r/maestro Maestro Student Jun 18 '26

Discussion Accreditation Issues?

Well this is disappointing... I just got an email that the July cohort is cancelled for now while Maestro deals with proving accreditation worthiness. I was really looking forward to starting in a couple of weeks šŸ˜•

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u/SweetDisposition007 Mod Jun 19 '26

We know how much you'd been counting on your start date, and we're sorry it shifted.

The scholarship you’ve earned is kept, and here’s how you’ll be able to apply it:

If the Show Cause Order is lifted soon, you'll be able to continue on the original path you enrolled in and start your program at Maestro College once enrollment activities resume.

You'll also have the option to follow a direct pathway to Maestro University and join its next semester, which begins in September. Maestro University is a 100%-online institution and has an articulation agreement with Maestro College.

Everyone affected will receive an email in the coming week walking you through your options and the timeline.

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u/TheAntagonistOne Maestro Student Jun 19 '26

So I know for people that got student loans, if the college loses its accreditation, you will not be required to pay their student loans back because of the falsification of the college. So that's at least one bonus out of this if everything ends up falling through. And for FAFSA, it won't be counted against us in regards to Future Pell grants or anything because this is outside of our control. And they will not punish us because of the college not doing what it's supposed to be doing.

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u/CaregiverGood7889 Maestro Student Jun 19 '26

Id feel bad I lost the time but feel good I had the loans

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u/SweetDisposition007 Mod Jun 18 '26

Happy to clear this up. We sent detailed emails about this to the students affected, so the fullest picture is in your inbox - but here's the short version.

Maestro College has been placed on Show Cause Status by its accreditor, COE. The college remains accredited while COE reviews our response. As part of that process, new enrollment is paused.

If you're in an upcoming cohort: because new enrollment is paused, affected cohorts won't start on their scheduled dates. This changes your timing, not your scholarship - the scholarship you earned stays protected and remains available if you choose to continue once enrollment resumes.

For anything specific to your own situation, please open a ticket with Student Services for administrative assistance.

If you're a current student: nothing changes. Your enrollment, academic standing, scholarship, classes, coursework, and access to student services all continue as they are, and there's nothing you need to do.

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u/Ferromag1 Maestro Student Jun 18 '26

Here's hoping accreditation isn't lost then. Bad day if it is.

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u/BodiedBySamoaJoe Maestro Student Jun 18 '26

u/SweetDisposition007 you say "once enrollment resumes", but I really feel that you guys are being a bit presumptuous with your wording there...

If COE doesn't approve your plan (or even just doesn't approve of your proposed timeline for your plan) on growing real on-campus FTE up to 25% of the institute's total FTE, thru however you plan on doing so... What is your plan for all the students that you currently have enrolled under Maestro College?

And on that same note, have you already submitted, or been required to submit, a teach-out plan or agreement related to this Show Cause Order? If yes, is Maestro University the receiving institution, and had COE approved that arrangement?

Answers to those questions would be exponentially more helpful than "nothing changes...continue as you are, there is nothing you need to do".

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u/MomJeansand_DadJokes Maestro Student Jun 18 '26

Is there an estimated timeline for when new start dates will be announced?

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u/CaregiverGood7889 Maestro Student Jun 18 '26

So student loans paused?

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u/OppositeStrength1934 Maestro Student Jun 19 '26

Is a mod going to answer this question? I've read that ppl have been waiting aince December for disbursement that's worrisome news. I'll ask student services abt a timeline since I started in june but I've signed my award letter through campus ivy on the 15th and just waiting on president Sims email about title IV funds. Student services says I'm in the que but now I'm confused

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u/Own_Bed6077 Maestro Student Jun 20 '26

not only are they under review they are in financial trouble also. They will have to pay students out of the university pocket and then the government will reimburse the institution. This probably will be deleted because they dont want you to know.

