Refund Process Updates for Students of Everest, WyoTech, and Heald

Last week, the Department of Education released new information about additional Corinthian students who might be eligible for a receive a refund if you believe you were deceived by the school when you enrolled. The process you will use to apply depends on which school you attended, what you studied, and when you enrolled. We’ve included information about how to apply for loan forgiveness below.

We still do not think think this is enough. There should be automatic loan discharge for any student who was defrauded by Corinthian without the need for application. However, we wanted to be sure that you saw this news and had the tools to apply for loan forgiveness.

Special Instructions for Certain Everest Institute, Everest College, Everest University, and WyoTech Students

If you enrolled in one of the Everest or WyoTech programs during the time period listed here and want to apply for a student loan discharge because your school violated state law, you must do the following:

  1. Complete this online form
     
  2. If you’d prefer to print and mail your application, use this version. Send your signed form to the Department of Education by:
    • email to FSAOperations@ed.gov
       
    • or by regular mail to 
      Department of Education
      P.O. Box 194407
      San Francisco, CA 94119

Special Instructions for Certain Heald College Students

If you were enrolled in one of the Heald College programs on or after the dates listed here and want to apply for a student loan discharge because your school violated state law, you must do the following:

  1. Complete this online form
     
  2. If you’d prefer to print and mail your application, use this version. Send your signed form to the Department of Education by:
    • email to FSAOperations@ed.gov
       
    • or by regular mail to
      Department of Education
      P.O. Box 194407
      San Francisco, CA 94119

CorinthianRefundEmail5The hotline is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET.

A lot of this information can definitely be confusing. We’ll be sure to keep you posted as we learn more. Thank you for continuing to fight with us for this issue!

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