drafts, submit the paper for review by TA's and Professors, check for plagiarism in Turnitin and use the library resources provided.

As a result, I graduated top of my class and every single paper I wrote had positive detailed feedback from instructors. If you write a junk paper 2 hours before the due date professors will in fact give you a bad grade or get upset at even having to correct 90 % of your twitter like essay. I was in some classes where we started with say 15 students and by the last week there was 4 of us. I can only assume that the rest of the people didn't have what it takes to succeed. A couple months before graduating from my undergraduate studies with 0 financial aid issues and 0 academic issues I decided to take SMART track courses that basically count as credit towards a Masters Degree and saved me thousands on tuition costs. I then transitioned without interruption into the Graduate school program of the Forbes School of Business.

My experience in Graduate School was frustrating but very rewarding. Why do I say that? Well, it's quite simple. It was twice as hard to get a good grade in Graduate School, it should be. I had papers returned to me by PhD professors with half the grade and a bunch of errors pointed out to me at the beginning. The opportunity for development feedback made me want to do better and constantly challenged me to spend extra time researching and drafting every week. By the end of the 2 years I was able to get "A" grades on my papers and they would constantly run my papers through PhD databases for originality checks. Assignments in both Undergrad & Grad are usually due on day 3 and day 7 but Gradschool courses are 1 or 2 more weeks long. You need to make sure that you keep yourself accountable for reading, drafting and submitting stuff for review at least 1-2 days before they are due so that a professor has time to respond.

I have just graduated from my MBA-Global Management and I feel that I am ready for any business situation that gets thrown at me. Now, regarding jobs and careers, let me just say that I doubled my salary from the time I graduated with a BBA to the time I got my MBA and the degree had a lot to do with it as my employer used it as a requirement to even consider me for the next step up the ladder. Today, as the regional director of a well known insurance company I can certify that the Ashford University is a good choice for students who have the drive to succeed. I have not been paid to say this and I have over 80k in debt I need to pay the government back.

Lastly when there is so much to complain about this school that refused to allow me to transfer out threatened me if I left I would owe the school its money outside of the loans and grants? I was overbilled for classes that were only 2 credits but they bill 3 credits per class regardless. They would not supply me with a catalog as asked for by the department of Education showing each class and its credits remarking the catalogs are on my student portal, well yes there are catalogs are there no credits appear and still refused to mail an actual catalog and owed 425.00 for overbilling on each class and had also changed my degree and field of studies.

A class action lawsuit was settled in 2014 against Ashford that bought out a small Franciscan university of only 300 students and began targeting students that had military GI bills and they are listed in the GOA as an unaccredited college that does not offer actual job certification let alone valid degree courses. I intend to keep reporting how they played their scams out. Brought false charges against me overbilled and lied on Pell and fafsa grants lying to students or telling us how to fill them out and what codes or information to files or offered to dial for you while you sat on the phone giving information that is not true or correct.

After fighting for money they owe me and money I actually paid they still never repaid the money owed to me and deducted money from a settlement to repay the funds I am owed which to date I have not received back and still fighting for on many different charges and overbilled and unexplainable charges students do not owe. They force you to pay for graduation ceremonies that could not take place as this is and there is no real or actual university. Their pictures of campus life sports etc are all false and they are actually a business ran out of 4 states I have figured out thus far. I WOULD love to find an education lawyer to sue for over 50k owed for charges which are false and overbilled and they draw you in lies and billing is illegal as per their class action multi million dollar lawsuit settled in 2014 which can be found online.

I need help and trying to gather students to help from another class action lawsuit that relates and can be combined in this past settled case of 2014. It is not only theft of services but also a scam for student loans and pell and fafsa grants used and charged with malice and deceit per student and I urge other students to check their Pell grants to see the actual money pulled and used by Ashford aka Bridgeport and also recently known as Forbes business schools and to report them to your state's attorney general's office for legal action to reimburse student loans grants and such immediately. Also note the instructors are actual students who earned degrees via Ashford that are not actual instructors or professors and even lie there regarding staff.

Due to other factors, such as a zillion calls a day, my student adviser changing almost once a week, being given incorrect information, and the classes seeming ridiculous, I asked to withdraw from the school. I literally sent 8 requests, talked to 3 different, people (who all took up way too much of my time trying to get me to stay with the school then honoring my request) before I was called by yet another student adviser, who told me if I pulled out of school, I would owe out of pocket to Ashford. I was told this is due to the way they receive loan money from the government in blocks of 4 classes.

I called the financial adviser who informed me that I would owe out of pocket either way, because my student loans hadn't covered any of my classes entirely and that I'll either owe them out of pocket, once I graduate, or when I withdraw, but I'd owe them either way. Ashford is solely about money. Student advisers act as though they work on commission. I highly recommend you stay away from this school.

I moved to the Philippines into what used to be a safe city. There are terrorists here now, building a training camp just outside the city, and that money they owe could easily be used to move quickly to a safer city or island. Oh no.... Ashford MUST have that Pell Grant money (for reasons unknown). They could care less about the safety, security, or even the LIVES of one of their students.

When I first enrolled into a B.A. in Education - English Language Learners, I was not told that the degree was not accredited for licensure anywhere in the U.S. It was not until I had completed over 50 course hours that I found that out. This lying tactic effectively locks a military student into Ashford by wasting their GI Bill benefits to a point where they might not have a choice but to continue earning what might indeed be a worthless degree. Others have stated that once they try to transfer out of Ashford, that the school suddenly comes up with overcharges, holds transcripts hostage, and all kinds of other tactics to keep you at Ashford.

My last two classes was not covered by financial aid, I wasn't told until the last class. I was receiving 4.0 in every class on the Dean's list 4 semesters. The instructor told me I did not turn my work in on time and I copied the words out of the book for my final, they did not show me proof. I failed that class. Owe 8,655.00 in order to get my Diploma and transcript. You are so wrong Ashford University. What a rip off. I have been going to school for eight years of my life and I am 57 years old. Without the transcript I am unable to get a position that will allow me to pay back my student loans. I am working at a Certified gas station making 10.00 an hour. How is this suppose to happen President?

Furthermore, the three classes that I failed due to sickness and death in the family, they did not only charge me but the government as well. The advisers switch every few months so it begins to become a hassle trying to contact anyone with my questions. I didn't mind the workload (Even if it is on an accelerated program), nor expected an easy ride, in fact I did relatively well until I decided to leave. There were several peers in the class discussions that literally copy pasted work from the internet (word for word), and had referenced it completely wrong. This wouldn't annoy me as much if the instructor hadn't mentioned he would be checking for plagiarism, and then gave those very same "students" praise for their effort in the discussions. I'm looking into other options..

I cannot begin to tell you how many students told me I was one of the only teachers that: A) answered their emails, B) graded their work swiftly, C) was kind and helpful, D) made the class interesting and fun. My student evals reflected this fact each and every time. Most of my students did not know how to write essays correctly in a paper driven class, or take criticism and change their work. No one could read directions and rarely did they write a paper to specifications. Some students were unable to do simple tasks such as comment on discussion boards or post responses on time or opening a blog. Many of them were monetarily poor, had serious illnesses or were lacking any kind of preparatory education, even high school.

Curiously, for some reason, there is no human resources dept. If you call a supervisor, they do not return any phone calls, although the people who help you with team leading are helpful, the attrition is high. The review process is extremely insulting. Once a year they check your courses and find all the things wrong with your classes and offer you a mentor to work with to improve your business model. We have clients, not students here. There is no recognition for time spent in emails or telephone calls with students. We also get no recognition for assistance with help on papers.

