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Corinthian Colleges

Controversies

Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.

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  1. 2015

    Collapse and bankruptcy

    After campus closures, license suspension, and unsuccessful restructuring, Corinthian ended operations and filed for bankruptcy protection.

  2. 2013

    Alleged deceptive recruitment and employment claims

    California authorities alleged that Corinthian used misleading advertising and job-placement representations and recruited economically vulnerable people through aggressive marketing. Corinthian denied the allegations.

  3. 2013

    Student-lending and regulatory investigations

    The SEC and CFPB investigated aspects of Corinthian's disclosures and private student-loan practices, while state and federal authorities examined broader compliance issues.