Caltech is discontinuing its collaboration with Simplilearn, following a class-action lawsuit that alleged students were misled about the university's role in a cybersecurity boot camp. Students paid over $10,000, only to find it was fully operated by Simplilearn, not Caltech. The settlement of $725,000 includes $140,000 from Caltech and prohibits new courses from launching with Simplilearn after November 30. Current students will have their commitments honored, while Caltech will continue offering its own programs led by its faculty.
Students enrolled in the Caltech Cybersecurity Bootcamp were misled about the university's involvement, with the program entirely operated by for-profit Simplilearn.
The proposed settlement of $725,000 will see Caltech pay $140,000 while Simplilearn covers the majority, amid allegations of misleading tuition practices.
Caltech will cease its partnership with Simplilearn on November 30, yet it will honor commitments to current students while discontinuing new course offerings.
Elva Lopez, a student from the 2021 cohort, learned she was misled after taking out $14,000 in loans, believing in Caltech's prestige.
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