Everest College (Missouri)

Everest College (Missouri) was a system of for-profit career colleges with multiple locations throughout the state of Missouri, USA. These campuses offered a range of diploma and degree programs, primarily focused on vocational training and career-oriented skills. The institution was owned and operated by Corinthian Colleges, Inc.

The programs offered typically included fields such as healthcare, business, information technology, and criminal justice. The focus was on providing practical, hands-on training to prepare students for immediate entry into the workforce upon graduation.

Everest College, along with its parent company, Corinthian Colleges, faced significant legal and financial challenges. Corinthian Colleges was investigated by state and federal agencies for allegations of predatory lending practices, misrepresentation of job placement rates, and other forms of fraud.

As a result of these investigations and mounting financial difficulties, Corinthian Colleges ceased operations in 2015, leading to the closure of all Everest College campuses nationwide, including those in Missouri. The closure left many students with significant student loan debt and limited options for completing their education.

Former students of Everest College (Missouri) may be eligible for loan forgiveness programs, such as Borrower Defense to Repayment, depending on the circumstances of their enrollment and the institution's alleged misconduct. Information about these programs can be found through the U.S. Department of Education and various consumer protection agencies. The closures also impacted faculty and staff, who lost their jobs. The legacy of Everest College (Missouri) is complex, marked by its role in providing career training to some students but also marred by controversy and financial hardship for many others.