Education Fraud Attorney
According to the U.S. Department of Education, its mission is “to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access.” Operating with 4,400 employees and a $68 billion budget, ED is involved in: Establishing policies on federal financial aid for education, and distributing as well as monitoring those funds; Collecting data on America’s schools and disseminating research; Focusing national attention on key educational issues; and Prohibiting discrimination and ensuring equal access to education. Education Fraud arises principally in programs providing federal financial aid for education (student loans) and ensuring equal access to education (No Child Left Behind).
With respect to student loans, many of the False Claims Act cases based on Education Fraud involve “for profit” colleges and universities. And with respect to No Child Left Behind cases, they often involve after hours tutoring programs.