The "powers that be" want us to have canned discussion responses ready to cut and paste into the boards. This alleviates all manner of contact or connection with the students on a personal level. We are to be robots and they are the recipient of that model of educational "BEST" practice. It is meant to be cookie cutter. No credit is given for people with years of experience and many supervisors are fresh out of college with little to no experience in academia.

If the supervisors do not want you to teach for them anymore there is no notice, no email, no phone call and no letter. They just cut you off. You are an adjunct and dispensable. They make sure the contracts are listed this way, although I am told most people usually hear from a Dean when they are let go. Not so. Calls go unanswered, emails do as well and the unprofessional climate of the company maintains its dicey reputation. To put it nicely: bye bye, do not let the door hit you on the way out.

I love my students and always wanted and still want the best for them. Teaching for a "company" in this atmosphere is not conducive to a healthy work environment. This is the definite worst work model I have ever worked for and believe me, I have worked for many colleges in the past. This place is a sham and has an egregious work model.

Secondly, I received lots of misinformation about financial aid and the worst lie was from my previous academic advisor. They said was to pay out of pocket because I had no more financial aid and needed to set up payment plan which I did and started paying every month. At the end of my degree program they withdrew my remaining two classes/courses because they said I owe $10,000- of that amount I needed to pay $2520 for the balance two classes.

Again when I called and talk to someone from the financial aid office she told me I had only $2000 financial and when I went through my financial account I never saw the $2000 been applied to anything. When I talked the payment department they told me to start my two classes. I have to pay up front the full amount while on payment plan.

When time came to pay for my two remaining classes to start I was referred to the reenrollment department. When I talked to them they told me I have to pay all the $10000 before I can restart classes again. There are so many lies/misinformation when it comes to money in this school all because it is a for profit school so they screw people up. The department of education should investigate this school.

I feel like my student advisor and financial aid department should have given new notice about my funds. Note, they say I owe for two classes I never would have been able to pay for in the beginning. That's why there was financial aid. Upon further review I mass then aware that they cannot show for $1600 worth of funds given to them from student loans.

They have stolen money and tricked me. Now they are threatening me. I agree I took the course but if they find the $1600 then I would only owe $400. I will contact aes to retrieve the amounts given to the school and have an investigation.

My experience with the Instructors were great. I really learned some life changing knowledge and enjoyed the online experience. They just need more than a two week break just in December/January and the finance department is suspect. No one contacts you within the 24/48 hours with authentic information and the information within the same department is conflicting. Ashford keeps telling me to contact Sallie Mae and the loan departments when they have been paid and the stipends are issued from the Finance Department of Ashford University.

I am disappointed and fed-up with Ashford University at this point. They need to be audited by the Department of Education, maybe they can get to the bottom of what is really going on. It is a shame and disgrace to be unjust to people whether Veterans, (single) parents, and patrons trying to better themselves and careers. I have no choice but to remove them from my education source on social media to avoid others from this unfortunate dilemma.

In the beginning, I was told that they've been sending me mail and emails about what I "owe" them, which is completely false. I have yet to come across one of these alleged notifications. What I "owe" them, is a screw up on their part, not mine. They chose to send me my grant money, and instead used money out of their own pocket. I was none the wiser. I will admit that by not catching that mistake at first, is my fault. But, at the same time, it shouldn't be my fault. It was their screw up, not mine, why should I be penalized for their mistakes that they refuse to acknowledge. So, because of this, they're withholding my school records, causing me to be unable to attend any other school in the future. Which seriously screws up my future.

Wanna know why I stopped attending? Because I found out that they were under investigation for sitting on millions dollars from students financial aid. Can we say ILLEGAL and RED FLAG! Whether it was 100% true or not, I didn't want to take a chance. I thought it was a smart idea to leave Ashford, and try to attend another school. Which by the way, failed miserably. I was unable to continue onto my second semester at another University, because Ashford refused to release me records. Thanks Ashford, you're the best!!! *Sarcasm*

I recently had to withdraw after trying to leave to resolve a medical crisis. When I had left Ashford I had only taken one class of the four scheduled (which I did fail). Before I had left all my classes had been paid for by my student loans and grants...which means upon leaving I should have only had to pay for the failed class. I reentered Jan 6, 2015 -- my balance reads $6,***.**. So I called and emailed. Finally today I got a call back from someone (female) and she tells me the balance is correct because they returned $5,***.** to the lender for me.

Now here is the crazy part. Although my tuition was only $3K which included my books, fees, etc., they sent over $5K back to the lender. Now by my calculations they shouldn't have because I did not take the classes nor did I ever start them. Commonsense then -- I should have only owed Ashford $750 for the failed class. But no, Ashford charged me for the returned funds (um...they're not your funds because you cannot make someone pay for classes never taken). On top of that they also have my account charged for five classes for this semester (the normal four and the failed).

When I pointed this out to the lady she says, "No, we sent back money that you received through your stipend." What??? Now lets say this is true that I am repaying the unearned portion of my stipend (will address why that makes no sense later), that would mean that Ashford still has my tuition and fees for the classes I did not take as well as the failed class! Now the lady goes on to explain that "No, they sent the funds back." Being that you sent the funds back, what does that have to do with my excess funds? My excess funds are beyond Ashford's tuition and fees.

Now moving to the next thing, she tell me that Ashford has requested the funds to be sent again and that will cover my classes. We did the math -- the lender is sending back $5,***.**, my balance is 6,***.**. Now she says, when the funds are processed I will only owe $998.**. So I asked her why it's beyond the $750. She then tells me it's because they had to send back the $300 grant I received as well. If my tuition is only $3750 (tuition for new classes and the failed class) and you are getting $5,***.** back from the lender, why can you not just take the $300 from there?

Now what is also disturbing is Ashford makes you pay for failed classes but they are paid by your financial aid for the class and that aid is not returned to the lender for a failed class. Each semester you are given the same amount of funds and classes. So technically when you fail a class it does not change your next course load so when you get funding again the classes are paid for by your financial aid.

Think about it. If I am in Semester five and I have four courses and all are paid for through my financial aid. I fail one course or however many. Then in semester six I am of course going to have to take the failed class over. But I am not then given five classes for the semester -- I am still given a total of four to include the failed class. Now when my financial aid comes in, it pays for all the courses again! So my financial aid has now paid Ashford for the failed course and the retake. Yet Ashford also has charged me personally for the failed course as well!

While not all colleges are the same and community colleges are different than universities I cannot see how if you fail a course at any other college you do not have to pay for the course unless you are not granted financial aid again to retake the course but Ashford makes you and your financial aid pay for it. I have talked to other students at other colleges. This is not normal practice to collect double tuition for one class.

Beyond that, stipends come when they want. The admissions will coddle you and make it seem like their college degrees leads to gainful employment and transfers should you choose to further your education somewhere else. No one returns calls. No one is ever in their office. Your advisers change like a flowing river and the new adviser is clueless most of the time. We are in session and yet the people you need to communicate with are on vacation so if you are having a problem they cannot get to you before a class is failed. Since you cannot go and manually drop a class or even take a leave, students are receiving failing grades because no one is there to stop things before there is a problem.

My classes started in January of 2010 and by March I was experiencing nothing but technical problems regarding assignments and quizzes. (EX. Questions of quizzes with what was suppose to be a selection of four answers - some only had three and were the exact same phrase). I contacted Ashford and withdrew after getting no resolution.

