Why Colorado Technical University Students May Qualify
for Loan Forgiveness

Colorado Technical University (CTU), owned by Career Education Corporation (CEC), has been tied to multiple lawsuits, federal settlements, and student complaints over deceptive marketing, inflated educational value, and predatory recruitment practices. These findings make CTU a strong candidate for Borrower Defense to Repayment (BDR) claims.

If you borrowed federal loans to attend CTU, you may be entitled to a full discharge of your student debt.

Key Legal Actions Against CTU

Whistleblower Lawsuit (2021 – Ongoing)

• A former faculty member alleged CTU inflated credit hours and course content to secure more federal aid.
• In 2025, the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals rejected CTU’s attempt to dismiss the case, meaning litigation is moving forward.

FTC Settlement ($30 Million – 2019)

• The FTC charged CTU’s parent company (CEC) with deceptive lead generation tactics, including pretending to be affiliated with the U.S. military to lure in service members.
• CEC paid $30 million to settle these charges.

Multi-State Attorneys General Agreement (2019)

• CTU entered into an Assurance of Voluntary Compliance (AVC) with several state attorneys general.
• While not admitting wrongdoing, CTU agreed to overhaul its recruitment and enrollment practices due to allegations of misleading students.

Sweet v. Cardona Settlement (2022)

• Colorado Technical University was listed among schools in the $6 billion Sweet v. Cardona settlement, covering widespread claims of fraud and misrepresentation.
• This inclusion signals the Department of Education considers CTU high risk for misconduct.

Borrower Defense Applications Already Filed

• As of mid-2021, at least 890 pending Borrower Defense claims were tied to CTU.
• This shows many former students are already pursuing forgiveness—and you can too.

Who Qualifies for Borrower Defense Against CTU?

You may qualify if:

• CTU misled you about job placement rates, credit transfers, or accreditation.
• You were recruited with false promises about cost, financial aid, or career outcomes.
• You borrowed federal student loans to attend.

Successful BDR applicants can receive:

• 100% loan discharge (your balance wiped out)
• Refund of past payments
• Credit repair to remove negative marks on your credit history

How to Apply for Loan Forgiveness

1. DIY Option: You can apply directly using our Borrower Defense DIY Guide.
2. Get Professional Help: Because CTU has a complex litigation history, professional assistance can improve your chances of approval.

👉 Check your eligibility now

Related Schools with Lawsuits & Forgiveness Options

CTU isn’t alone. Other for-profit schools have faced lawsuits and were included in federal settlements. Learn more about:

• American Intercontinental University Under Fire
• Sanford-Brown’s Legal Turmoil
• Lincoln Educational Services Legal Battles
• University of Phoenix  and Corinthian Colleges  Lawsuits
• ITT Technical Institute’s Legal Turmoil
• DeVry Scandals

• The Legal Legacy of Westwood College

See the full list of all universities with misconduct claims

Take Action Now

Student loan collections have resumed in 2025, and thousands of Borrower Defense claims are backlogged. If you went to Colorado Technical University, now is the time to act.

🎯 Don’t wait for the DOE to decide your future—start your claim today.

👉 Start your loan relief request now

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