Who do I contact if a school is commiting financial aid fraud?

Question

My brother enrolled in the Thompson Institute, but did not have enough money to finish. He attended the school for only 4 days anf withdrew on the fifth day.

Even though I told him to get copies of all documents, he failed to, and he is now having a hard time getting a letter simply stating that he withdrew from the school. Calls are not being returned, requests are not being honored, and I'm afraid that they will take the incoming loan money from financial aid, apply it to the school, and not eve tell financial aid.

What can I do? I am already drafting a letter to the school, and the school's corporate office.

Who else can I include on this letter? Should I jsut call the FAFSA people?

Their drop procedure is 24 hours, and it's been about a good 72, and I am getting no where.

HELP!!!

Answer 1

Help your brother be an adult and guide him into doing this stuff himself.  Its the only way hes going to learn.  If you tell him to get copies and he still doesn't that is his choice and should accept responsibility.  The school probably has a right to at least some of his financial aid, so don't be surprised of that and don't let your brother give up.

The fafsa people just process and answer questions about how to fill out the form.

Answer 2

There is a distinct difference in how financial aid is processed when a student drops and when a student withdraws.  If a student drops, all aid is cancelled and it is as if the student never attended/enrolled.  He won't owe any tuition and he won't be eligible for any financial aid.

If the student withdraws, the school may charge some tuition and fees AND the school/student is entitled to some financial aid, including loans.  

The main question is:  did he drop or withdraw.  For the answer, you may have to contact the financial aid or registrar office.  If you are having difficulty contacting either office, and it is a public institution, contact the school ombudsmen (sp).  All public institutions have one and once they get involved, you will receive an immediate response.

Answer 3

Ya its better inform to FAFSA   n   also inform to local press.

If posiible approach the school admn. for mutual understanding/settlement.