Currently, this year 2015 I have emotionally, financially and time been victimized by the university's wrongdoing. I had a federal tax refund in 2012 stolen and the reply was for a student loan. When the US Department of Education requested paperwork from Ashford on my account for alleged student loan, Ashford University had nothing. This University has been in the federal court system for such situation as I have experienced and was looking at the chance of losing the ability to issue pell grants to prospective students.

(2011) To this date I am still experiencing the wrong doing for the university has placed a large sum into collection companies who in hand keep selling out and no legitimate documentation of any student loan filed in my name. NCO Financial LLC sent myself a single page document which in hand the company stated came from Ashford University suppose to be a federal Stafford loan. Anyone in the Education Profession or Financial profession knows an federal Stafford loan application is not one single page. Also, the information provided by Ashford was not of my information correct. The only thing correct on that page was my father's name, address, and telephone number.

If you plan on contacting any of your counselors then you would have a better chance at meeting the man on the moon. I have had to call the main school campus numerous times in order to get the assistance that I may have needed. I read a couple of these reviews and the thing about them is that they are on the money. I read one of the mostly positive reviews from a fellow student. He starts off by criticizing others that have spoken freely about Ashford but in the end he is saying the same things. All I'm saying is tell the truth. I am not failing any of my classes so what you are hearing from me is not bitter resentment but the cold hard facts! If you are thinking about attending Ashford then I would advise that you think long and hard before making that decision.

On 12/30/14, I received a phone call from an attorney who said he represents Ashford University and Bridgepoint. He said I owe them $615.85 and the school was going to sue me and if I did not resolve this matter immediately, it may end in my wages being garnished or me not receiving my full income tax refund. This is fraud!

Also I was promised to be enrolled in a military spouse program where I was suppose to receive discounts and even some tuition paid through the MYCCA and after my second year, I realized I was not getting this tuition assistance. When I inquired about why I was not enrolled in this program like I was promised, they simply said my case was mishandled and that it was not too late because my husband had advanced in rank so I was now no longer qualified for the program. That was nearly two years I could have had a lot of my tuition paid for, but instead I had to take out student loans which I cannot pay for, my student loan debt is upward of $50,000 from them.

My total student loan debt is much more because of parent plus loans for my daughter, but had Ashford University taken care of things and not done what they did, I wouldn't have had much student loan debt from attending their school. I came across an article recently about the class action lawsuit against them, and was curious why I was not notified. I would like info if at all possible about how I may get in on the class action suit if not too late. Thank you.

I don't understand how they can take a student's livelihood and run around with it. I am so tired of fighting with them and them not answering any of my questions. I am frustrated and do not know where to turn. I want my degree, my money, or my transcripts. I saw where they had to pay back money, but to who do they pay it to. Is it us students who supported from their misleadings or do they have to pay back the government. I am so lost and upset that I think we should be the ones who get this so called money owed. If anyone can show or tell me where to point to or end up at, I am willing to do anything. HELP????

When a little bird chirps in my ear it is usually trying to tell me something isn't quite right. That is when I decided to check into what Ashford was really about. The statement that I am responding to indicates that Ashford was not accredited, let me correct this, Ashford did in fact receive it's accreditation in June of 2014, that in issue will not be the lone factor on which I base my decision for enrollment.

The more I find out about Ashford, the less I am inclined to proceed with enrollment. The greatest difficulty I seem to be having so far in the process is not so much the complaints I have read, although I can say they are a contributing factor, but being tracked by them on line, intended or not. If this is happening before I even get started, what is to be expected after enrollment.............On top of all this other stuff, don't need the drama.

I started the next class and was in a severe deep depression and spoke to the advisors about it again but was told to try and I failed. Within a course of 8 weeks, I was in three courses and was failing them all. They put me on hold. At that time told me I would have to pay 5700.00 to get back into school and retake the classes. Even though I was open honest and asking for help, they said because I tried in the class, that they would not accept my request. I took time off and was wanting to return. I got together 700.00 (I was told if it was under 5000.00 I could return) for a down payment to return back to the school but when I did and called to make arrangements to return, I was told it would have to be approved. I was in agreement to repay on a payment plan and give this lump sum of money.

I waited three days then called and the adviser said that they didn't trust I would do better so I would need to make payments for a few months then they would think about me coming back. Three years into it, 40,000.00 in debt, no degree and I am trying to return. I am going because I am in Financial difficulty and need a better job, plus a single mom, I want to finish and I only have 10 courses to finish.

While there is the occasional lousy instructor (like any other school), the majority of my instructors have been very knowledgeable and accomplished in their respective field. I believe that a doctorate is required, and it definitely shows. I can only think of one instructor that I've had issues with having questions answered. I complained about that instructor and had the issue very quickly resolved. The tuition is high (about $1,200 per 3 unit class) but if anyone is willing to show me a university that is cheap, let me know and I'll sign up. I have read complaints about the admission staff treating you like a consumer rather than a student. To that I say, "Welcome to the modern college system."

There have been many complaints about instructors "sabotaging" their grades. While I do not know every particular situation, I will say that most instructors are graded on the amount of students that they are able to help pass a class. Take that for what you will.

There have also been many complaints regarding the counselors. I 100% agree with that sentiment (my reason for 4 stars instead of 5). In 2 years I have had 7 counselors, 1 of which actually helped me. She was my counselor for 1 month and complained about her supervisor’s policies to me. My guess is that was why she was replaced or left. Other than that counselor, I have had to catch many different errors in my financial aid and tell the appropriate person how to fix it (normally after 2-3 emails or calls) and continually have to request documents to be sent to me when deadlines are approaching, rather than having the counselor actually be on top of it enough to send it to me in a decent amount of time. Luckily, I am very up on the paperwork/requirements and have been able to stay on top of it. I can see how someone who isn't used to it could get pretty screwed up.

That being said, I have been to 3 colleges (community college for my A.S. and another University for a certification program) and I have ALWAYS had terrible counselors. I'm beginning to think that there are no job qualification requirements or incentive to do a decent job.

I am a single mom and owe the student loans of nearly $18000. I let them know the class had already been paid for and they gave me the collection agency contact information. They say I owe $1200 for one Algebra class that I couldn't get any help with. The instructor repeatedly ignored my requests as did my advisor. I would like to know just what exactly I'm paying this $1200 for. I disputed the charges and requested an itemization of charges. I would be willing to take part in any class action suit. The amount they charge for classes is unreal, and they pass you even if you can't punctuate or spell. I want ALL my money back so I can get the degree I deserve and should already have. Feel free to email me regarding this issue.

Before the course ended I was billed for the same classes to be taken over, and additional classes were added to my transcript. The whole enrollment was full of scam I was set up to fail so that I could repay for the same classes. Also my transfer credits were never applied. These classes were some that I retook in Ashford's, they were B+ grades. I was dismissed after letting them know.

I have taken advantage of the curriculum provided and the texts in the ebrary and other sources we have access to. I graduated from the international baccalaureate program in high school and had college level courses completed before attending my first year of college on campus and transferring to online a few years after a break. I was having financial issues, but contacting Ashford was one of the best decisions I have ever made in life. I did a 25-page dissertation in my senior year of high school, so outlines and 5-page papers are a cinch. I usually have to cut material to fit in the page count guidelines of most courses.

I am very meticulous about my coursework and expect my texts to be as updated as its price. My only gripe is I wish instructors did a lecture during the week to infuse the on-campus feel with the online community. I feel as if we get inundated with writing and never truly get to hear explanations. I just am shocked with all of the reviews because my experience has been more than wonderful even after this dreaded switch over of financial aid processing companies. I guess I'm the lucky duckling and I'm praying my Masters will be just as great if I decide to do it online.

