The College Network Reviews
The College Network Overview
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The College Network has a 1.1 star rating from 34 reviews; consumers report widespread dissatisfaction, frequent billing disputes, and difficulty obtaining refunds or contacting customer service.
Key Takeaways for Future Customers
- Read The College Network reviews and contract terms carefully before enrolling.
- Expect challenges with refunds and disputed billing; keep documentation of payments and communications.
- Do not rely on promised accreditation or transferability without independent verification.
Negative Feedback / Risk Areas
- Recurring customer complaints about inability to reach support and unreturned refund requests.
- Multiple reports of loans, collections, and wage garnishments for services not rendered.
- Promises about exam fee reimbursements and program accreditation frequently unmet.
Positive Feedback
Some reviewers note sales staff are persuasive and the self‑paced format allows students to progress on their own schedule.
The generated data is based on reviews and questionnaires provided by PissedConsumer.com users.
The College Network has a 1.1 star rating from 34 reviews; consumers report widespread dissatisfaction, frequent billing disputes, and difficulty obtaining refunds or contacting customer service.
Key Takeaways for Future Customers
- Read The College Network reviews and contract terms carefully before enrolling.
- Expect challenges with refunds and disputed billing; keep documentation of payments and communications.
- Do not rely on promised accreditation or transferability without independent verification.
Negative Feedback / Risk Areas
- Recurring customer complaints about inability to reach support and unreturned refund requests.
- Multiple reports of loans, collections, and wage garnishments for services not rendered.
- Promises about exam fee reimbursements and program accreditation frequently unmet.
Positive Feedback
Some reviewers note sales staff are persuasive and the self‑paced format allows students to progress on their own schedule.
Media from reviews
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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.
Preferred solution: I was planning to attend but the school wasn't accepted in the state of Maryland
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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Verified ReviewerRestart courses
Wanted to restart courses. No response.
Cant get any information.
Bankruptcy and no on notified me. Life has interfered with my courses
- Going at your own pace
- No accountability
Preferred solution: Would have liked to get the courses I needed
User's recommendation: Don’t use this company
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Verified ReviewerTo obtain my contract
The reviewer tried to contact the company before posting this review.
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.
Preferred solution: Full refund
Bellevue, Washington
Fraud
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.
User's recommendation: Stay away from
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Verified ReviewerRefund for Fraud
The reviewer tried to contact the company before posting this review.
- - Signed up for LPN to RN in 2011; stopped after husband died in 2012.
- - Paid in full in early 2012.
- - Program has no accreditation; fraud; refund now.
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.
- Fraud
Preferred solution: Full refund
User's recommendation: Stay Away from this Fraud
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Verified ReviewerCollege Network is a complete scam.
- - Paid 10k in 2013 for the LPN to RN Bridge.
- - Program closed; login access no longer works.
- - Many seek refunds; reports of wage garnishment by TCN reps.
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-****.
- No pros
- 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.
Predatory and deceitful
- - GI Bill was claimed to cover tuition, but it didn't.
- - I couldn't cancel; the window passed.
- - Debt was sold to a law firm; wages were garnished.
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.
- Predatory
- Fraud
- 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
North Reading, Massachusetts
Acidemic discussion
The reviewer tried to contact the company before posting this review.
I would like to talk to someone about the courses and discuss my future. Can you please call me 413344****.
- Home school
- No response most of the time
Preferred solution: access to my courses
User's recommendation: easier access
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Verified ReviewerRefund
The reviewer tried to contact the company before posting this review.
- - I bought 5 modules for $445 that I never used.
- - I have proof of a lifetime credit and want a refund or transfer; no response by phone or email.
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
Preferred solution: Full refund
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Verified ReviewerIt was 2007 I paid 10000 to college network never take a class i want my money back
The reviewer tried to contact the company before posting this review.
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
Preferred solution: Full refund
Never used the College Network and never received a refund
- - Paid off the loan early; tests unavailable and modules outdated.
- - Wasted time and money; must find another online program and incur a new loan.
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
- Deception
- Got ripped
- Unable to complete
Preferred solution: Full refund
User's recommendation: Scam!
Settlement papers
The reviewer tried to contact the company before posting this review.
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!!!!
User's recommendation: DONT TRUST THEM
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Verified ReviewerRefund or transfer credit
The reviewer tried to contact the company before posting this review.
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.
Preferred solution: Full refund
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Mendon, Illinois
Still can’t access my courses! Or talk to a real person/representative!
- - Cannot access courses or modules.
- - There is no real representative; support is via email.
- - Receipt docs were sent; reset only opens resource center.
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!
User's recommendation: Don’t fall for their shenanigans!
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!!!
Preferred solution: Full refund
About
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.
The College Network is ranked 94 out of 1252 in Universities, Colleges and Schools category
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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?