American InterContinental University

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  RED FLAG! RED FLAG! RE FLAG! It is very unfortunate that I was not aware of AIU scam practices before giving so much time, effort and finances toward my degree that I so desperately need. We are taught that an education is how we reach success not knowing that there are organizations praying on that very need. I received my AABA from AIU without issue so signing up for my Bachelors seemed to be a no brainier. I went through every agonizing call and filled out all paperwork. My GPA was at 3.0/3.1 with 4/5 classes left before I received a shocking call that claimed I was no longer funded and owed AIU almost $3000 before I could continue my degree. This was heartbreaking. Today I spoke with a Ms. Mohara from Corporate who was nothing more than a collector. I was under the impressions she was calling to correct the issue regarding the billing. She herself stated that ALL financial paperwork is done for the degree beginning to end and the stipend is what I received due to overage after everything has been paid for the complete degree. My question to her and everyone that called me has been "If all was taken care of the the complete degree how is it that I now OWE anything." She then stated that it's my fault because I "withdrew so they had to send the money from the lender back. That leaves me responsible for the balance." I received a stipend and was due another payment. There was no balance. After reading the reviews & complaints it is obvious to me that this is a Scam. One of the AIU collectors.... Daniel, told me to "get the money from your boyfriend". Of which was EXTREMELY inappropriate. This has been a very upsetting turn of events for me as I have applied for positions noting that I am close to receiving my degree. Ms. Mohara could only say to me that "It doesn't matter, I still owe.... Now she says $2002. When I asked if our call was being recorded for future reference she stated... "No! And it won't be." She even had the nerve to chastise me for cursing at Daniel... the rude collector that told me to get money from my boyfriend. I am at a loss, countless hours of studying, homework, stress and now loan repayments due and I was not given a chance to complete my degree in order to reach my full potential that would allow me to repay the loans. I am beyond disappointed and warn any all of AIU. Today I see 1 positive review and 7 negatives on the BBB Website. Please let our experiences be a lesson learned for you as we continue our disputes and goal of justice. Being a single mother, working full time and going to school should not be taken lightly and should not be preyed upon. I would also like to add that I am a Veteran, paper work was turned in to AIU but was never used to assist. Customer service ends after you begin. Help ends immediately after they say "I'm here to help." Fair warning I would not be surprised to find that the positive reviews listed here are from AIU employees. If the experience was so great why not expound? why just a sentence? A 20.7% graduation rate is a RED FLAG! I really hope my review helps save someone else this misfortune.
  By Bettina Appleberry, August 04, 2017
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  This institution engages in abusive predatory marketing. Do not under any circumstances request program information. I made a permanent decision not to enroll in late 2015 once I received information about their program costs. I am not a student, do not have any student loans, and I am still being harassed and stalked by executive AIU personnel from various states. I continue to receive unwanted emails, phone calls, and text notifications after demanding that my contact information be permanently removed and not to contact me for any reason. What part of do not bother me again do you not understand? Do not contact me for any reason. AIU receives a one star rating, because Google required a rating to post this complaint.
  By Joseph Collins, June 20, 2017

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