This year there are a total of 239 vacancies to be filled. Also, several staff members, particularly instructors, the department chair of the music business program, and the director of student development, participated in discriminatory, unethical, and dishonest acts. The detailed videos each week are more than reasonable and give me everything I need to complete the assignments for the week. Above all, make sure to be specific about your claim. Phone calls are never returned. Please check with your instructors about how the break impacts your assignments and due dates. Im so concerned about student loan forgiveness tax liabilities that I set up an entirely new web site to help people with tax-related problems, called Forget Tax Debt, where I offer the same sort of advice I give away here, but for tax-related issues instead. Extremely unprofessional. Full Sail University is a private for-profit university in Winter Park, Florida. Now that I have spent $20 and submitted the paperwork. It is not too hard to get accommodations if needed, either. March 3, 2024 56 total complaints in the last 3 years. January 29, 2023 December 19/20, 2024 I would greatly appreciate it if I could withdraw without any issues as this school is no longer of any interest to me. And the real bad news is that the IRS doesnt operate like your standard student loan processor, who gives you many years to pay them back. I will end up paying less for all four years than one semester of fsu. Sincerely, Game Art Student", "I Am Currently in school here at Full Sail University Online for Video Game Design. April 30, 2023 August 27, 2023 how does this apply to students who used their GI Bill benefits to attend school and wasted time on their benefits to attend only to find out later that the school would not make reasonable accommodations for their disability and that their accreditations were absolutely worthless? Basically, your passions has to align with their vision on how you'll have any level of success--even if it's less than $100K/yr just looking to live a simple life. The panel that keeps denying the document will not contact me and they are the only ones who can view the criminal background checks and give the deed back because the admissions counselors are not allowed to access those documents. I have always wanted to get my Master's degree but I hesitated because I didn't want to go back to school for two years. 2022 Holiday Schedule This "school" is a rip off. This school is great at marketing itself--basically they are great at sales. We appreciate the You could also look through old emails, or any pamphlets or letters you received. May 30, 2022 April 3, 2023 July 2/3, 2025
I recently obtained the Masters Degree in Creative Writing for Entertainment. This is undoubtedly the toughest workload, aside from the professiona I am now being told I have got to do even more paperwork. To my understanding a criminal background should have nothing to do with being able to earn a degree and strive for a better education to be able to have a career in life. WebLog into Full Sail University's learning management system for access to your classes, grades, and assignments. October 23, 2022 . I enrolled into Full Sail October 1st, 2022 and withdraw the 24th of that same month. May 1, 2023 Computer Animation: $742: 120: $89,000: Computer They need to get it together. Teachers dont know what they are talking about and arent even specific. I did not collect any materials from this facility and was still charged $6000 for an online class. I have attended 3 different Universities and the instructional experience that I have had at Full Sail is second to none. Its hard to say though, based on what youve said, what you may or may not qualify for. 
I called them to get an understanding of why I wasn't graduating and they told me I had TOO MANY CREDITS! It is a career school. March 27/28, 2025 October 23, 2023 May 30, 2023 June 6/7, 2024 Its annoying, frustrating, and intentionally thwarting my academic persuits. [12] It relocated to Orlando, Florida, in 1980 and added new courses to its core recording arts program. March 6/7, 2025 September 25, 2022 Complaint: ********
September 24, 2023 [22][23][24] In June 2015, the school began hosting the WWE Tough Enough series. If your mental health needs a break, I believe that you can get up to six months off (at least for the bachelors program). Well guide you through the process. I was 51 years old when I decided to study my Masters, and I dont regret it one bit. The classes were very challenging, workload was really tough [18], As the university grew between 2006 and 2011, the curriculum and degree programs were broadened,[19] adding programs such as a Bachelor of Science in sports marketing and media,[20] and a Master of Science degree in game design.
