American Intercontinental University — Attraction in Sandy Springs

RED FLAG! RED FLAG! RE FLAG! It is very unfortunate that I was not aware of AIU scam practices before giving so much time, effort and finances toward my degree that I so desperately need. We are taught that an education is how we reach success not knowing that there are organizations praying on that very need. I received my AABA from AIU without issue so signing up for my Bachelors seemed to be a no brainier. I went through every agonizing call and filled out all paperwork. My GPA was at 3.0/3.1 with 4/5 classes left before I received a shocking call that claimed I was no longer funded and owed AIU almost $3000 before I could continue my degree. This was heartbreaking. Today I spoke with a Ms. Mohara from Corporate who was nothing more than a collector. I was under the impressions she was calling to correct the issue regarding the billing. She herself stated that ALL financial paperwork is done for the degree beginning to end and the stipend is what I received due to overage after everything has been paid for the complete degree. My question to her and everyone that called me has been "If all was taken care of the the complete degree how is it that I now OWE anything." She then stated that it's my fault because I "withdrew so they had to send the money from the lender back. That leaves me responsible for the balance." I received a stipend and was due another payment. There was no balance. After reading the reviews & complaints it is obvious to me that this is a Scam. One of the AIU collectors.... Daniel, told me to "get the money from your boyfriend". Of which was EXTREMELY inappropriate. This has been a very upsetting turn of events for me as I have applied for positions noting that I am close to receiving my degree. Ms. Mohara could only say to me that "It doesn't matter, I still owe.... Now she says $2002. When I asked if our call was being recorded for future reference she stated... "No! And it won't be." She even had the nerve to chastise me for cursing at Daniel... the rude collector that told me to get money from my boyfriend. I am at a loss, countless hours of studying, homework, stress and now loan repayments due and I was not given a chance to complete my degree in order to reach my full potential that would allow me to repay the loans. I am beyond disappointed and warn any all of AIU. Today I see 1 positive review and 7 negatives on the BBB Website. Please let our experiences be a lesson learned for you as we continue our disputes and goal of justice. Being a single mother, working full time and going to school should not be taken lightly and should not be preyed upon. I would also like to add that I am a Veteran, paper work was turned in to AIU but was never used to assist. Customer service ends after you begin. Help ends immediately after they say "I'm here to help." Fair warning

I would not be surprised to find that the positive reviews listed here are from AIU employees. If the experience was so great why not expound? why just a sentence? A 20.7% graduation rate is a RED FLAG! I really hope my review helps save someone else...

They are Absolutely—ALL ABOUT THE MONEY; that is all that matters here. From point A when I enrolled to Z—the first advisor just disappear, never heard from him after I started, then the other. One advisor never updated any documentation for me to the point where I almost had to pay out of pocket while I had financial aid. This establishment legit Takes your money and the financial “staff” encouraged me to get loans i did not need. In the business department (which I can only speak from my own experience) but judging by every other review perhaps all departments. There was never a book to purchase but yet they swallowed up almost all my funds. Very non professional “staff”. It’s crazy, how financial aid and the program chair speak to students like you can hear and feel how money hungry and how they don’t care at all. From experience, it’s cringing how their program chair and manager in the business department- dr Wampler only cares for the little bit of power she feels, she has. This literally showed how bitter she was as if our financial aid isn’t their earnings? Nothing made sense at all with their systems overall.

So, THANK GOD actually…I am no longer at this establishment; I am at a legitimate university that is also online but that Care! Huge difference. Now that I’m not at AIU, I see where my money goes each term at my new university. Way less than AIU took and way better quality of education. Please save your time, energy and money. This is just a job for them and I learned the hard way. The Atlanta location is trash so online would be preferred but your on your own. The teachers don’t even stay after a while. You’re all better than this...

DON'T DO IT!! !! This school is a scam. I really regret getting involved. They are only after your money. This school is so small with so little classes yet so expensive. My friend is going there. .. I mean was! She was told that her financial aid was on its way only to receive 0.33¢ they told her it's because she was full time. I then called to question my financial aid and was told not to worry because I'm only part time. Once I get the card and call, they told me I won't be getting anything either. They called me everyday to get me enrolled and signed up. Once u are in, they won't give a care rather u move forward, know what's going on, nothing. I was withdrawn without any knowledge. Here I am thinking I'm ahead of my class. Now I can't get in touch with anyone. Everyone says they will call me after their meeting and I haven't gotten one call. Once you are in their whole attitude changes. I indeed hate this school and wish I never signed up. Now they say I owe. HOW? This school needs to be shut down!! Look at the graduation rate!...