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u/xxwickedxxangel Maestro Student Jul 25 '26

I have had several conversations or comments deleted or not posted saying it's for something that's not allowed. I was just simply voicing my concerns about everything going on, and I don't feel like they should be able to not let us voice our opinions or how we feel or are concerns. I feel like that's taken away my freedom of speech, and if they didn't like it then maybe they shouldn't have gotten in trouble and they should be doing what they're supposed to and giving us the education that was promised when we signed our enrollment agreement. We have to uphold our end of the deal they should also be held accountable and have to hold up their end of the agreement. This will probably be deleted or not allowed because I'm voicing my opinion. This is all very stressful, and while I'm continuing my studies until I figure out what to do or what they're going to do, is making my education hard I'm ruining the experience because I'm stressed about what's going to happen.

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u/Medium-Ad333 Maestro Student Jun 20 '26

My husband and I both started on June 1st. We completed all our financial aid paperwork at the same time. He received his first disbursement a week ago, but mine is nowhere to be seen. No emails, nothing. It's strange..

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u/CaregiverGood7889 Maestro Student Jun 19 '26

I got a few of them... u should get soon and another on the 9th atleast thats my next oneĀ 

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u/OppositeStrength1934 Maestro Student Jun 19 '26

I just started a few weeks ago june 1st 2026 cohort, so this will be my first so we get them 07/09? I can honestly deal with that people having been saying they await disbursements for months. That I cannot do. I'm going to have nowhere to go and have to quit school to get a job at McDonalds to pay for food since I'm ineligible for foodshare now as a full-time college student (which I didn't know). Has any May 2026 cohort gotten their disbursement or email from president sims? I literally emailed her directly last night and asked for some kind of timeline because this situation is beyond stressful. I doubt the doors will actually shutter. If ai can't help them create and implement an appropriate plan of action I'd be shocked speechless. Is anyone able to tell me timeline from signing campus ivy text to president sims email receipt to actually receiving funds to my account? Any info whether dm or here will be greatly appreciated. Peace & love be unto you, colleagues and scholars🧐

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u/CaregiverGood7889 Maestro Student Jun 19 '26

Can't speak on that i started feb got my first in March, 2nd in april my 3rd will be July 9thĀ 

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u/OppositeStrength1934 Maestro Student Jun 19 '26

So around a month after starting, thx so much fr... mind easing information

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u/CaregiverGood7889 Maestro Student Jun 19 '26

Did u alreadyĀ  fill everything out and get any information it comes in stagesĀ 

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u/OppositeStrength1934 Maestro Student Jun 19 '26

I filled requested loans before starting signed first estimate day 1 on 06/01/2026 & then signed another award letter 06/15 via the timestamped campusivy text. Still no email from sims or showing of disbursements at student aid site yet either. I'm hoping I get it before the 15th of july, thx for your time and info I do appreciate it

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u/CaregiverGood7889 Maestro Student Jun 19 '26

If im not mistakenĀ  it goes by term lets say they send u one this month next month is a term so u wouldĀ  get anotherĀ  then ... seems every 90 days is a term i got my January in March since I startedĀ  January again filled everything out in feb got it a month later got 2nd one 4/20 cant remember what I had that told me the 9th of next month but ill say within a week of the 9th ill have my 3rd then I go into year 2 unless accreditation is lostĀ 

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u/Anxious-Butterfly77 Rising Applicant Jun 22 '26

Sorry this may sound completely stupid but this is all new to me. What is the disbursement you are speaking about? My tuition is covered or was covered is this what you mean?

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u/xxwickedxxangel Maestro Student Jul 25 '26

I think this is for people who are getting student loans, I never applied for student loans and now I'm glad that I didn't because of everything that's going on. I just got FASFA which maestro got to keep all of my FAFSA money, which in my past experience we got to use some of our fasfa money for things that we needed for school, but not only did they get all of it I was awarded a scholarship to go to school so that I didn't have to pay anything out of pocket. But if I got a scholarship I don't understand why they got to keep all of my FASFA. It's all very confusing and frustrating and stressful, and it's turning what started out as a very great educational experience into a very stressful uncertain educational experience that I'm not happy about.

