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Sent to a friend[4622] Devry University - Devry charges exhorbitant tuition fees
I attended Devry for a single semester. I realized in the second week when the bills started to arrive that something was not right. They quoted me $50,000-$60,000. for a 3-year bachelors program but at over $10,000. per semester for full time at Devry, the math does not make sense!! $30,000/Year times 3 years = $90,000. And that's only if you finish in 3 years!! I took them to California small claims court and won a $6500. judgment against them (it is easy to do without a lawyer), but they still refuse to pay and they are holding my transcript hostage which has brought my education to a complete standstill as I had to drop out since I cannot obtain any college financing of any type, (loans or grants) until after I get Devry to release my transcript. If you are thinking about going to Devry, do some more research. You will find tons of complaints and lawsuits alleging overcharging and worthless degree value. There has been many class action suits against them and the California Department of Consumer Affairs is working on legislation to force these private colleges to realistic regulations. They are presently unregulated, even here in California whereas any real college in California is regulated by strict guidelines and business code. AVOID Devry University. Go to a real college. Especially here in California we have the best community and state college system in the country. Use it!!Posted 3 years ago
Rating:3.29
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- Here's an update on my legal case against DeVry. I finally got a small claims judge to order Devry to release my transcript which happened just recently and freed up my student financing. But I am still pursuing the collection of a $6500./judgment against Devry which was previously awarded to me by the small claims court here in San Diego.
It is very easy to sue someone yourself in small claims court. No lawyers are allowed in small claims court so even DeVry cannot send a lawyer to represent them. It cost under $100. to file and serve a small claims case in San Diego. You can sue a company in whatever city that you did business with them; or in the case of a school, in whatever city you attended college.
DeVry will have to show up and explain why they overcharged you and it is very possible that the judge will award you a refund, just like he did for me. Small claims court is for the regular people like you and me. They are very helpful and every small claims court offers free legal advisors that will complete all of the paperwork for you and tell you how to prepare your case. It is easy.
If you want to sue DeVry in any of the southern California campuses; here is the name and address they use on their business license. You will serve them with your small claims papers at this address and then they will send a representative from Illinois to appear in the court where you filed.
CT Corporate System dba DeVry University
818 W. 7th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90017
This is public information so I am not breaking any rules devulging this.
Posted 2 years agoReport - I attended for one semester, and only took two general ed classes, and my bill came out to nearly 5,000 dollars! But I don't recall being explained the fees before I enrolled! What can I do?
Posted 2 years agoReport - I wouldn't go to Devry if someone paid me. I know for a fact that they are a scam. They tout "real world experience" of their instructors. Well I know one personally that is teaching game design classes at one campus and he has never held a job in that field in his life. He messed around with it as a hobby but nothing he's ever done looks any better than games you'd see on the old Nintendo or Ataris of YEARS ago. He doesn't even have a master's degree but a 13 year old B.S. in computer science with very little additional education since then. Yet they have him standing up there in front of unknowing students that are paying a lot of money that think they're learning how to program games from someone with "real world" experience and is an "expert" in the field. It's a sham. Go to a REAL school to get a degree, not these "for profit" schools that just care about the money and lie to you about the qualifications and quality of their instructors and also get people all reved up about a career in making video games when the chances of one actually getting a job in that field with a Devry degree are pretty darn low and there's not much else you can do with a degree in that from Devry in the job market, even when we aren't in a recession.
Posted 2 years agoReport - I am looking to get more information on how to sue DeVry for my $38,000 of wasted tuition fees. I was reaching my max loans so I had to transfer to Cal Poly who kicked me back to Mt. Sac because they would not accept ANY OF MY CREDITS that I was charged $38,000 for! How can this be legal? Can anyone please help me. shantrastarr@yahoo.com.... please email me
Posted 1 year agoReport - I sued and they tried to settle. I am trying to upload a copy of the settlement. This school is a fraud and they have been exposed. There is a class action being started send your information to rnbsinger75@yahoo.com make sure you have evidence of what you were told like emails. Go to help.devry.edu to print them.
Here is a copy of the settlement documents.
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND GENERAL RELEASE
This Settlement Agreement and Release (the “Agreementâ€Â) is entered into between DeVry University, Inc. (“DeVryâ€Â), and Plaintiff
Incorporation of Recitals. The recitals set forth in the Background section above are incorporated in the body of this Agreement as if fully set forth herein.
