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Florida Career College Borrower Defense Alert

If you attended Florida Career College (FCC), there is urgent news that could wipe out your federal student loans. FCC was named in the massive $6 billion Sweet v. Cardona borrower defense settlement, placing it among dozens of schools flagged for misconduct, fraud, or misrepresentation.

Why Florida Career College Students Are Filing Claims

Florida Career College has been repeatedly scrutinized for misleading advertising, deceptive enrollment tactics, and misrepresenting job placement statistics. According to the Department of Education, FCC was included in the Sweet v. Cardona list due to "strong indicia" of fraud or misconduct that impacted student borrowers.

That means if you took out federal loans to attend Florida Career College, you may be eligible for full loan cancellation under the Borrower Defense to Repayment (BDR) program.

What Is Borrower Defense?

Borrower Defense is a legal relief program that lets students apply for loan forgiveness if their school misled them or violated state laws. In 2023–2025 alone, over $17 billion has been canceled for affected borrowers.

Key Eligibility Factors

To qualify for a Borrower Defense discharge:

  • You must have federal student loans (Direct Loans)
  • You must prove that Florida Career College misled you or broke the law
  • You do not have to be in default
  • You can still qualify even if you completed your program

But here’s the catch: Even though FCC has officially closed and is under federal scrutiny, you still need to submit a formal application to qualify for forgiveness.

👉 Check your eligibility now for FREE

Lawsuits and Closure: Why FCC Was Flagged

Florida Career College has faced:

  • Inclusion in Sweet v. Cardona (Exhibit C): Confirmed to be part of the landmark $6 billion borrower defense settlement
  • Operational control by IEC Corporation: Also associated with other flagged schools like United Education Institute, raising red flags about systemic misconduct
  • Negative  accreditation outcomes and deceptive recruitment allegations documented by state attorneys and federal complaints
  • As of April 30, 2024, Florida Career College has officially closed its doors and is no longer accepting students. According to the Department of Education, students who were enrolled at the time of closure or withdrew within 180 days before the closure may qualify for Closed School Loan Discharge.

These issues reflect a pattern of deceptive practices, which is a core requirement for BDR eligibility.

Real Stories, Real Results

FCC borrowers just like you are getting relief:

  • Thousands of applications have been closed for similarly situated schools
  • Over 264,000 BDR claims are still pending, but prioritized for fast tracking if your school is on the Sweet v. Cardona list.

☎Don’t wait in that line. You could qualify for full discharge now.

How to Apply for Borrower Defense

You have two options:

Option 1: File with help from a professional

We make the process easy, fast, and effective. Our team handles the paperwork and builds your legal case.

👉 Start your loan relief request today

Option 2: Do it yourself

Prefer to file solo? No problem. Follow our step by step DIY Borrower Defense Guide

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