Were You Misled by Los Angeles Film School?

If you took out student loans to attend the Los Angeles Film School (LAFS), you may be eligible for full loan forgiveness through a powerful federal program: Borrower Defense to Repayment. This isn't just a theory. LAFS has been the subject of a major class action lawsuit that alleged the school systematically lied to students about job placements and career outcomes.

Why LAFS Borrowers Are Filing Claims

In 2010, former students of LAFS and its sister school, Los Angeles Recording School, filed a class action lawsuit accusing the school of deceptive marketing practices:

• Students were promised careers in the entertainment industry but were placed in unrelated jobs like retail (e.g., Guitar Center, Apple Store).
• These low-wage jobs were allegedly misclassified as "creative industry" roles to inflate LAFS’s employment statistics.
• Students were reportedly bribed with gift cards to sign documents that would help the school maintain its accreditation.

"They said I’d work on film sets. I ended up selling iPhones. Now I owe $60,000." — Former LAFS Student

These allegations are textbook grounds for Borrower Defense under federal guidelines. If you were misled, your loans could be 100% canceled.

Do You Qualify for Borrower Defense?

You may qualify if:

• You attended LAFS or Los Angeles Recording School.
• You were promised specific career outcomes that never materialized.
• You believe the school misrepresented its job placement, accreditation, or costs.

Borrower Defense claims are especially strong when tied to documented lawsuits, as is the case with LAFS.

How to File a Borrower Defense Claim

Option 1: Let Experts Handle It

• Start your loan relief request today
• Our specialists will handle the paperwork, legal language, and evidence gathering.

Option 2: Do It Yourself

• Follow our Borrower Defense DIY Guide

But here’s the catch: the process is time sensitive, and incomplete applications often get denied.

Professional help boosts approval odds significantly.

What If I Already Paid Off My LAFS Loans?

Even if you've paid off your loans, you could be entitled to a refund. The Borrower Defense program allows for reimbursement of prior payments if your claim is approved.

Other For-Profit Schools Under Fire

If you or someone you know attended other for-profit schools, they might also qualify. Explore recent cases:

• 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
  and many more …

You can also view our full list of flagged schools.

Why Act Now?

• Collections and wage garnishment resumed May 2025 after a 5 year pause.
• The Department of Education is overwhelmed with huge number of pending Borrower Defense claims.
• The longer you wait, the longer you stay in debt.

Don’t wait to become another statistic. Get your loans forgiven—or refunded.

Speak with a specialist now. Don’t leave your future to chance.

👉 Check Your Eligibility Now

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