Some of the reviews, to me, project issues in that require a bit more scrutiny from the student. You can not believe everything you hear. I crossed my T's and dotted all my I's before I committed to anything. Plus, I let my advisors know I'm familiar with the process so I wouldn't be easy to get over on. Quitting your job thinking you will receive 10gs isn't Masters' level brain quality in the first place. No offense, but that wreaks of false allegations or of a low income mentality. I always wish everyone the best in their endeavors and I hope Ashford reads these comments. If they are true I would be ashamed and angry for all of those students.

I brought this matter up to my academic advisor and she suggested that I complete an instructor issue form. I have submitted two instructor issues forms and the last response I got from my academic advisor was...." I did speak with (name withheld) today and she assured me that she and the manager are monitoring the classroom. It appears at this point that the instructor is meeting the guidelines for the class by addressing questions and posting assignments. It seems to me that this instructor might be doing what is required but perhaps just not providing as much feedback as you are used to and would like to have. Although it can be frustrating for you, she is currently meeting the standard requirements for the classroom. You can continue to reach out to her for additional feedback and let her know again that you are seeking to refine your own skills and performance in the class."

It sounds like I have received the party line and the school is not going to make the instructor provide quality instruction (which she is getting paid to provide) to her students. Sadly, the class deals with ethics and moral reasoning, and I do not see deontology in action from the university. Doesn't the University have an obligation and duty to provide students with a quality education? Before enrolling in Ashford University, I would recommend that you ask an academic advisor what actions a student can take when they are having issues with an instructor. Hopefully, you don't get the same treatment that I am getting. Very Disappointed and Frustrated.

I have recently contacted a Brian ** about my balance owed and this man refuses to give me an updated balance of what I owe. This Brian ** has tried to send my account to a collection agency and refuses to tell me why he would send my account to a collection agency when I have continued to pay my balance owed. I have never refused to pay. I have always paid Ashford University and they have always accepted my payments and since I am so close to paying it off I wanted get a final balance.

When I sign into the student portal they added a new feature where I was able to see my balance and two days after I called the 800 number listed for questions and concerns they have since removed the balance I originally saw. I email Brian ** and he now refuses to confirm the balance I saw so I can know how much is left.

I am very disappointed in how I have been treated by some of the staff at AU. This is not my only complaint against the staff. It's just so disappointing being treated this way when I have been really focused on trying to pay this off and the company you owe does not want to help you attain this goal.

I am in my 3rd year now, and have had no major troubles with the university. I was having problems with one advisor returning my calls, but one day out of the blue, I had a new advisor calling to explain that my previous advisor was no longer with the university. He not only helped me resolve issues I was having at the time, he followed up with me to make sure everything was still going smoothly.

I also felt like the courses relied too much on writing papers. I understand that in an online class this is the best way for an instructor to see how much you have learned, but really....a 2-3 page paper in week 2, a 1-2 page outline in week 3, a 4-6 page rough draft in week 4 and a 8-10 page paper in week 5 is really excessive. And this was in EVERY CLASS. And the grading seemed to really focus on APA formatting more than the content of the actual papers. I don't think I ever received any comments about the actual work ever.

I was not the only one who was nearly always frustrated with the inability of a lot of the students to use proper grammar, spelling, punctuation in their writing. I cannot tell you how many times I read posts that looked like they were written by my 5 year old. There were no entrance tests, no remedial classes, no tutors. Nothing. So I began to feel like my 3.9 gpa didn't mean much when these same students were boasting about their 3.4 and 3.5 gpas. So I left with my 24 credits and never looked back.

As time went on, I was not overly surprised to read about Ashford's accreditation issues. All of the complaints about them were 100% accurate. I was not expecting them to maintain their HLC accreditation as well as gain WASC accreditation. I knew if they had pulled that off, they must have really overhauled a lot of things.

My husband is now in his 5th class at Ashford. He is working on his AA in Early Childhood Education. He and I have been pleasantly surprised with the communication he has had with his teachers and advisers. He has not had any financial aid issues (neither did I when I went there) and he really enjoys the 5 week classes. They are still overly writing heavy and they are still focused more on APA than the actual content of the papers and he does feel the courses are not as rigorous as he had hoped, but all in all he's farley happy with his choice.

He and I read over everything and did our research before he chose Ashford. We knew that our state would allow him to be a teacher's assistant with the AA degree, and we also knew that (per our state DoE) there is a 1 yr internship program available for students who received their bachelor's degree from a school with no student teaching. SO he is seriously considering getting the BA in Early Childhood Education from Ashford when he is finished with the AA. He'd like to have some classroom experience while he works on the BA and then go into the internship for a year and then sit for the certification to become a kindergarten teacher. We knew going in what our state will and will not allow and we read the fine print at the bottom of the web page on the Ashford site that said none of the degrees will lead to licensure. So he went into it with his eyes open.

I say that, while my experience was seriously lacking, my husband's seems to be satisfactory. Hence the 3 stars instead of 1.

For a Bachelor's degree, it wasn't too bad. Truthfully and you can take my word to the bank because I completed two degrees through this school (primarily because I'm a working adult and don't have time to attend traditional classes) the curriculum is not that strong and you may not be properly prepared for your job by attending this school. You are better off going to another school if you can. I would recommend taking your time and attending traditional classes if possible. If you are like me and have kids, a jobs, etc. then attend online school but pick one that is suited for your degree field and a state college or university - please! You will respect yourself and others will respect your degree more for doing so. Many state colleges offer online classes too. If you are already established in your field of work through experience, i.e., HR, business etc., then this might be an okay option for you to take because you just need a degree to establish you in your field. Again, I want to strongly suggest you look at your options carefully. Stay out of student loan debt as much as possible. THAT MEANS UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES KEEP THOSE STIPENDS!!!! And pick a topnotch school.

If you're going to pay that much money on education, you might as well actually receive a quality education and self respect in the process. I'm glad I have two degrees but I don't always respect myself because I know the school I got them from was Ashford and not really respected college or university. Being a first generation college graduate though I'm still proud of that. I'd do it differently if I could do all over again. Good luck and I hope this post has helped you!

Come to find out, Master's students DO NOT GET "FINANCIAL AID"! They get loans. Also, come to find out, Ashford is now keeping all but 4,800 of the loans that I get to pay back. I applied for food stamps because I was getting hungry because I quit my job because I was COUNSELED to do so. Got them. Time to re-apply and Ashford is nowhere to be found. I needed someone to fill out paperwork before my food stamps were discontinued. Financial Aid won't call me back. My adviser won't get back with me. It seems as if after the 3 week of classes, I am now non-existent.

Hope you're happy with all the money you got out of the government which I am now responsible for paying back. Great. Thanks Ashford! I am 50 years old. I am needing to live the last years of my life successfully and you have not helped me one bit. Hopefully, your lives are happier because you sucked the life out of mine.

The second issue I'm dealing with is they locked me out of classes and I was told they were waiting on fafsa pmts and I can attend again in 3 months. I thought o.k. sounds legit to me (like how am I suppose to know what's right or wrong - I'm too trusting). So tonight I printed up all my classes and all my fafsa payments. So in comparing all the classes to the pmts I realize on several classes there is duplicates of billing me for the same class! Seriously one class is billed 3 times! No wonder I am looking like I owe them.

