Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are covered by the settlement?
The schools operated by EDMC are covered by the settlement. These include The Art Institutes, Argosy University, Brown Mackie College, and South University.
What does the Settlement Administrator do?
As part of the agreements, an independent third party “Settlement Administrator” was appointed to oversee EDMC’s practices for the three years following the agreements. Over this three-year period, the Settlement Administrator will evaluate its compliance with the terms of the agreements and will report his findings to the state attorneys general and EDMC. Thomas J. Perrelli was appointed to serve as the Settlement Administrator.
Does the Settlement Administrator work for EDMC?
No. The Settlement Administrator is independent. He has been appointed to be a neutral evaluator who will investigate, observe, and write annual reports about EDMC’s compliance.
Did EDMC or its schools have to pay any money as part of the agreements?
No. However, the settlements did include a provision requiring EDMC to forgive approximately $102.8 million in institutional debt owed to EMDC or its schools by certain qualifying former students.
How can I find out if I am eligible to participate in the loan forgiveness?
The institutional debt forgiveness is limited to former students who: (a) enrolled in the EDMC school with fewer than 24 hours of transfer credits, (b) withdrew from the school within 45 days of the first day of their first term; and (c) whose last day at the school was between January 1, 2006 and December 31, 2014.
The Settlement Administrator has no authority to provide, or to decide who should receive, money from the settlement. If, based on the information above, you believe you qualify to participate in the program, you should contact EDMC at1-855-725-4301 or your state attorney general.
I am a student at one of EDMC’s schools. What do the agreements mean for me?
The agreements are meant to ensure that you receive complete and accurate information relating to your education. Under the terms of the agreements, EDMC and its schools are prohibited from:
Who should I contact if I have concerns that EDMC or one of its schools has misled me or otherwise violated the Agreement?
If the incident that causes your concern occurred after the agreements became effective on January 1, 2016, you can share your concern with the Settlement Administrator here.
You can also always contact the state attorney general in the state where you live to raise any complaints or concerns you may have – whether the incident occurred before or after January 1, 2016. You can locate contact information for your state’s attorney general by following this link: http://www.naag.org/naag/attorneys-general/whos-my-ag.php.
Why should I contact the Settlement Administrator and what can he do for me?
You can contact the Settlement Administrator to share your experiences with EDMC and its schools (the Art Institutes, Argosy University, Brown Mackie College, or South University) since the agreements took effect on January 1, 2016. While the Settlement Administrator is not in a position to resolve individual complaints, provide you with legal advice, or determine whether you are eligible for loan forgiveness, the information you provide will help the Settlement Administrator assess EDMC’s compliance with its obligations.
The schools operated by EDMC are covered by the settlement. These include The Art Institutes, Argosy University, Brown Mackie College, and South University.
What does the Settlement Administrator do?
As part of the agreements, an independent third party “Settlement Administrator” was appointed to oversee EDMC’s practices for the three years following the agreements. Over this three-year period, the Settlement Administrator will evaluate its compliance with the terms of the agreements and will report his findings to the state attorneys general and EDMC. Thomas J. Perrelli was appointed to serve as the Settlement Administrator.
Does the Settlement Administrator work for EDMC?
No. The Settlement Administrator is independent. He has been appointed to be a neutral evaluator who will investigate, observe, and write annual reports about EDMC’s compliance.
Did EDMC or its schools have to pay any money as part of the agreements?
No. However, the settlements did include a provision requiring EDMC to forgive approximately $102.8 million in institutional debt owed to EMDC or its schools by certain qualifying former students.
How can I find out if I am eligible to participate in the loan forgiveness?
The institutional debt forgiveness is limited to former students who: (a) enrolled in the EDMC school with fewer than 24 hours of transfer credits, (b) withdrew from the school within 45 days of the first day of their first term; and (c) whose last day at the school was between January 1, 2006 and December 31, 2014.
The Settlement Administrator has no authority to provide, or to decide who should receive, money from the settlement. If, based on the information above, you believe you qualify to participate in the program, you should contact EDMC at1-855-725-4301 or your state attorney general.
I am a student at one of EDMC’s schools. What do the agreements mean for me?
The agreements are meant to ensure that you receive complete and accurate information relating to your education. Under the terms of the agreements, EDMC and its schools are prohibited from:
- Making false, deceptive, or misleading statements;
- Omitting material facts;
- Engaging in unfair practices; and
- Recruiting students using abusive recruitment methods, like by intentionally exploiting a prospective student’s fears, anxieties, or insecurities.
Who should I contact if I have concerns that EDMC or one of its schools has misled me or otherwise violated the Agreement?
If the incident that causes your concern occurred after the agreements became effective on January 1, 2016, you can share your concern with the Settlement Administrator here.
You can also always contact the state attorney general in the state where you live to raise any complaints or concerns you may have – whether the incident occurred before or after January 1, 2016. You can locate contact information for your state’s attorney general by following this link: http://www.naag.org/naag/attorneys-general/whos-my-ag.php.
Why should I contact the Settlement Administrator and what can he do for me?
You can contact the Settlement Administrator to share your experiences with EDMC and its schools (the Art Institutes, Argosy University, Brown Mackie College, or South University) since the agreements took effect on January 1, 2016. While the Settlement Administrator is not in a position to resolve individual complaints, provide you with legal advice, or determine whether you are eligible for loan forgiveness, the information you provide will help the Settlement Administrator assess EDMC’s compliance with its obligations.