[42], In 2010, a new game studio was named "Blackmoor" (after a campaign in Dungeons & Dragons) in honor of Dave Arneson, who taught game design at the school from 1999 to 2008. [13], In 2005, the school offered its first bachelor's degree program, a Bachelor of Science degree in entertainment business. Yes i attended online classes but the classes are honestly ridiculous. I went there for a bit. Most of the classes are so fast paced if you miss one thing you are in bad shape. I know many people with degrees from full The further I progressed, the more it seemed like the instructors progressively got more irritable. January 3, 2022 
Currently, I'm in the last semester of my MS degree. I won't say I won't recommend anyone to this school, nor will I say I will. February 26, 2023 November 20/21, 2023 Your instructor is not there to do your assignment ITS YOUR JOB. WebJoshua Alicea is giving an answer here as a current Full Sail student. June 29/30, 2023 
[61][62][63][64], Full Sail is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). August 28, 2023 )", "I am currently an online student studying audio production and studio engineering. [28][29] As of January 2018, the partnership had resulted in $385,000 in scholarships. One of the career development managers even said I should just take any job, even if it's not in my degree field or relevant to entertainment. The school does not inform its prospective students about its common practice surrounding the students background check. He has not tried to get a job with a Full Sail degree, and he has not made one student loan payment. Thank
September 19, 2022 January 23, 2023 They lower our grade or give us a 0. February 27, 2023 ", "The biggest problem that everyone has already said is that Full Sail is not regionally accredited. [9][10] In November 2018, it had approximately 8,921 students at its Winter Park Campus,[2] as well as 10,250 students enrolled in online courses. September 28/29, 2023 [3], Full Sail University was founded by Jon Phelps in Dayton, Ohio, in 1979. It doesnt sound like the school committed fraud against you, which is the requirement for getting a BDAR discharge approved. I wanted to escalate the issue but the program director called me on his personal phone to make every excuse in the book for what happened. October 23, 2023 Maybe 30-40% successful. December 14/15, 2023 November 20, 2022 September 18, 2023 While the campus, its courses and degree programs look impressive and promising at first glance, the quality of education and support left much to be desired. I am in a constant state of anxiety from the student loans this school got me into. It is also expensive like crazy, and I took out so much financial aid. May 22, 2023 October 23, 2023 The absence of qualified instructors is obvious. September 1, 2024. October 31/November 1, 2024 April 3, 2023 April 28, 2024 Unfortunately, yes, if you do get your debt forgiven then youll probably end up having to pay the IRS a portion of the forgiven amount, since they consider forgiven student loan debt to be a form of taxable income. WebProject LaunchBox is a Full Sail program that provides students with powerful technology to help create projects. The instructors barely explain anything to you. opportunity to respond. Furthermore, the school is improperly using the Florida background check laws improperly as they do not apply to students but only to employees. BBB is here to help. I've gotten 0 help from anyone there i was told they had tutors and no tutors or anything which they said they had they just sent me to a group chat where other students can help eachother not tutors the classes were mostly youtube videos with pretty much very little hands on I was told my student loans would cover the cost and it didn't so now I'm in debt without a degree. 
This fee is comprised of $25,687 for tuition, $8,400 room and board, $530 for books and supplies and $0 for other fees. March 27/28, 2025, December 15/16, 2022 All policies which effect the student , should be put in writing and afforded to the public and prospective students. Well guide you through the BBB asks third parties who publish complaints, reviews and/or responses on this website to affirm that the information provided is accurate. Thank
November 13, 2023, January 4, 2023 If the assignment isn't done the way they want it done (professional level) even though we only JUST learning - then it's a 0 or a MASSIVE deduction in points. 
Please don't make the same mistake. [43] In November 2010, in partnership with ESPN, the school opened a new laboratory for research and development in studio technologies. They brag about how graduates get most of their first jobs through other graduates, and there's a reason for that. [70], In 2005, Rolling Stone called Full Sail "one of the five best music programs in the country". This school has zero trauma or emotional sensitivity training and show zero regards. I've had professors flat out not respond to messages, I've had professors who did answer only to say "review the video and try again" to my questions, and I genuinely wish that I could get the year and a half of my life back that I devoted to this school just to be egregiously under-prepared for the job market after graduation. August 28, 2023 As of today , I have to wait for a committee to send me the e-documents again to fill out to again wait for them to continue to deny the form. Ive had nothing but issues trying to enroll to this university. All information was and has been provided to the school and on the prior offense statement 3 times now. [34][35][36], Full Sail University's Dan Patrick School of Sportscasting was established in 2017, with a new sportscasting degree program and instruction provided by sportscaster and radio personality Dan Patrick. We were told that those would also be based on our daughters income and she would be responsible for them., Her income is nonexistent even after graduating Valedictorian. As long as you have a pulse they will accept you. March 26, 2023 For more information contact your admissions representative. June 25, 2023 February 27, 2023 I haven't even graduated yet, and I can just tell that I'm not going to be supported in any way, shape, or form. See details. April 25, 2022 February 26, 2023 If I wanted to go to a different University to save money I would have, but I knew the programs and advantages that Full Sail offers and I have not been disappointed in the slightest. I graduated in 2003", "Fan-focused websites started by Hillcrest grads acquired by publisher of Sports Illustrated", "After Injury Setbacks, Trayvon Bromell Ready for Another Olympic Run", "Full Sail film grad closes two-picture deal with Dimension Films", "Bre-Z gets real as a gay Compton high schooler in All-American. I have been withdrawn from class because of the lack of communication between my instructor. 