Right now (and I'm not finished) I have them owing me over 5000.00 dollars and yes they have kept my stipend pmts! You have no idea how I could have used those pmts as my computer stopped working and I went and bought a new one and put in on a high-interest credit card just so I could continue my online classes. I am going to contact a good attorney. I let the first issue go but now it's payback time!! Ashford University should be ashamed of themselves

Anyway, when I got to asking more questions and asked when do we start taking the praxis test and when do we start talking about student teaching I was passed to 5 people. It took a week to finally get somewhat of a answer. This was from the career office and was told that I would have to find a school after I finished at Ashford to do the student teaching, "we don't offer it." I said "but I was told you did!!" He said "the school we use to use stop let us use it a few months ago." I asked why wasn't student told this. He stated "oh they tell you before you start." They never told me or the other students in the program.

Once I found out I told Elliott I will no longer be a student at the school. I was lied to and I want a refund. I called around to different universities and I was told I would have to start over again and Ashford classes I cannot use at all. I lodged a complaint with the university. And was told I would be contacted in thirty days and it never happened. Called them and got no answer. Now they are trying to get money from me. They called me after 5 months of leaving and Threaten me I better pay more money to them. That same day they sent a email saying your second notice. Three months later final notice and saying I better pay in ten days. I didn't receive the education I was promised, was lied to. And got the runaround about everything. This was and is a major ripoff.

My professor told me to redo it and I could receive 5/10 of the credit and I did that and then he told me I would be reported for plagiarism - the same thing happened with my other class but I passed. I still have all my work. Why and what would make the classes different that I would have to take them over when the material was the same? Then they say some classes were since dropped they don't have it anymore. I cannot go to the school to finish. They are holding my transcript and got me owing them 2000 forcing me to start over. I have my transcript from Kaplan without money. They are a rip off.

I have never failed a class until Ashford University. The instructor changed final assignment requirements at the last minute and did not respond to emails when an issue was brought to their attention. Being an online campus, there has to be some kind of allowance for computer issues. First the assignment was required to be submitted to an OPTIONAL plagiarism site. I had an issue the night the assignment was due and for whatever reason it did not submit. Emailed the instructor the next day and she ignored me. I was finally able to get the assignment submitted but I did not run it through Turn it in and I was given a zero on the assignment. I emailed the instructor again letting her know that did submit the assignment but I was not able to submit it through turn it in. She never responded. I filed a grade appeal with the school in which they said the instructor did nothing wrong. I filed a grievance with the next level of dispute resolution which was ignored entirely. Then I receive a notice that I owe $1800 to them because they had to issue a title IV refund back to the department of education.

I DO NOT RECOMMEND this school to anyone.

I have completed all but two of my classes with A or A- grades, and I have spent as much or more time in completing the assignments as I did at UC Irvine. The two classes I received lower grades on were during periods I was not able to spend the necessary amount of time needed to earn the higher grades.

If you are not motivated and are just looking for easy classes, then this is not the way to earn a degree. If you are able to devote the time required, you will learn as much or more than in a ground based campus. If you need live support, you may not do well in an online environment, and should not enroll. But this is the case not only at Ashford, but at any distance learning school. I have not encountered any of the problems mentioned in most of these posts, nor has my sister-in law or any other people I have personally talked with that have attended Ashford.

They raised the cost of classes almost immediately after I enrolled. I constantly received notifications of accreditation often from the same educational board over and over. Which after doing research they are only accredited on the west coast. As I do not live on the west coast and have no inclination to move to it, the degree would have been useless. I was acutely aware of their requirement to maintain a C average to maintain my status as a student. In fact I was 2/3rds into a weighted course, where the final exam was 30+% of the grade and struggling with it, and suddenly, on Thanksgiving morning, I received an email stating I was no longer enrolled.

I filed for appeal immediately, and was told it would take eight weeks to hear from anyone. Monday after Thanksgiving, I got a call from the school's collection agent who in spite of my pointing out verbatim that the loan gave a six-month reprieve demanded I pay them some $3600 immediately. I had been laid off in the interim and was living on unemployment. I informed him of that and I had filed for appeal but he was indifferent and continued to attempt to shake me down. Ten weeks passed, the only person calling my phone was their collections office and I as per my appeal letter I sought to continue my education elsewhere. I called to get my transcript transferred over and was told it was on hold till I paid back every cent. Forcing me to forgo all the credits I earned so that I could pursue my degree elsewhere.

The six months lapsed and I received an email stating that my phone number was invalid, which was odd as I was reading this email on the very phone with the same number as the one I registered. Naturally, I sent them a strongly worded email explaining that I was attending school elsewhere and would discuss a payment plan as soon as I found steady work. I have yet to find steady work and yet still get harassing phone calls from the same collector who keeps demanding all the money up front. Then I get form letters from the school insisting that I return to my studies as if my being kicked out was voluntary! Now I'm getting harassed that they can interfere with my current funding at the new school where I have a 3.4 GPA. These guys are unprofessional to the core. They don't teach you anything. They don't challenge you intellectually, and their degree isn't worth the paper it's printed on. But God help you if you owe them a single red cent because they will harass you constantly. If I could afford a lawyer I would sue them for harassment and breach of contract in a heartbeat!

The ePub is clunky and rarely works for me as it is intended. Good luck getting a hold of summon in the VA rep. department.... Student adviser is generic, uninvolved, no personal touch, generic emails (Threats). POSITIVE note, my initial adviser Tom was amazingly helpful and empathetic. He still is to this day. There are many schools out there online, I would sadly recommend you choose another one instead of Ashford University. Also, they were on the border of losing their accreditation not very long ago.

I called them, "you are at your limit." I flipped out. I never in my school days have I ever been short of money to go to school. I am supposed to graduate in July 2014. They froze my transcript and the person they connected to me told me to get a personal loan, or borrow from family or friends, dropout or give him $2,700.00 today. Okay, who has that type of money? Highly disappointed. Never had any problems until now. I filed a grievance against them but yet they tell me I have $138,000.00 for my graduate program.

They have enrolled me in Veteran Affairs (GI Bill/post911) without my consent to ensure they got their money and repeatedly have put me into classes without my consent and also months apart which makes me be considered not full time and is a waste of my military benefits. I continuously have issues and after two years they just notified me that they basically screwed me with payments for classes and I have had a bill for over 2,000 dollars which would be a lot greater if I did not constantly check and ensure I did not go to school without TA. Transfer Credits, Advisors, Financials, Accreditation... they all are horrible and not military friendly besides taking our money/benefits.

I finally reported them to the Attorney General of Clinton, Iowa, whom told me I needed to get a lawyer - Really! Look I am 55 years old now, all I wanted to do is go to college and get a degree to better myself and my family. I have been self-employed for fourteen years. My husband had been laid off and on for the two years I attended Ashford. Thank God he has a good job now, but I am still left owing money to Dept of Ed., for a degree I NEVER RECEIVED at a tune of 27,000 dollars. I HATE THAT SCHOOL! And in a couple of months, I am going to have to sue them to get my transcripts. I have cried enough tears, now I am ready to fight!

I should have never been schedule in the first place for classes I have completed and passed from a past College. I am pregnant now and I just told them I will no longer attend their University. I also stated I found a University that offers me the degree I would like to obtain. I still haven't figure out what will happen to my FAFSA, thank goodness I didn't apply my GI Bill. Also I will keep everyone up to date with what is happening and the process and progress about my departure from this establishment.

