If you attended Colorado Technical University (CTU) and were misled about the quality of education, job placement services, or program costs—you’re not alone. CTU has been at the center of multiple lawsuits, federal investigations, and regulatory settlements, all of which point to serious misconduct that may qualify former students for full federal student loan forgiveness through the Borrower Defense to Repayment (BDR) program.
In a federal False Claims Act lawsuit filed by a former faculty member, CTU was accused of inflating the actual credit hours and educational content provided to students in order to receive excess federal financial aid. This alleged fraud targeted low-income students and veterans, exaggerating course quality while delivering less instruction than reported.
In early 2025, the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals rejected CTU’s attempt to dismiss the case, allowing it to move forward. This reinforces the seriousness of the allegations and opens the door for harmed students to pursue federal relief.
CTU’s parent company, Career Education Corporation (CEC), settled with the Federal Trade Commission after it was found using deceptive lead generators that falsely posed as U.S. military recruiters. These fake websites lured veterans and military families under the guise of government job opportunities—only to redirect them to CTU and other for-profit colleges.
The result? A $30 million settlement and strong confirmation that CTU participated in misleading recruiting tactics that misrepresented its affiliations and benefits.
CEC also entered into an Assurance of Voluntary Compliance (AVC) agreement with numerous state attorneys general. This legally binding settlement addressed widespread complaints of deceptive recruitment and admissions practices. Though CTU did not admit guilt, it was forced to implement compliance reforms to avoid further lawsuits.
This move followed years of state-level investigations into misleading advertising, inflated job placement claims, and high-pressure enrollment tactics affecting CTU students across the country.
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