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  • The College Network has 1.1 star rating based on 53 customer reviews. Consumers are mostly dissatisfied.

  • Rating Distribution
  • Pros: Good hype reps, Staff knows how to sell their product, Going at your own pace.
    Cons: How difficult it is to get a refund, Unable to complete, Buyers remorse.

  • Recent recommendations regarding this business are as follows: "Don’t use this company", "Stay away from", "Stay Away from this Fraud", "Run away, fast", "easier access".

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I received a phone call from a bill collector accusing me of receiving a $3,000 loan and informed me that I am being sued. I never received money or a loan....

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Sharon J Utf

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Information

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I received a phone call from a bill collector accusing me of receiving a $3,000 loan and informed me that I am being sued. I never received money or a loan. The call was from a private number.

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Preferred solution: I was planning to attend but the school wasn't accepted in the state of Maryland

Anonymous
map-marker New Orleans, Louisiana

Dispute

I cant get in touch with this company. They are erroneously listed on my credit report and the # is inactive. How can I reach them to obtain clarity on this issue?

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Terri K Ycg

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Restart courses

Wanted to restart courses. No response.

Cant get any information.

Bankruptcy and no on notified me. Life has interfered with my courses

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Pros:
  • Going at your own pace
Cons:
  • No accountability

Preferred solution: Would have liked to get the courses I needed

User's recommendation: Don’t use this company

Denise P Fgz

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To obtain my contract

I would like to receive my original contract because there seems to be a discrepancy in my paperwork. My name is Denise Ann Pardington Whelan. Thank you for your attention in this matter.

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Loss:
$8000

Preferred solution: Full refund

Anonymous
map-marker Bellevue, Washington

Fraud

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This was a total scam. They lied about everything.

I never received any money or items and no school ever received any money. All I have is a collection on my credit report for a charge that's fraud.

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User's recommendation: Stay away from

Leisa B Bvj

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Refund for Fraud

I signed up for your LPN to RN program in 2011, then my husband died in 2012 and I stopped the program. I paid for the program in full in early 2012 and now I've found out the program is a fraud with bo accreditation at all. I want a refund immediately or I will join the rest and get lefal counsel.

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Loss:
$8000
Cons:
  • Fraud

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: Stay Away from this Fraud

Michelle P Vlq

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College Network is a complete scam.

I paid 10k for the LPN to RN Bridge back in June 2013, I've been working on my classes as I go along, now I cannot even log in. I hear they have closed their doors and what is so sad, so many people have lost soooo much money that no one can even afford to apply any place else to earn their degrees.

Is there seriously nothing we can do to get our money back?? Furthermore, I see people on here stating that Reps from TCN are garnishing their wages even for services not even rendered. I believe it's time for all of us to ban together and go after them for our money.

Who's interested?? Message me at 812-865-****.

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Loss:
$10
Pros:
  • No pros
Cons:
  • All cons

Preferred solution: I would like for them to at least work a deal out with another school, find a way to make good on their promises, at least give us a portion of our money back so we can get our degrees. I've paid $10k in full, makes me sick to my stomach.

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Harding Vtt

I was reading that they had a lawsuit against them back in 2016. Who received the money?

You would think it would get split between customers who lost money.

I have not seen a cent. Since they're no longer in business, can legal action still be taken toward them?

Corinne H Nst

Predatory and deceitful

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The counselor visited, lied and said the GI Bill covered the tuition - it did not.. I tried to cancel, but was out of the window, and could not afford the tuition..

So they sold my debt to a law firm who garnished my wages twice what the program cost.. Predatory and deceitful, stay far away from this terrible company.

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Loss:
$10000
Cons:
  • Fraud
  • Predatory
  • Deception

Preferred solution: To see them close their doors, so they can no longer victimize working people trying to better themselves.

User's recommendation: Run away, fast

Julie A Wep
map-marker North Reading, Massachusetts

Acidemic discussion

I would like to talk to someone about the courses and discuss my future. Can you please call me 413344****.