I would say that most of the posts on this site are angry that they haven't gotten either a transfer or a refund. Education is a business and businesses are hard to let go of customers. For those of you having problems with grades, this a college not high school. Asking for a grade change will not necessarily get it changed. There is a lot of work and the classes can be quite challenging. The goal of college is to get you to think critically, solve problems, and be an effective communicator. If you think grades are just going to be handed out like Halloween candy you might want to reconsider. If you are ready and willing to take initiative and set goals to achieve than your education here or any other college is waiting.

Truthfully, I am not one to say that this is the best school. I do not know that. But I know that you will get out of it what you put into it. Acting childish and complaining that teachers are unfair or staff is slow to respond only makes you look like you are not serious. Those of you who dropped out, that’s on you. My recommendation is to do your research before you decide.

Well, I dropped out without notification when I had a miscarriage. I was going through a very hard personal time and never contacted them. I figured it would be hard to get back into the school after that, but finally decided to try anyway. Over a year after I left I spoke to yet another great advisor and got re-enrolled right away. They took care of the financial aid as well as walked me through the paperwork. I look forward to getting back into classes at Ashford University and being part of their school. My school :) If anything changes I'll update this post.

Let's start with the University of Phoenix, since that is where I came from with my Associates. The instructors and staff were a lot more in-tune with the student. My only complaint was group projects in the Bachelors level courses. This review isn't about UOP, so I won't go into detail, but the staff there seemed to care about the student, probably because classes were almost $2,000 apiece.

On to Ashford University: Jeffrey ** was my admissions counselor, and as always, he was fantastic. This is a common theme among admissions counselors because they are the bread and butter of the company. He stuck with me for the first three classes. I couldn't ask for anything better, so I was hooked.

I was moved to Chad ** after this and this is where it began. I required a receipt (Univ. of Phoenix offered this on their site as self-service) for each paid class for tuition reimbursement purposes through my employer. The system is set up to auto-email these, so they tell me, but it never worked correctly. When I requested any items from Chad, he would take in excess of 2 weeks to respond, or many times he would simply not respond at all. I started attaching delivery notifications to each email, so then I received the response that my emails were deleted without being read; therefore I never received a response. I asked Chad over and over to improve his response time, left voicemails with this information, and asked to speak to his supervisor. I never received any of the requested items. I requested a new counselor, so I was moved to Elana ** which would turn out to be worse than Chad.

I only had to contact Elana a handful of times during my 7-8 months with her, but ant hills turned into mountains when I requested anything. She was beyond rude, even telling me at one point that this is my education and my responsibility, not hers to deal with. She made me aware I was on her timeline, when I simply asked for her to follow-up with me before 4 days had passed with no response. She was beyond facetious and made no attempt to apologize or help me, the student. I asked for yet another counselor, and this was made clear in the beginning that she would respond to me when she could, which is usually 48-72 hours. Her name is Aimee **; in which business environment is it acceptable to write to the company in which you are a paying customer, with an issue, only to be put on hold for more than 3 days?

Overall, the university does not care about the students, does not work for you but against you, and is the biggest joke for a business that I have ever encountered. We get better service at Taco Bell! The counselors, after your admissions time frame ends, are rude, non-responsive, and their managers are no different. Sadly I am so close to finishing that I, like others, have trapped myself in their circle of chaos. Why switch now, only to do more paperwork, attend more entry classes, and risk my classes not transferring. I wish I would have done this different, but I will continue to swap counselors until they treat me like the customer I am, which is a high paying customer.

Yes, I took one course per month more or less - give or take a few days - at a time. This qualified me as a full-time student. Thus I was granted U.S. Stafford Loans to pay for these applied debts. As quoted from a recent phone call to an Ashford University Student Services telephone agent, the first person to answer this call - "If you don't notify [Ashford University] by the end of your first-enrolled three-weeks' period to cancel or withdrawal from your current program, [then you are responsible for the entire 'technology fee' of the beginning]." The 'technology fee' applies to mean the right to utilize the Ashford University website for remote studies and attending classes thru that venue.

Ashford University is a business owned by Bridgepoint Education, Inc., a publicly traded company on The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: BPI). The current President and CEO of this corporation - as of the posting date of this thread - is, Andrew Clark, whose earnings in 2009 were an astounding $20.5 million. This is a for-profit higher-learning institution. The university is based in Iowa, but the sales group is in California. It appears that from my research that the school has its accreditation thru the state of California, weird. As this is a business, they know legalities. And they will use you and abuse you; at least, that's how I've left this experience, unfortunately. How do cheaters win, those who make a living out of it?

To make my point: I ended my studies at Ashford after completing one course. I have some medical diagnoses that have hindered my ability to have stayed-on with those studies at Ashford. I made the school aware of this before and after the occurrence. I was informed that they provide assistance for those with such needs. Since I could nearly never reach an appropriate person live on the phone, I then decided to send an E-mail to the person who would help with the matter. He replied by giving his phone number and extension. Again, back to calling Ashford authoritative figures, "Please leave a message," nearly no matter what time of day or how many phone calls made in that one day or any week day that's a non-holiday.

Ultimately, there was a debt on my Ashford On-line account, which came before the intermediary loan agency handler's loan from the government for paying back my loans. I paid Ashford, directly. Then sometime later, I noticed that the intermediary agency loan handler for my government loans presented a debt for me. This was the 'technology fee;' it was just over one grand in U.S. dollars. The Contract. I'm not generally a self-deprecating person. However, either I'm stupid for missing something as important as a contract fee, or I should be consulting with the Iowa State Senator and an attorney. I'm at a loss. And someone else has profited from it. Their current slogan is, "Technology Changes Everything."

Oh, also be prepared for lots of not returning calls, passing you around, and lots of "no longer working here" notices if you do end up with a problem in need of solving. All of which will likely result in a process that's only supposed to last a week to a month at max lasting three months longer or more (definitely more if you were looking for any fair solution that's favorable to you but not the school).

The second issue I had with Ashford was I was going through a personal loss and I need to take some time off. I called the academic advisor that was assigned to me and received no response. I left numerous messages and email. I finally received a call weeks later from someone else letting me know that they are my new academic advisor. I had missed so much time already. My only choice was to drop the class because I had been too far behind to catch up and I had to pay for failing the class. If I had gotten the response to my request or some sort of help from the school I would not have dropped out and owe so much money. I feel that the communication is lacking where is can cost students $$$$.

I emailed them yesterday and I told them I was tired of being jerked around and told it will be two weeks again. I was told, "They are working on it as we speak," and it will here by the end of the month. I responded with, “In other words, two more weeks.” I have a direct deposit on the account that was 8 days ago and still no money. Three days ago I got an email that they didn't have my transcripts and I would be kicked out without them. That's a little funny don't ya think. I don't know what to do. I keep finding websites of student complaints and I'm terrified. I am enjoying school now. I think I'm screwed.

Then the university implemented a new break program in which I did not ask to participate in yet my advisor placed me on a two week break then blamed it in my old advisor. I was not informed of a policy that stated if you don't do the initial assignment the very first day of class that one would be kicked out. I did my initial assignment the day before and my advisor claimed there was no way of knowing I was in class. Lie! Looking at the class discussion board would be a clear indication I participated or contacting the instructor would have aided as well. When I asked about getting back in class she said she would have to submit a reentry review. She said that was a three day process and she would contact me to let me know the outcome.

She didn't. I contacted her and when she finally responded she said it was denied because a paper was missing. This paper which was "missing" was a payment form designating my forms of payment. I had on several other occasions submitted this form. Yet I resubmitted it anyways. Three days later I contacted my advisor repeatedly to find out if I was approved to start class again. She said it was on hold because they were running a national federal student loan data report and there was nothing indicating I ever received student loans. Another lie. It was all over my account! Award letters and everything. I had not filed FASFA since FEBRUARY of last year but yet student loans were received this July.

