ASA College Borrower Defense

Lawsuits, Investigations & School Closure

If you attended ASA College and took out federal student loans, it's worth taking a closer look at the school's history. While attending a school with legal problems does not automatically qualify someone for Borrower Defense, government investigations, enforcement actions, misleading practices, and school closure can all be relevant evidence when combined with your own experience.

If you believe ASA College misled you about employment outcomes, accreditation, transferability of credits, or other important aspects of enrollment, you may be eligible to apply for Borrower Defense to Repayment.

👉 Start your loan relief request today by determining whether your circumstances may support a Borrower Defense application.

Why ASA College Has Received Increased Scrutiny

ASA College was a private for-profit institution with campuses in New York and Florida. In 2023, the school permanently closed after losing accreditation and facing significant regulatory pressure.

Several publicly reported issues have drawn attention to the school over the years, including:

• Loss of institutional accreditation before closing.
• Restrictions on access to federal financial aid.
• Consumer protection action alleging misleading advertising directed at low-income communities and immigrants.
• Public reports of governance disputes involving former leadership.
• Employee class-action litigation related to unpaid wages.
• Permanent closure without a broad teach-out plan for many students.

These events do not automatically prove misconduct toward every student, but they may be useful supporting background if they relate to your own enrollment experience.

Consumer Protection Action

New York City's consumer protection authorities announced that ASA College agreed to pay more than $100,000 following allegations involving misleading advertising practices targeting prospective students, including immigrants and lower-income consumers.

If you enrolled after relying on advertising or recruiter statements that later proved inaccurate, those facts may be relevant when preparing a Borrower Defense application.

Accreditation Problems and School Closure

One of the most significant developments occurred when ASA College lost accreditation after its accreditor concluded the institution no longer met multiple accreditation standards. Shortly afterward, the college permanently ceased operations in March 2023.

Borrowers often report concerns involving:

• Employment promises
• Degree value
• Transferability of credits
• Program quality
• Financial aid representations

If your experience involved any of these issues, documenting them can strengthen your application.

Is ASA College Included in the Sweet v. Cardona Settlement?

Unlike many large for-profit institutions, ASA College was not included on Exhibit C of the Sweet v. Cardona settlement. Exhibit C identified specific schools whose borrowers qualified for automatic settlement relief if they met the settlement requirements.

That does not mean you cannot apply for Borrower Defense.

The U.S. Department of Education continues to accept new Borrower Defense applications from borrowers who believe their schools violated applicable laws or made substantial misrepresentations, regardless of whether the school appeared on the Sweet settlement list.

Could You Qualify for Borrower Defense?

You may wish to consider filing a Borrower Defense application if you believe ASA College:

• Misrepresented job placement rates.
• Misled you about graduate earnings.
• Made inaccurate statements regarding accreditation.
• Promised credits would transfer when they did not.
• Misrepresented licensing or certification outcomes.
• Used deceptive recruiting or enrollment practices.

Every application is evaluated individually by the U.S. Department of Education based on the evidence submitted.

Check Your Eligibility Now

The strongest Borrower Defense applications typically combine:

• Your personal statement
• Enrollment documents
• Emails or advertisements
• Financial aid records
• Public investigations, settlements, regulatory findings, or lawsuits involving the school

These materials together may help demonstrate how the school's conduct affected your decision to enroll.

👉 Check your eligibility now

Helpful Resources

If you want to prepare your own application, follow our complete DIY Borrower Defense Guide:

https://defenseclaims.com/borrower-defense-diy-guide

You can also review misconduct information involving other schools:

https://defenseclaims.com/usable-misconduct

Looking for another institution? Browse our complete school directory:

https://defenseclaims.com/all-universities

Final Call to Action

If you attended ASA College and believe you were misled before enrolling, don't wait to explore your options.

👉 Start your Borrower Defense review today and determine whether your federal student loans may qualify for discharge.

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