American InterContinental University
Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2020
Veterans Affairs reimbursement suspension
The Department of Veterans Affairs temporarily suspended G.I. Bill reimbursement eligibility for AIU and other for-profit schools over alleged erroneous, deceptive, or misleading enrollment and advertising practices. The VA withdrew the threatened sanctions in July 2020.
2017
Heightened cash monitoring
The U.S. Department of Education placed AIU under heightened cash monitoring, adding oversight to the institution's handling of federal student-aid funds.
2009
Admissions and federal-aid litigation
Whistleblowers and former employees alleged that AIU admitted students who were academically unprepared or lacked conventional high-school qualifications. Students in Diallo v. American InterContinental University sought class-action treatment, but a Georgia appellate court ruled that claims had to be pursued individually.
2007
Allegations concerning the Los Angeles campus
Reports alleged that the Los Angeles campus misrepresented programs, admitted some students who lacked high-school credentials, and counted people who had not attended classes in enrollment figures. A company representative said the issues had been addressed or largely resolved.
2005
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools probation
SACS placed AIU on probation in 2005 and renewed the status in 2006 over failures to meet specified accreditation principles. The probation was removed in 2007.