Now I filed a dispute with the university and was contacted immediately and was told they did not have the authority to place me back in class but I was approved for reentry. Now my advisor has never notified me or acknowledged this. I contacted her several times and have gotten partial answers saying she didn't explain the process. Now I was approved on a Monday for reentry and the prior Thursday they returned my student loan money from the loans I just received only to approve my reentry but she still hasn't put me back in class. She said she was waiting on the finance specialist to contact her with a payment plan. She has never contacted me since.

I informed her I don't owe that it was the university's error and questioned this whole mess. No response. Instead I was emailed by the finance specialist saying I was not an active student and I had 15 days to make payment arrangements or pay the whole amount in full. Then I found holds that had been placed on my account for registration general hold, transcript hold and graduation hold. I called to find some answers. Every person I call I get voice mail, busy signals. I email, no responses. I can't get help resolving this horrid mess. Six classes away from my bachelor's degree and have been screwed over.

Everything I tried with this instructor was not good enough. I tried E-mailing the instructor and got nowhere. So instead of just not doing the papers, I did them to the best of my ability. Needless to say, she failed me when I contacted her about this. I was told "I don't know what you are talking about. I was not your teacher." What kind of crap is that. So I questioned this school and as time has progressed, my situation has only gotten worse. I failed a second class "which I worked my ** off for". So okay, I call the Financial Aid lady and she tells me, "Well, your pay for September you won't get but once you complete the class you are currently in, you will receive your pay about October 22nd."

So I get off the phone with her and 2 hours later, I receive another call from my now new advisor and she informs me, "No, you won't receive any money until February of next year," once I complete another 4 classes. Something is wrong with this and when I contacted a few people on this "As in the University Of Michigan" I was told that no this was not right and that I needed to transfer into another college. I am very upset and very angry with the fact that this college has no support for their students and that they play with your money and find ways of putting into their pockets versus the students' needs. If I had to describe this college in two words, it would be RIP OFF. Please if you are looking for an Online College, do not come to Ashford University.

The next day, I saw that the course was still on my schedule. I called my advisor again. She said she never got the fax. Things happen, I'm usually very understanding. I faxed it again and again I sent my military orders so she knew the date I was scheduled to leave. And yes, I faxed this information 3 more times because she claimed to not get the faxes. Now I was getting really pissed off. I talked to other Ashford employees in advising and financial aid. Finally I was told not to worry, it was all taken care of. Now fast forward a few weeks, I am in a hotel waiting to go through MEPS the next morning and I check my email. I had a nasty email stating that I was in poor academic standing and that I had a D in the class I had told my advisor not to enroll me in because I would be on my way to Ft. Jackson. At this point, there wasn't a whole lot that I could do.

So I had my mom call my advisor and re-fax the LOA papers. My mom is a tough cookie with that stuff. She was all over Ashford. And again, my mom was assured that everything was taken care of and not to worry. She relayed the information to me and we thought all was well. I got back home in Sept from Basic and got settled back into life. I checked my email..... Tons of emails from Ashford about the LOA that we were told was accepted and taken care of. Fuming, I call Ashford. These ** had the audacity to tell me, "Oh, I'm sorry. We don't accept Leave of Absences anymore." !!! Seriously? The LOA form was sent to me via my advisor and never once did she say that it was not a possibility. I was encouraged to fill it out and resume classes when I returned from Basic.

Honestly, what kind of school is this? The Army sends a lot of soldiers to Ashford. I have done my best verbally within my unit and company to tell others not to enroll in Ashford and if they were already there to finish their class and get out. Life has enough problems, we don't need educational institutions making it worse. Now, after I have done more research, I find that Ashford has poor accreditation, is sly with money, and is generally dishonest. Do not go to Ashford! How is this school still running with all of this bad press? I hope and pray that they get investigated because what they are doing to students is wrong. DON'T GO TO ASHFORD!!!

My option is going to be to file Chapter 7 bankruptcy just so I can obtain my transcript from the 4 year I acquired from them to complete my Masters at another school. I'm also in the process of buying a house and I do not want these items showing up on my credit report.

In my most recent class, I had a student write me and tell me my feedback on her writing assignments - made her feel as if she were sitting right in a classroom with me; personal, positive, and helpful. The overwhelming majority of any student correspondence I ever had was of a similar nature. If they have a criticism of mine (or any employee's) effort, they should take the time to be professional enough to make a sincere effort to communicate and work towards a positive resolution. I had tons of emails on what a nice job I did in a previous course, but never heard anything explaining their latest behavior.

My personal opinion is Ashford, while offering some an opportunity to improve their educational lot in life, is basically a school that offers very little in the way of an educational experience that truly challenges a student to improve their skills. Most students that I worked with were fairly good writers, but there were also many who never should have been admitted to a college, nor given the impression that they'll be qualified to be a psychologist or school superintendent, or some other significant position in life that requires strong verbal and written communication skills. I was frequently "encouraged" to ignore some very serious errors and lack of skills, and instead try to find some "positive" aspect of their work to focus on. That's a good idea in general, but it also doesn't prepare people for the real world, and the shock of being told you're not qualified for a position because they can't write a coherent and grammatically correct sentence. My BA and MS degrees required rigorous writing assignments, and no one ever allowed me to slide because it was good for business.

While I'm proud of my efforts on behalf of the students I worked with, I'm ashamed of the way the school has treated me and others like me who have worked for peanuts, put in lots of hours, and are thanked by a university/business that doesn't have the professional skills or corporate ethics to treat people with class and respect. I just thank God my diplomas come from real schools that I can be proud to have been associated with. Those of you running the Ashford online program should hang your heads in shame!!!

After completing seven courses with them I became ill. So ill that I nearly died, which meant I could not attend classes. I contacted my student adviser and told them what was going on. They assured me that everything would be fine and to take my time recovering. This, also, was not true. After the initial conversation about my illness, Ashford stopped answering my emails. When I was finally able to return to classes, I found out that they had failed me in two courses, which would be reflected not only on my transcript but in my tuition fees, and had dropped me from enrollment in their school. I contacted several people with the college and got no response.

Eventually I received an email stating that even though I was no longer a student there, they wanted to help me. I responded to the email telling them my situation and after several weeks was informed that I could fight the charges and failed grades if I became a student with Ashford again. When I agreed to re-enroll with them, they told me that I could not become a student again unless I paid what I owed including the failed courses! So I decided to not re-enroll but pay off what I owed in order to get my transcripts and go somewhere else. When I expressed interest in a payment plan I was informed that what I could afford to pay would need to be reviewed by Ashford.

Then, the "counselor" I was working with told me that she did not like using email as a message system and stopped responding. All of this took so long that my FAFSA loans came due. Now they are threatening to turn me over to collections because "despite their best efforts" I still have an outstanding tuition balance. I am currently looking into filing a lawsuit against Ashford in order to have this balance overturned and my transcripts released, even though only three of the seven credits are transferable to other schools, so that I may finish my degree with a University that cares about me and my education, not just my money.

I took responsibility for my debt, although it did not seem fair. I tried to make payment arrangements with them, and they denied my request because the payments that I could afford were not enough for them. I talked to other schools about my situation and although it did not seem fair to them either there was nothing they could do to help me get in to another school. After looking at my options, I was forced to go back to Ashford and try to make payment arrangements with them that would be enough to satisfy them. Even if my kids will not have clothes to wear I was going to have to pay Ashford money I could not afford. I am a divorced single mom of two small children trying to further my education and I feel like this school has been deceiving and making it hard for me to continue my education. Think twice before enrolling into this school. They show a lot of interest when they are enrolling you. Once you are in, they do not care about you and the truth starts coming out.

