International Academy of Design and Technology: 
Borrower Defense Alert

Were you misled by the International Academy of Design and Technology (IADT)? You are not alone—and you may qualify for complete federal student loan forgiveness.

The Department of Education has identified IADT as part of a long list of for profit institutions that engaged in widespread misconduct. If you attended IADT and took out federal loans, you may be eligible to cancel your entire debt through a powerful program called Borrower Defense to Repayment.

Why This Matters Now

Following the 2022 Sweet v. Cardona settlement, IADT was listed as one of over 150 schools whose students are presumed eligible for loan relief due to substantial misconduct. If you submit a valid Borrower Defense application, your loans could be fully wiped out.

But here’s the catch—this isn’t automatic. You need to file a formal application, and many borrowers don’t even know they qualify.

What Was the Problem With IADT?

IADT was owned by Career Education Corporation (CEC), a company repeatedly investigated for deceptive recruiting practices, inflated job placement rates, and misrepresentation of program accreditation and transferability of credits.

Major legal actions and settlements include:

• 2019: CEC settled with 48 states and the District of Columbia for $493.7 million in debt forgiveness due to deceptive practices.
• 2022: Department of Education included IADT in the Sweet v. Cardona lawsuit Exhibit C, acknowledging credible evidence of school misconduct.

Students were often:

• Misled about job placement rates (some programs claimed over 90% when actual rates were far lower)
• Enrolled in programs with no real accreditation or transfer credit potential
• Promised hands-on training and industry connections that didn’t exist
• Encouraged to take on large federal loans under false pretenses

This type of behavior qualifies for Borrower Defense.

Do You Qualify?

You may be eligible for full student loan cancellation if:

• You attended any IADT campus before it closed or was absorbed
• You took out federal student loans (Direct Loans, FFEL)
• You were misled, defrauded, or did not receive what was promised

Benefits of Filing a Borrower Defense Claim

• 100% federal loan cancellation (including interest)
• Refund of past payments you made on the loans
• Restoration of eligibility for federal aid
• Repair to your credit report

How to Apply (Two Options)

1. Do-It-Yourself: Visit our DIY Borrower Defense Guide for step-by-step instructions.
2. Get Help from a Specialist: We’ll prepare and file your claim, handle all evidence and paperwork, and fight for approval—backed by our proven success record.

✅ Check your eligibility now

Real-World Example

"IADT promised I’d become a video game designer. But after graduation, none of the credits transferred and every job I applied to said I didn’t have the qualifications. I filed with DefenseClaims, and my $37,000 in loans were discharged within months." — Marcus R., Illinois

Related Schools in the Sweet v. Cardona Case

If you know others who attended schools owned by Career Education Corporation, they may also qualify. Common examples:

• 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 more approved schools here or browse the full list.

Final Thoughts

Don’t wait. The backlog is real, and the longer you delay, the longer you may be stuck in debt you shouldn't owe.

Speak with a specialist now or start your loan relief request today.

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