CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The U.S. Department of Education announced Monday that it will end access to federal student financial aid for the Charlotte School of Law.
The American Bar Association placed Charlotte School of Law on probation in November.
Documents obtained by Channel 9 from the American Bar Association show that it faulted the Charlotte School of Law for its admission policies by admitting students who were not capable of completing the program and passing the bar exam.
It also said the Charlotte School of Law failed to prepare students for the bar and for careers as lawyers.
After a review of the school, the Department of Education found that it was in violation of the Higher Education Act and made substantial misrepresentations to current and prospective students regarding the likelihood of graduates passing the bar exam.
The Department of Education has denied the school’s request to continue in federal student aid programs.
The school’s participation in federal student aid programs end Dec. 31.
The Charlotte School of Law enrolled 946 federal aid recipients and received $48.5 million in federal student aid funds, primarily federal student loans.
The school has until Jan. 3 to file an appeal.
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