After him telling me this, I told him that there shouldn't be a balance, because all my grants and loans would have taken care of it. Well I guess they think that are slick and sent me 2 stipends within 2 months of each other and I didn't realize I guess. Well today I went back through the log to see why I owe them so much money and I am finding things that don't add up. Like only one of my classes in 2012 was $1608.00 and the rest of them were $1206.00. Not sure about that and then my last class I was charged $33.00 for what I thought was a test I had to take and come to find out I had to pay for that again. So not only was I charged for it, but I also had to pay for it.

Then one of my stipends was returned by my bank when I was out of town for a family emergency and never noticed that either. Until today. So according to my calculations they owe me money now. I have contacted the bank and they are sending a copy of the statement so that I can fax them a copy to prove it was returned. And I have my own notations for this account to find out why they are charging different rates. I worked really hard for this degree and I want my piece of paper.

Within two weeks I was enrolled in the five week course which I chose and a two disbursements were sent...to cover 12 credit hours! But not a dime was given to me for a stipend! I was told at the time, I did not prove I had the required 59 or more credits to be considered a Junior where $10,000 could be allocated vs. $8,500 as a sophomore. So I submitted transcripts where I had over 65 credit hours in Business Administration and other course studies in pursuit of a Sports and Recreational Management Degree from Ashford.

I submitted transcripts for audit, updated the Student Aid Report (SAR for Federal Aid), waited for the award letter, waited for the disbursement date, was told by the the financial adviser at the time, Wendy **, Jorge ** (financial services), and eventually, Shelby ** several updates as per phone calls and emails that I am amazed it took 18 weeks to get a $1,000 stipend (which is also a loan).

I had issues with the curriculum. They insisted I take the freshman English courses I took several previously as it was said to be taken over 5 years ago. At $1,200 a class, I thought it would be asinine to do so. I tried to convince them that I didn't complete 60 plus credits in college without passing an English course. But they enrolled me in one anyway. They said I didn't pass an English proficiency Exam required by Ashford University. Because these are loans which have to be repaid, it behooves you to utilize these funds the most cost effective way. Not that I recommend a loan to take care of your college expenses, I understand for many students including myself have a history of borrowing to cover educational expenses.

Ashford University is not the place I would recommend to invest a cent towards their college programs of "study". Do yourself a favor and simply go to either an accredited school where the enrollment fees are transparent, accessible, timely, and relevant. I can go on, but trust me, you don't want to get caught up in this school. If you are attending "class", get out. If you are out, don't go in. The 5 week cram is cruel scam; the term stipend should be changed to loan because they are simply applying for and receiving a loan for you and disbursing it as if it's a courtesy for good work in class!!

There are other words in my vocabulary, but it makes me mad because I feel like a fool thinking something so good is true, and I wasted time and money by not waiting a few weeks and simply wait a few weeks to save money going to a traditional school with online classes! I didn't expect after my 5 years overseas I would return to get ripped off. Very disappointed.

This was very suspect if you ask me. Now you may be asking why they were sending back the grants and/or loans, was I ineligible, etc? The answer is simple and it had nothing to do with me being ineligible because I was eligible. Ashford does that so they can line their pockets plus on a couple of occasions, I was told that Ashford does not get paid on grants but they DO get paid on loans - the whole loan origination fee and all.

I kept notes of everyone I talked to every time. I filed grievance and the appeal. Of course that did not do any good. Several times I have talked to people who state that they ALWAYS use the FULL amount of the grants/scholarships before the loans are used. Obviously, this is not true. I record the phone calls from start to finish each time I spoke with them just so I have the call recorded as well. I found out often that these liars stories change.

When I asked to speak with the Dean, I was told there isn't one, but in fact there is, though the Dean is not accessible. I was also told there was not a President of the school, again there is. So many lies are told to current and past students and prospective students such as (I just got off the phone as a "prospective student" inquiring about financial aid) this: Advisor: "There is no reason for the Pell Grant to be sent back, other than the student is not compliant with their classes. As long as the student attends and completes class, the Pell will be used first and completely." Something needs to be done about this school.

When I finally finished my degree, I paid my "graduation fee". They charge students $150 just to get their diploma and transcripts. I paid it because I had to get the papers I needed. Then literally the next day, I get contacted that they've put a hold on my papers because I owed them money! This being the straw that broke the camel's back, I fired off an email. It had a single swear word in it, and the representative responded back that I was childish and to not talk to him anymore. I told him that would be fine, as long as he would do his job and see that I have paid what I owe. Long story short, don’t waste your time with this school. It's caused me more frustration than I thought possible. I'm not even proud that I got my AA, just have buyer's remorse that I didn't do more research into this travesty of a "school".

My options were to settle for 50% pay off, but I could never come back to them, or pay it off in full. It wasn't until I asked if they had payments was it revealed. I am so done with these people. It was a mistake ever attending this poorly run school. It’s obvious that since the sequester and the armed forces cancelled the funded school, they needed the cash. I will pay what I owe, but manage your accounts appropriately, and be cordial with those that pay your salary. Goodbye Ashford from a 4.0 student. Good luck!

Why would anyone take classes with Ashford knowing this ahead of time? They wouldn't!! I can speak with no one higher than the call agents and they asked me to fill out the dispute form NOT to go farther with other avenue, like the Dept of Edu and the Attorney General (that is filing suit in IA). In doing research afterwards, I also found out that some of the accreditations listed on the website are not accredited and never have. Due to fraud, I am just hoping my student loans back to go to a real accredited school or I will not be able to move forward in my education. I have noticed now that there are disclaimers on their website now stating that their degrees are worthless. But in 2010, they were buried on their agreement letter in fine print!

They are a for-profit college and worthless. Don't go here!!!

The short of it was they did not work with me. After an unresponsive Instructor, I ended up having to fight for a military withdrawal from 2 classes. But then I still ended up paying for two additional classes out of pocket for withdrawing or taking an F. Very disgusted with them at that point and thought I'd be done with them. I was then 'dropped' from Ashford, but I didn't realize that they had put my account under a bogus financial hold. They said I owed them money which I later determined was a way of making my 'drop' look like it wasn't, because I chose to leave but that I was in a hold status for nonpayment. I found this out when I was trying to get transcripts to apply to another school. Tricky, tricky Ashford.

My School rep told me that once I reapplied to Ashford, the financial problem should be cleared away (I hadn't told him that I was applying to another school). He let me know that Ashford didn't want to hinder my academic goals in getting my degree. LOL. (Please insert sarcasm here if you haven't done so.) So as soon as that went through, the hold was lifted and I ordered my transcripts and said "Goodbye Ashford!" From what I understand, Ashford is an 'accredited' school. Tip: if you can't use Federal money/loans, for sure don't go to that college.

However, Ashford is accredited but it is accredited by the easiest accreditation in the US (Midwest states or something like) so the true value of degree is probably not worth the amount of money and time you put into it. Some people will say that a degree from Ashford is all about what you put into it. I'd say if you want to go back to 6th grade and put a lot of effort and time into that you can be an awesome 6th grader, but don't compare that to a real education if that's what you want. Those that have a BA or for MA (God help your soul) from Ashford might find that the college loans they're still paying off can land you a job that high school students get. My vote: Go to a real college; don't waste your time and money with Ashford.