Degree Program Suspension Information for San Diego University for Integrative Studies Students

The Office of Student Assistance and Relief (OSAR) has been informed that the degree programs at San Diego University for Integrative Studies (SDUIS) have been suspended. OSAR is a California State agency that offers free individualized assistance to students whose private college programs have been discontinued. In order to assist students, OSAR representatives will be available for walk-in appointments on the following date and time listed below. However, If you would like a priority appointment with an analyst, please schedule an appointment on our website prior to the event.

For additional information and support regarding your student immigration status, please contact the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) Response Center at 1 (800) 892-4829 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. EST.

Students' Rights

We want you to know that you have rights when your school closes.

• You Have the Right to Request a Refund From Your School.
• You Have the Right to Seek Student Loan Relief Options. Contact Your Loan Servicer to Learn More About Your Options. If You Aren’t Sure Who Your Loan Servicer is, Contact the National Student Loan Data Systems.
• You Have the Right to Request Reimbursement of Your Tuition From the Student Tuition Recovery Fund. Complete the Student Tuition Recovery Fund Application to Begin the Process.
• You Have the Right to Transfer to Another School. Transferring Any Credits/Units to Another School May Affect Your Eligibility for a Loan Discharge or Tuition Reimbursements.

Veteran Students

Veteran students are encouraged to visit the GI Bill Web site at www.gibill.va.gov to access the GI Bill Comparison Tool, an easy-to-use online tool that provides information to calculate benefits and research approved programs, tuition/fees, housing allowance, graduation and loan default rates.

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (USDVA) administers the GI Bill, and makes all determinations related to Veteran education benefit eligibility and payments. The USDVA also regulates entitlements paid to Veterans and performs all calculations. All questions regarding eligibility and payment of GI Bill benefits must be directed to the USDVA at 1-888-GIBILL1.

• USDVA will not pay GI Bill education benefits at an unapproved institution.
• Only the USDVA can provide assistance or address questions related to GI Bill eligibility or payment.
• Questions or concerns related to San Diego University for Integrative Studies should be directed to school representatives.
• Visit the USDVA’s GI Bill website at https://benefits.va.gov/gibill/to access education benefit information.
• Visit the California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) Web site at www.calvet.ca.gov to obtain assistance with other Veteran needs and services.

Students are encouraged to monitor OSAR’s website along with its Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook pages regularly for up-to-date information on the resources available to students following their school’s closure. Please direct any questions for the Office of Student Assistance and Relief to (888) 370-7589, Option #5 or email us at osar@dca.ca.gov.