If you attended American National University (ANU), you may be eligible for full or partial student loan forgiveness through the Borrower Defense to Repayment program. ANU has been named in lawsuits and government actions that accuse the school of misleading students about educational quality, job prospects, and student loan use.
American National University is included in the landmark Sweet v. Cardona settlement. This $6 billion agreement resolved claims that certain schools—including ANU—engaged in deceptive practices that justified loan forgiveness. Former ANU students said the university misrepresented career prospects, accreditation, and program value.
Despite being named, ANU joined several other for-profit colleges in trying to stop the Sweet v. Cardona settlement. Their appeal claimed the settlement caused “reputational harm” without due process. Federal courts dismissed these arguments, clearing the way for loan discharges to proceed.
Students have alleged that ANU exaggerated program outcomes and left them with worthless credentials. Many borrowers found themselves unable to transfer credits or obtain employment in their field after graduation, raising concerns about fraudulent inducement and misrepresentation.
If you took out federal loans to attend American National University and believe the school misled you, you have the right to file a Borrower Defense to Repayment (BDR) application. Many former students were pressured into enrolling under false promises and are now stuck with unmanageable debt.
If you attended any of the schools listed here, you may be eligible for Borrower Defense. Link your experience to one of these deep dive articles:
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