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I have reached out to full sail university numerous occasions and I can't get a response. 18 complaints closed in the last 12 months. August 29, 2022 September 22, 2024 July 23, 2023 All of us have graduated fine, with lots of awards, and we have all gotten into either good of amazing jobs especially since the alumni career fair is basically handing you jobs on a silver platter I don't have a single friend of mine that graduated FullSail that is making less than 70k a year right now, with a few of us making around 145-160k a year too. March 7/8, 2024 November 20/21, 2023 June 26, 2023 They also said I failed too many classes but there was only one course that I got a Bad grade in which was the music production portion every other course I passed and did Well in. I know, because I went through the degree and experienced the lumpsum of you that forget you're in college My entire class were all smart enough to do proper research by ourselves, work through each class without having to look at anyone else's code, and be able to speak and understand each other when it comes down to understanding the concept of the thought process needed for an assignment. They dont support your dream as they claim; they sell a fantasy that isnt worth buying. Yeah its all hearsay, but if you can provide full details then you have a much better chance of getting an approval. March 26, 2023 May 9/10, 2024 [86], Instructors at Full Sail have included Dungeons & Dragons co-creator Dave Arneson, who taught game design,[140] and Stedman Graham. This is utterly disappointing and if anyone ask me if I recommend it I would say no. Don't get me wrong I enjoyed all of the classes I took. October 3/4, 2024 You need to tell the truth. August 12, 2023 October 22, 2023 I taught in the Computer Animation department there from 2002 until 2006 when I moved to Los Angeles. In the time I've been in LA, I've worked at t February 4, 2024 [85] In January 2020, Animation Career Review ranked Full Sail University number 19 in their list of Top 50 Animation Schools in the US. [53][54] The Virtual Production Studio opened on the main campus in March 2022. I have been trying to complete my last five classes for a year now, Ive contacted the program director directly again, as I was told to by student advocacy and he is refusing to respond now, as is his supervisor. March 28/29, 2024 *In Canada, trademark(s) of the International Association of Better Business Bureaus, used under License. The frustration I feel towards my instructors ludicrous! I emailed the program director 3 months ago and never received a response. We appreciate the
I started my education at full sail in August of 2020 which I did both online and on campus during the pandemic, this school was way overpriced and charged me almost 70 thousand dollars in student loans, they took the 70 thousand and with in almost a year of completion they told me I owed over 20 thousand dollars, in which they withdrew me from the college, the education was not as advertised as well as being deceived and lied to over the phone.
Being on campus feels like working in a collaborative creative studio. If the goal is to break students and see who climbs out of the flames alive--then Full Sail should keep its rigorous bootcamp structure and continue making money off of the students who burned in the flames. Your future reality will be a whole lot of student loan debt with basically no skill to be independent. I was turned away by so many regionally accredited institutions because Full Sail is not regionally accredited until I was finally accepted at one of the best research universities in the US. You can get an entire Bachelor's at the University of Central Florida for less than this. I know its supposed to be real-world experience but no starter job would expect a studio level product 3 days after they taught me how to do it. One thing I LOVE about FSU is the accelerated programs. [9][65] The college has been subject to criticism regarding limited transferability of credits. July 25/26, 2024, January 3, 2023 Please do not book travel outside of these dates. the assignments didnt build on each other and taught me next to nothing. July 25, 2022 To file a Borrowers Defense claim go to the official US government website set up for the program. This degree mill needs to be shut down. A potential employer will recognize that Full Sail students perform hands-on work with crazy schedules. That said, Full Sail is not (at least not w May 1, 2023 I still have like 13/14 months left and I have thought about dropping out multiple times and going somewhere else to finish off my schooling because this is ridiculous. July 2/3, 2024 February 8/9, 2024 Instructors are previous students with little to no experience in the field to which they are teaching. ". Now I'm stuck in $20,000+ of debt and all I got out of it was a MacBook and a playlist of YouTube videos to watch. 
October 24, 2022 BBB Business Profiles generally cover a three-year reporting period. I've never dreaded an education more than I have within this program.
A prior offense form for every charge I've ever received in my whole life. Misled into believing that their Full Sail credits would be transferable to other schools. You need to clearly articulate exactly what the school did to you, and how that illegal activity convinced you that it was a good idea to borrow student loans to pay for their academic programs, and you need to make it crystal clear that you wouldnt have agreed to borrow any money had you not been exposed to whatever illegal behavior they performed. Why? May 4/5, 2023 June 23, 2024 In which case, in my opinion, Full Sail is not internally setting their students up for success. Opening the website every day just fills me with dread. You'll graduate only learning music theory and how to set up a Pro Tools session. To consider Full Sail University (FSU) a target school (one that you are likely to get into) you should aim for a score of -. Attend at your own risk", "Fantastic school. October 20, 2024 March 31, 2024 Former students complain that they were: These are just a few of the complaints former students are making against Full Sail. I am unable to attend school now and I have once again have had to put my life on hold and further my education due to my criminal background. If you still have trouble finding answers to your questions after reading through the materials above, please do feel free to ask a question in the comments section below and Ill get you a response as quickly as I can. January 31, 2022 [41] An office building for teaching staff for the online degree program was leased in 2009. Preface: Im a Full Sail grad and I've worked on many shows with many networks including Food Network, American Idol, CNN, National Geographic, Sho