Where can I find legal support for possible fraud involving educational benefits?

2016-01-02T20:50:53-05:00

Possible collusion between Capella University and Nelnet Student Loan Services. Need legal assistance for retired veteran.

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Jan 2 at 2016 11:22 PM

2016-01-02T23:22:34-05:00

MAJ Scott Meehan I recommend that you tag some of the Attorney groups on RallyPoint such as "Attorney" and "Legal Assistance Attorney" and perhaps some of the Veterans Assistance companies. Most likely at least one of those group members could provide you some assistance.

Response by LTC John Shaw made Jan 3 at 2016 3:59 PM

2016-01-03T15:59:38-05:00

Go to the state AG office and your state's department of education.

Response by CSM William DeWolf made Jan 3 at 2016 10:03 PM

2016-01-03T22:03:33-05:00

I would contact the Department of Education for your state, and then go from there.

Response by PV2 Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 5 at 2016 9:31 AM

2016-01-05T09:31:58-05:00

I'd also recommend Department of Education IG as well Sir. http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/oig/index.html

Office of Inspector General

Homepage of the Office of the Inspector General. We conduct independent and objective audits, investigations, inspections, and other activities.

Response by MAJ Scott Meehan made Feb 23 at 2016 1:36 PM

2016-02-23T13:36:27-05:00

In 2012, the VA said that my post 9/11 GI Bill funds (being used for my Ph.D) were depleted. Upon further inquiry, I discovered that they tied together my VEAP funds I used for my BA in the eighties, information I was not aware of when I began the Ph.D quest at Capella University.

Latest update: I have since accumulated over $60k in student loans while trying to get my dissertation approved by one single faculty member, even after eight different Ph.D. qualified faculty members had previously approved my Research Plan (RP). Although I brought a complaint up with the VA IG, they closed the case without any resolution. Now, the matter is before the Attorney General in the State of Minnesota and possibly the AG in the state of Florida. The AG in Minnesota is already investigating for profit institutions in other matters relating to veterans.