Stevens-Henager College Closed: Could Your Student Loans Be Forgiven?

You enrolled at Stevens-Henager College hoping for a better career. But what happens when the school closes, troubling legal findings emerge, and your student loan debt remains?

If Stevens-Henager College misled you, Borrower Defense to Repayment may offer a path toward federal student loan discharge.

Former Stevens-Henager College students have important reasons to investigate their federal student loan forgiveness options.

From a major Colorado consumer-protection case involving its parent organization to accreditation withdrawal and inclusion in the landmark Sweet v. Cardona settlement, the school's history deserves a closer look.

Stevens-Henager College: Lawsuits, Legal Findings, and Accreditation Problems

Colorado Consumer Fraud Case and $3 Million Penalty

Stevens-Henager College's parent organization, the Center for Excellence in Higher Education (CEHE), was involved in a major Colorado consumer-protection lawsuit.

The case examined deceptive practices at affiliated CollegeAmerica schools, including misleading representations concerning:

• Graduate salaries and employment prospects.
• Job placement rates.
• Student financing and affordability.
• Career training and professional certifications.

A trial court imposed $3 million in civil penalties, and the Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed the judgments in December 2025. Stevens-Henager College, Inc. was among the named corporate defendants, although the specific conduct examined centered on CollegeAmerica's Colorado operations.

👉 Read the Colorado Court of Appeals decision.

Federal Investigation and False Claims Act Litigation

The U.S. Department of Justice also brought a False Claims Act lawsuit directly against Stevens-Henager College, alleging improper recruiter incentive payments connected to student enrollment and federal financial aid.

The litigation raised serious questions about recruitment practices. However, a federal jury ruled in the college's favor on the government's False Claims Act claims in May 2025.

👉 Read the DOJ's original allegations and the reported jury outcome.

Accreditation Withdrawal and Sudden 2021 Closure

In 2021, the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) upheld decisions withdrawing accreditation from Stevens-Henager College locations in Murray, Utah, and Boise, Idaho.

The withdrawal became effective August 1, 2021, the same date Stevens-Henager College and other CEHE institutions closed.

For students still pursuing degrees, the shutdown created concerns about interrupted education, transferring credits, and outstanding student loans.

👉 See the official accreditation action and U.S. Department of Education closure information.

Stevens-Henager College Is Listed in Sweet v. Cardona – Exhibit C

Stevens-Henager appears in Exhibit C of the landmark Sweet v. Cardona Borrower Defense settlement, listed under the Center for Excellence in Higher Education.

The settlement provides significant federal student loan relief for borrowers who meet its specific eligibility requirements.

👉 View the official Sweet v. Cardona Exhibit C school list

Importantly, inclusion in Exhibit C does not automatically qualify every former Stevens-Henager student for forgiveness. Eligibility depends on the settlement's application dates and other requirements. Borrowers outside the settlement may still pursue an individual Borrower Defense claim.

Could You Qualify for Stevens-Henager College Loan Forgiveness?

If Stevens-Henager College misled you about career opportunities, job placement rates, tuition costs, accreditation, or the education you would receive, Borrower Defense to Repayment may offer a path toward federal student loan discharge.

Your eligibility depends on your individual experience, loan history, applicable rules, and supporting evidence.

Students affected by the 2021 closure should also investigate Closed School Discharge, a separate federal loan relief option.

You borrowed money to build a future. You deserve to know whether you have a legitimate opportunity for relief.

Want to explore your options?

• Get professional assistance: Check your Borrower Defense eligibility.
• Prefer to apply yourself? Follow our Borrower Defense DIY Guide.
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Take the First Step Toward Student Loan Relief

Attended Stevens-Henager College? Don't leave potential student loan forgiveness options unexplored.

Discover whether the school's history and your personal experience could support a Borrower Defense application.

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Prefer speaking with someone? Call 800-261-2946 to discuss professional assistance with your Borrower Defense options.

Eligibility and loan discharge are not guaranteed. Each application is subject to the applicable federal requirements.

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