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Are ITT Tech degrees worthless?

Leia Doyle

Are ITT Tech degrees worthless?

Is it worthless? According to the U.S. Department of Education, it’s not! You still completed your degree at an operational institution, so nobody can take that away from you. But it’s unlikely you’ll be able to discharge your loans.

Are degrees from ITT Tech valid?

How do I get my diploma from ITT Tech?

To obtain your ITT Technical Institute student records and transcripts, order them through parchment.com/itt.

Is ITT Tech still in business?

ITT Tech, once among the nation’s largest for-profit college chains by revenue, filed for bankruptcy and abruptly shut down in 2016, forcing more than 40,000 students to look for another school and leaving many with large student loans.

Why did ITT Tech close down?

The allegations included high-pressure recruiting tactics, falsified paperwork, high default rates on ITT Tech student loans, and inadequate educational standards. All ITT Tech campuses were closed by September 6, 2016. On September 16, 2016, ITT Tech filed for bankruptcy.

Are my ITT Tech credits transferable?

Credit Transfers As an alternative to a closed school loan discharge, students can keep the credits they earned from ITT and try to transfer those credits to another school with a comparable program.

Is ITT Technical Institute closed?

On August 25, 2016, the U.S. Department of Education banned ITT Tech from enrolling students who receive federal aid. On September 6, 2016, ITT Tech ceased operations and closed all of its locations, issuing a statement that attributed the closing to the Department of Education’s actions.

Who takes ITT Tech credits?

Here are some schools that have stated they will accept credits from ITT Tech:

  • Lawson State Community College.
  • Colorado State University–Global Campus.
  • Community College of Baltimore County.
  • Northwood University.
  • Bellevue University.
  • Suny Empire State College.
  • Alvin Community College.
  • El Centro College.