If you attended Berkeley College, you may be eligible to cancel your federal student loans through the Borrower Defense to Repayment (BDR) program. This relief is specifically for students who were misled, defrauded, or harmed by their school’s illegal or deceptive practices—and Berkeley College has a long record of lawsuits, investigations, and allegations that directly support BDR claims.
In 2022, the New York State Attorney General filed a sweeping lawsuit against Berkeley College (Index No. 452329/2018, Supreme Court of NY), alleging widespread fraud and illegal practices. The case exposed:
This lawsuit, combined with years of complaints and internal records, provides powerful evidence for Borrower Defense claims.
The Borrower Defense to Repayment program allows loan forgiveness if your school:
In Berkeley College’s case, the following misconduct was reported or litigated:
You may qualify for full federal loan discharge if:
Even if you graduated, you could still qualify if the school’s conduct caused long-term harm, such as missed job opportunities, unpaid certification fees, or useless credits.
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Berkeley College isn’t alone. Dozens of other for-profit schools were sued or investigated for similar misconduct. Read about them in our Latest News, including:
You can also browse the full list of schools to see if yours is on it.
Thousands of students have already submitted their Borrower Defense applications and had their loans forgiven. If you went to Berkeley College and feel you were misled, you are not alone—and you may be entitled to a fresh financial start.
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