2. Monetary Consideration. Upon the later of (a) receipt of this Agreement signed by all parties and (b) notice that Plaintiff has dismissed the Complaint with prejudice, DeVry shall forgive the outstanding balance on Plaintiff's account with DeVry and shall not seek payment of the outstanding balance on this account from Ellis; provided that if Plaintiff ever re-enrolls at DeVry or another institution owned or operated by DeVry Inc., the balance on his account resulting from Plaintiff's attendance at DeVry at any time prior to his execution of this Agreement shall become immediately due and payable.
3. As an element of, and in order to induce DeVry to enter into, this settlement, Plaintiff and his heirs, representatives and assigns, do hereby absolutely and unconditionally forever release, discharge and acquit DeVry and its parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, directors, partners, members, stockholders, employees, agents, attorneys, successors and assigns, of and from any and all claims, demands, obligations, liabilities, indebtedness, breaches of contract, breaches of duty or any relationship, acts, omissions, misfeasance, malfeasance, cause or causes of action, debts, sums of money, accounts, compensation, contracts, controversies, promises, damages, costs, losses and expenses, of every type, kind, nature, description or character, and irrespective of how, why, or by reason of what facts, whether heretofore or now existing, of whatever kind or name, whether known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected, liquidated or unliquidated, arising from any time leading up to and including the date which this Agreement is signed by him; provided however, that Plaintiff does not release and expressly preserves the right to enforce his rights under this Agreement and to compel performance and satisfaction by DeVry of its obligations hereunder.
4. No Admission of Liability. The execution of this Agreement shall not be deemed or construed as an admission of liability by DeVry, and DeVry expressly denies liability of any nature whatsoever arising from or related to the subject of the Agreement.
5. Confidentiality; Public Statements. The parties agree that both the existence of the Agreement and the terms contained in this Agreement are confidential and shall not be disclosed to any third parties, except that the parties may disclose the foregoing (a) to the extent required by legal process, court order, or applicable law, rule or regulation, (b) to their respective attorneys, accountants, auditors or financial advisors, and boards of directors, and to governmental bodies to the extent necessary to comply with any applicable tax or financial reporting laws, rules or regulations, and (c) in the event of a breach to allow the non-breaching party to enforce his, her, or its rights under the Agreement in the courts in the Chicago metropolitan area. In the event of any inquiries by any third party concerning the status or resolution of the Complaint, no information shall be disclosed other than that such matters have been “resolved.â€Â
6. Non-Disparagement. Plaintiff agrees to refrain from any communications with third parties, written or oral, that could reasonably be considered to constitute disparagement of DeVry.
7. Non-Cooperation and Non-Solicitation. Plaintiff agrees that he will not assist any attorneys or their clients in the presentation or prosecution of any disputes, differences, grievances, claims, charges, or complaints by any third party against DeVry, unless compelled by lawful subpoena or court order. Plaintiff further agrees that he will not solicit or encourage any third party to present or prosecute any disputes, differences, grievances, claims, charges, or complaints against DeVry.
8. Understanding of the Parties. (a) This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the parties and supercedes all prior agreements, agreements in principle, and written or oral communications with respect to the resolution of the Complaint. (b) This Agreement may not be modified, amended or terminated, except by a written agreement which is signed by each of the parties hereto. (c) Each party represents and warrants (i) that he or it has had the opportunity to obtain independent advice from counsel of its choosing in negotiations for and the execution of the Agreement, (ii) that he or it has read the Agreement or have had the same read to them by his or its counsel, and (iii) that he or it is fully aware of its contents and legal effect.
9. Authority. Each person executing this Agreement represents and warrants that such person is lawfully authorized and empowered to execute the same as an individual or on behalf of the entity on whose behalf such person is signing, and that upon such execution this Agreement will be binding on such entity without any further approval, ratification, or other action.
10. Binding on Successors and Assigns. Neither this Agreement nor any interest hereunder may be assigned by any party without the prior written consent of all other parties to this Agreement. This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties and their respective successors, permitted assigns, heirs, and executors notwithstanding any reorganization, merger, or consolidation of any party hereto.
11. Severability. The parties agree that, if any term or provision of this Agreement is found to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, then the invalid or unenforceable term or provision shall be severed so as to make the Agreement enforceable to the fullest extent permissible under applicable law.
12. Further Assurances. The parties agree to execute any additional documents to do all other acts reasonably required to effect the intent and purposes of this Agreement. 13. Applicable Law. This Agreement shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois, irrespective of its conflict of law rules.
14. Headings. The paragraph headings contained herein are for convenience only and are not intended to add or subtract from the text hereof.