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Loss:
$5000
Pros:
  • Home school
Cons:
  • No response most of the time

Preferred solution: access to my courses

User's recommendation: easier access

Laurinda A

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| map-marker Waxahachie, Texas

Refund

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I have tried to email and call but no one will respond back to me. I have credit with the college network I purchased 5 modules at $445 but never used them.

Can I get a refund or transfer them? Please help me, I have not been able to reach anyone at the college network.

It's like they disappeared !!! I have the proof of a lifetime credit but no one will respond by phone or email

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Loss:
$2670

Preferred solution: Full refund

Christine P Pwd

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| map-marker Jersey City, New Jersey

It was 2007 I paid 10000 to college network never take a class i want my money back

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Terrible scam they stole my money I want my 10000 back. My name is Irene Christine Paul I did not receive my money from college network

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Loss:
$10000

Preferred solution: Full refund

Jennifer K Ruw
map-marker Saint Anne, Illinois

Never used the College Network and never received a refund

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I signed with them several years ago and paid off my loan early, only to discover I'm unable to take any of the test and the modules provided are outdated. I have wasted my time in studying and all the money that was paid for the program.

LPN to RN program. Now I have to find another online school and pay another loan to get my degree.

I will have to wait now to be able to get the finances to be able to return to school. I'm out over 10,000 with nothing to show for it

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Loss:
$10000
Cons:
  • Deception
  • False information
  • Unable to complete

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: Scam!

Rodrick Gch
map-marker Lutherville Timonium, Maryland

Settlement papers

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I paid 1700 to settle From a 6K scam. Im so angry about it ALL BUT NOW I FIND OUT THEY HAVENT SENT THE PAPERWORK OR CLOSED THE judgment . Im so angry!!!!

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User's recommendation: DONT TRUST THEM

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Laurinda A

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| map-marker Waxahachie, Texas

Refund or transfer credit

I need someone to email me or call to see about getting my money back for the credit I have with college network or transfer to one of my children for college.

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Preferred solution: Full refund

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| map-marker Mendon, Illinois

Still can’t access my courses! Or talk to a real person/representative!

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Still cant access my courses! Or talk to a real person/representative!

I have previously sent photos of my original purchase receipts and I have previously complained about college Netwerk not having a phone number to be reached at not being able to access my modules for a course study.

I resent an email to them today and they said it would take up to two days to answer me.

They had previously said they gave me a new password but all it does is access me to the resource center and allows me to email them. Why cant I talk to a real representative?

I feel like this was a big shenanigan that I was taken on!

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User's recommendation: Don’t fall for their shenanigans!

Melanie S Qih

Falsely being charged for $15,000

In 2006 I had contacted him excelsior college to take the paramedic to RN program. Next thing I know, theres someone at my door from College Network and they told me theyre affiliated with Excelsior and handle the financial aid and student loans.

I never received my materials for the classes and never even took a class!! It seemed shady to me. Well a week ago, now 2022, I get a letter from my bank telling me that a law firm is garnishing my wages. When I investigated it, I find out its COLLEGE NETWORK saying I owe them $15,000!!!

What in the actual bleep is going on?!?! I cant find a contact number, no emails are answered and now I have an attorneys office/creditor trying to take my money!!!!

THIS IS ABSOLUTELY RIDICULOUS!!!

Damn straight Im a pissed consumer!!!

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Loss:
$15000

Preferred solution: Full refund

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Devontae Vcl

the same thing just happened to me! Help! Did you hire an attorney?

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The College Network was established in 1992 and since then has been providing educational services for busy adults. The College Network uses a blending learning system that unites college testing and online coursework. The whole program is online based so the students can learn a lot of money and time for travelling to the study place. At The College Network you can earn health care degrees, business, nursing, fire science degrees and professional certificates. The education is not a school but it has developed Comprehensive Learning Modules which enable students to study at home and to pass their exams online.

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