Legal Question in Consumer Law in California
I am enrolled in a non-profit trade school. I feel I am being taken for my tuition money, and not being given what I'm paying for. In the five and one half months that I have been enrolled at this school, I have spent at least 3 weeks without the regular instructor, and when they do bring in a sub, he is not on the same page as the students, causing us to lose valuable time in class and in the shop. We are also given our math and blueprint training as homework, not being taught in class like we should. Then there is a matter of students getting passed who shouldn't be, being given an A to keep the federal aid money coming in, and, as one teacher put it, "Because I don't want to deal with him any more". Unfortunately, I am already committed to my student loans, so I can't quit. The only excuse that I am given by those in charge is "This is how it is in the real world". Today, I was told I complain too much, and that I should just shut up. I would just like to get what I am paying for, and would like to know if I have any options. Thank you
1 Answer from Attorneys
I would start with contacting the agency that this school is licensed under and/or the student loan lender. I assure you if the instruction is not conforming to federal regulations there is a good chance "all the federal aid money coming in� could find a new home. There are too many institutions that are struggling to stay in business in this economy to let federal money go down the drain. If the school is owned by a corporation, for example is a franchise or a chain of trade schools I would also contact the corporate or 'head' office as soon as possible with your assertions.
Do all of that in writing as soon as possible so that you don't lose any more valuable time from your education. Keep a log of every phone call, conversation in person and/or correspondence that you initiate or receive regarding this issue so you can accurately document every attempt in order to remedy the situation.
I am unable to list possible causes of action with any specificity from the small amount of information I have, but if the facts you have given are accurate, verifiable and part of the ordinary course of conduct for this school then suits such as Breach of Contract & Fraudulent Inducement might be available remedies for your problem. A civil suit might be a long process, but in my opinion definitely worth looking into. Keep in mind that different causes of action may have different statutes of limitation you might need to be aware of.
If you need help looking into this, feel free to give me a call or shoot me an email to schedule a consultation.
Dawn R. VanHorn
Attorney & Counselor at Law
VanHorn Legal
(714) 396-4152
www.VanHornLegal.com
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