San Diego City College will offer free academic and financial counseling during a workshop for former ITT Technical Institute students on Wednesday.
More than 130 ITT Technical Institute locations closed down in September amid an investigation by the U.S. Department of Education, including campuses in National City and Vista. The U.S. Department of Education banned the for-profit school from enrolling new students who use federal financial aid. ITT was also ordered to pay $152 million to the government to cover student refunds and other liabilities.
The sudden closures left hundreds of students will little options to continue their education, some of whom were veterans.
Some local community colleges, including Mesa, Miramar and San Diego City College opened up their door for former students. But other schools, such as Cal State San Marcos told NBC 7 that they could not accept any credits from ITT because it was not a regionally accredited school.
"The San Diego Community College District is doing everything it can to get former ITT Tech students back on track and on their way toward securing a certificate or a degree," said Lynn Neault, vice chancellor of student services for San Diego Community College District (SDCCD).
Since ITT Technical Institute was not a regionally accredited school, SDCCD officials say other options may be available for former students.
San Diego City College will host a workshop from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday at the Corporate Education Center located at 1551 C Street. The workshop will cover financial aid, veterans’ benefits and options for exploring different educational opportunities.
