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US veterans defrauded by for-profit universities fight to restore benefits

Friday 26th May 2023

Private colleges have preyed on veterans for years – but they finally have recourse thanks to two legislative efforts in Congress

When Antonio Luna enrolled in DeVry University, he thought it would launch him into a career in technology. Luna, then just leaving the marines, could use his military benefits to pay for a bachelor’s degree. DeVry touted eye-popping job placement numbers, and because college staff had previously been invited on to his base in North Carolina to speak with students, Luna thought they could be trusted.

But after graduating in 2018, Luna couldn’t find employment in his field.

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