: Explain the school's dependence on federal Title IV funding (Pell Grants and student loans), which served as the lifeblood of its revenue. 3. Systematic Misrepresentation and Controversy
: The Department of Education has published redacted versions of its operational and procedural history findings for Westwood. Westwood College - IBHE.org
: In a historic move, the U.S. Department of Education eventually discharged billions in student loans for former Westwood students, citing widespread fraud. 5. Conclusion: Legacy and Lessons Learned
: In 2015, Westwood agreed to pay $15 million to settle claims related to its criminal justice program.
: A specific focus on how the criminal justice program in Illinois misled students into believing they could become police officers, even though the program lacked necessary regional accreditation.