July 29, 2014 - Sacramento – The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) moved quickly after Bryman College filed bankruptcy and closed their four campuses in California. CalVet withdrew approval for using Federal GI Bill education benefits at all Bryman College campuses in California. CalVet's actions immediately prevent Bryman College from receiving GI Bill benefits and stops further Veteran enrollments.
"When the education of any of our California Veterans is derailed by a school's inability to fulfill its legal obligations, then CalVet becomes concerned and takes aggressive action, just as we have done today." said Keith Boylan, CalVet Deputy Secretary Veterans Services. "CalVet works hard to ensure our Veterans receive the quality education and training they earned based on their honorable military service."
The California State Approving Agency for Veterans Education (CSAAVE), a unit of the CalVet, immediately withdrew Bryman College's approval based on its Chapter 11 filing on July 18, 2014, with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court. The filing listed up to $10,000,000 in estimated liabilities, and no more than $50,000 in assets. The Bankruptcy Court documents demonstrate the institution is unable to fully comply with its Federally-regulated mandate to have sufficient teaching facilities and funding to operate.
Bryman College's bankruptcy and closure means their students will not attend any future classes. Bryman's actions mean Veteran students who want to complete their educations should consider applying at another institution. Bryman's actions caused Veteran students to lose their housing stipend, effective July 31, 2014.
A preliminary review identified less than 20 California Veterans using Federal GI Bill benefits who are enrolled in Bryman Colleges. CalVet notified the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs about Bryman Colleges today. CalVet is working to identify and contact all of our Veterans impacted by the Bryman College bankruptcy and closings so our Veterans have accurate information about the situation and their education alternatives.
Bryman College History
CalVet has aggressively provided oversight of Bryman College. For example, the Los Angeles campus was already under suspension by CSAAVE for failing to submit a change of ownership application when Bryman College purchased the campus from Corinthian Colleges.
CSAAVE withdrew GI Bill approval for Bryman College in Hayward in April 2006 for its failure to properly grant transfer credit as required by Federal regulations. CSAAVE withdrew approval for the San Francisco campus in March 2007 based on the college's failure to properly grant transfer credit as required by Federal regulations and failure to notify CSAAVE of a change of ownership. As a result, no Veterans using GI Bill benefits are attending the Hayward and San Francisco campuses.
Additional Information
For the most recent information about for-profit school closings, please visit our CalVet web site: https://www.calvet.ca.gov/VetServices/Pages/FAQ-GI-Bill-Schools-Closures.aspx.
CalVet Takes Action After Bryman College Declares Bankruptcy and Closes
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