15. No Third Party Beneficiaries. Nothing contained herein is intended to confer any rights on any person or entity other than the parties hereto. No third party beneficiary rights shall be conferred on any party by virtue of this Agreement or any term or provision hereof.
16. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in more than one counterpart, each of which shall be deemed to be an original and all of which, taken together, shall constitute one agreement binding on all parties.
17. Court Jurisdiction. The parties agree that in the event of a breach of this Agreement, the party seeking enforcement shall be entitled to specific performance in a court in the metropolitan area of Chicago, Illinois and the prevailing party shall be entitled to an award of its costs and attorney fees in connection with such application. The parties submit to the jurisdiction of the courts in the metropolitan area of Chicago, Illinois, to resolve any disputes arising from, or relating to, this Agreement.
18. Agreement as Evidence. Nothing in this Agreement shall prohibit a party from offering the Agreement as evidence in a legal, administrative, or quasi-judicial proceeding involving a claim released herein.
19. This Agreement shall be construed as a whole and not for or against any party.
20. Any notice desired or required to be given hereunder shall, unless otherwise specified, be sufficient if in writing and personally delivered or sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, as follows:
If to DeVry, to:
Laura Sitarski
DeVry Inc.
3005 Highland Parkway, 7th floor
Downers Grove, IL 60515-5799
or to such other address as the addressee may specify in a notice fully given to the sender as provided herein.
AGREED AND ACCEPTED.
Dated:
DEVRY UNIVERSITY, INC.
By: ____________________
Name: ____________________
Title: _____________________
Posted 1 year agoReport - Im sorry its rnbsinger75@gmail. Hopefully everyone will see this....
Posted 1 year agoReport - As officials in California have grappled for more than two years with a structure and law for regulating for-profit colleges in the state, there has been much speculation about hypothetical ways in which the expiration of the law governing for-profit regulation could limit the ability of students to seek redress from career colleges for perceived wrongs. But examples of actual effects have been hard to come by.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit offered one on Friday, though. A three-judge panel of the court tossed out a former student's lawsuit against DeVry University, saying that it could not consider an appeal of a lower court's decision October 2007 against him because the California Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education Reform Act, "on which all of [the student's] claims are based, was repealed" without a clause that continued its enforcement. California has not passed a new law to succeed the expired one. "Because we cannot grant any effective relief, we lack jurisdiction to entertain this appeal."
DeVry officials played down the significance of the appeals court's ruling, noting that the lower court judge had fully rejected Saro Daghlian's accusations that DeVry had violated California law by failing to provide written disclosure explaining that credits he earned there might not transfer to other colleges. California's private postsecondary law, which was in effect at the time of Daghlian's suit, required such disclosure.
"If you're asking if this opinion illuminates the extent to which [the sunsetting of California's private postsecondary law] creates an absence of means" for students, "it would be incorrect to focus on this" appeals court ruling rather than the lower court judge's original decision, Gregory S. Davis, senior vice president and general counsel of DeVry Inc., said in an interview Friday.
"DeVry got sued for a huge number over a disclosure that it was never appropriate for it to have had to make, and made anyway. The court looked at it extremely carefully" and found that DeVry was right. "The guy had his recourse," Davis added, "and justice was done."
J. Mark Moore, a lawyer for Daghlian, the former student, said that the absence of an enforceable California law absolutely impaired his client's ability to benefit from the full legal protections due to him.
"We believe that the trial court judge made constitutional errors that resulted in summary judgment, and that we had a good chance of winning that issue," Moore said. "And we were arguing that the lower court also made decisions that resulted in the improper denial of class certification," which would have greatly expanded the potential claims against DeVry.
"Yet his ability to establish that on appeal is basically over, because the State of California let these statutes get repealed without a savings clause. It wiped out our case," and with it Daghlian's recourse to legal remedies in California, Moore said.
If lawyers for DeVry and Daghlian disagree on whether the lack of a law and vibrant for-profit regulatory structure denied this one particular former student, they agree that the state's continued failure to put in place such a system is a problem.
"California's lack of regulatory structure has caused confusion for students and institution," said Sharon Thomas Parrott, senior vice president for government and regulatory affairs and chief compliance officer at DeVry. That's why "we have been working in support of legislation that does give California the regulatory structure to have oversight over all of the institutions" -- legislation that consumer advocates and for-profit college officials continue to view through different lenses, but that appears (again) to be creeping toward a resolution.
I am guessing Devry's Credits DO NOT TRANSFER.
Posted 1 year agoReport - thanks alot for letting me know about this school cause i was thinking about going but i am not going down that road. thank you so muchyou save me i really appreciate the truth.
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