Feds Launch New Effort to Help ITT Tech Students

If you were one of the more than 500 Oregonians left stunned by the sudden collapse of ITT Tech, which closed its doors earlier this month, the federal government has a little bit of good news for you. The United States Department of Education on Monday announced a new website - NextStepsEdu.

The site, which is designed to help students not just at ITT but all students whose colleges suddenly close, will match students with experienced financial aid and academic counselors throughout the country who can provide critical guidance as they determine how best to continue their studies.

“Here at the Department we won’t stop working to ensure ITT students remain inspired to pursue the promise of a higher education,” said U.S. Under Secretary of Education Ted Mitchell.

The department partnered with Beyond 12 - a not for profit that helps students pursue higher education - and the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators to create the site.

ITT Tech had approximately 35,000 students enrolled at campuses in 38 states.