I was going to ITT Technical Institute when it shut down, and didn't get a degree. Can I get my post 9/11 GI bill benefits back? If so, how?

2017-10-19T02:17:09-04:00

I have been looking into attending Universal Technical Institute and continuing my career as an automotive/diesel mechanic, and would like to use my GI bill for a full ride.

Response by SCPO Morris Ramsey made Oct 19 at 2017 4:13 AM

2017-10-19T04:13:43-04:00

SPC Private RallyPoint Member I was an IT instructor for ITT back in the day. You should direct your question to your VA rep at UTI.

Response by Sharon Lee made Oct 19 at 2017 5:45 AM

2017-10-19T05:45:17-04:00

Wow!! That's horrible!!! You should, it's not like You dropped out or failed. Good luck with that!

Response by CPT Lawrence Cable made Oct 19 at 2017 8:20 AM

2017-10-19T08:20:33-04:00

While I don't usually recommend lawyers, but in this case, there are several Class Action lawsuits against the company and it will at least give you an avenue to receive some compensation. I would still talk to the VA rep, but I would make sure I covered all the bases.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 19 at 2017 8:36 AM

2017-10-19T08:36:23-04:00

Look into the new Forever GI Bill. I believe you will get it back under certain circumstances.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/3218/text?q=%7B%22search%22%3A%5B%22hr+3218%22%5D%7D&r=1

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Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 19 at 2017 4:39 PM

2017-10-19T16:39:42-04:00

From what I understand you won't be able to recoup any of it. It was certified at the time you went and met all the requirements. It was a risk you made by going to that school. The VA is not responsible for the actions of the school. You may be able to get the money back from the classes you were in when it shut down but if you have 20 credits before that then you just lost those. It is very dangerous going to a school like this. If you can't transfer the credits to other schools then it should be a sign that you should look else where.

Response by Richerd Farley made Oct 30 at 2017 11:34 PM

2017-10-30T23:34:43-04:00

UTI is free for Vets from my experience their with some of my buddies that are Vets

Response by SSG James Behnke made Oct 30 at 2017 11:40 PM

2017-10-30T23:40:03-04:00

Sounds like your best action would be going after ITT. They were the corrupt ones here.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 26 at 2018 9:30 AM

2018-04-26T09:30:11-04:00

You can get your benefits back