Were You Misled by the 
Chicago School of Professional Psychology?

If you attended the Chicago School of Professional Psychology (TCSPP), your federal student loansmay be eligible for forgiveness under the Borrower Defense to Repayment (BDR) program. 

Why? Because of multiple lawsuits, deceptive practices, and a massive $11.2 million legal settlement that exposed how the school misled students about accreditation.

Why It Matters Now

The Department of Education is under pressure. A huge number of Borrower Defense applications are still pending, and federal collections resumed in May 2025. If you were scammed by TCSPP, now is the time to take action — before collections or wage garnishment kick in.

Legal Actions Against TCSPP That Could Wipe Out Your Loans

$11.2 Million Settlement Over Accreditation Lies

In 2016, a class-action lawsuit against TCSPP’s Los Angeles campus ended in a $11.2 million settlement. Students were told their doctoral program was APA-accredited when it wasn’t — a major requirement for licensing and employment in psychology.

This case is one of the strongest Borrower Defense examples in recent history.

Aggressive & Deceptive Recruitment

Former students reported the school’s recruitment lies:

• Group phone calls with multiple reps pressuring them to enroll
• Promises of career success that never materialized
• Inconsistent or misleading program details

Job Placement Failures

Many graduates struggle to find work in psychology due to the school’s poor reputation and lack of proper accreditation at certain campuses. 

This aligns with a growing pattern of employment misrepresentation, another key qualifier for BDR.

High Tuition, Low Value

• Graduate tuitions were very high 
• Students say the cost wasn’t worth it given poor job prospects
• Some programs weren’t even accredited when students enrolled

Who Qualifies for Borrower Defense?

If you experienced any of the following while at TCSPP:

• Misleading info about accreditation
• False promises about job placement
• Aggressive recruitment tactics
• High costs not matched by value or outcomes

Then you likely qualify for a full federal loan discharge.

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For the full list, visit: All Approved Schools

What To Do Next

Don’t wait until your wages are garnished or your tax refund is seized. If you attended TCSPP, you could be eligible for complete federal loan forgiveness under Borrower Defense.

Start Your Loan Relief Request Today

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