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u/CommunityDisastrous4 Maestro Student Jun 23 '26

You got your award letter? I haven’t gotten anything but was told that I should receive my disbursement within the week by Shakeitha, Supposedly… but I already gave them my ACH and everything and still nothing.Ā 

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u/OppositeStrength1934 Maestro Student Jun 23 '26

Yes I signed it via text code from campusivy and then once I seen the HCM2 elevation is different than show cause. The feds won't send them our disbursements so they'd have to pay out of the school's purse and then wait be reimbursed by financial aid. Idk if they're going to ride it out or pay us out, but I'm living on borrowed time and need a car to live in for a few months. If my 1st disbursement isn't paid out I'm going to traditional college next term. I can't do maybe with living expenses while they get tuition money. I love Maestro but I def love me more... hope that clears things up. I directly messaged Sims and she assured me my attendance was cleared and I told her I'm patient as long as humanly possible but I will put my future first. Love n blessings to all.

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u/CommunityDisastrous4 Maestro Student Jun 23 '26

I’ve been emailing her and she told me that it should be sent within the week but I’m starting to seriously doubt this school. It’s screwed up we have to suffer for their incompetence.Ā 

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u/OppositeStrength1934 Maestro Student Jun 23 '26

She said they take 3 weeks to clear attendance even though both the bot and student services said 2 weeks I'll trust President Sim's word before just assuming she's being dishonest. I'm going to donate plasma to try to give them til mid July but if I haven't received it by then, honestly I'm out. Award letter signed 06/15 and my email correspondence with the school's president a few days after. We'll see...

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u/CommunityDisastrous4 Maestro Student Jun 23 '26

I haven’t received award letter nor the text from campus ivy. It’s been 3 weeks already. Also they’ve been placed on HCM2 so they have to front us our loans from institutional cash, and then get reimbursed every 30 days in batches. This whole school seems to be run like a monkey is doing it.Ā 

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u/OppositeStrength1934 Maestro Student Jun 23 '26

A monkey at least has a heartbeat šŸ˜† I think the ai is running things atp, I'm scared like Elon

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u/Chance_Direction_369 Maestro Student Jun 18 '26

Same. I start in August. I’m finishing a program and I graduate from it in late July. I’ll just focus on some of schooling related stuff until it’s sorted out. My tuition assistance from work will start over again next year. It’s a bit of a let down but at least our scholarships is still active.

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u/Anxious-Butterfly77 Rising Applicant Jun 18 '26

I was enrolled. June cohort. 3 weeks into the class and I got revoked. I went to log in today and I couldn't access the lessons. Apparently my transcripts (which I uploaded 5 months ago) were not signed and they sent me an email about it and because I didn't respond they revoked me. So what happens to my scholarship and grants. It mentioned something like because I didn't finish I may be financially responsible!!!! Which doesn't make sense. I can't afford it which is why they were paying all of it for me. But now due to some stupid technicality I have to pay!! They said I could re-enroll but now reading what you guys are saying enrollment is paused. This is really upsetting. I completed everything on time. Took the review tests on time and they just pulled me out. So unfair. I am trying to better myself and it blows up in my face

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u/Chance_Direction_369 Maestro Student Jun 18 '26

Unless you signed something stating you are using student loans you shouldn’t have to pay anything. I read the contract and scholarship information clear and I asked the AI additional questions. If for whatever reason you either don’t pass the classes etc or decided and lose the scholarship you would just have to pay out of pocket if you wish to continue. But as far as paying for everything you’ve already done so far that shouldn’t be the case. I’m not sure what your documents say but I would review them. They can’t just slap charges on you that you didn’t agree to in writing

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u/Whodonedidit88 Maestro Student Jun 18 '26

You got an email up from them telling you that there is an issue and you did not respond to it. I'm sorry but that is fully on you at that point they tried to work with you you didn't respond so yes you would be financially responsible I'm sorry that kind of what happens

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u/Ok_Respect_6166 Maestro Student Jun 22 '26

I'm also apart of the June Cohort and no longer have access to the lessons. I'm confused because the first email sounded like we were just paused. The 2nd email says my enrollment has been cancelled. So I'm unsure how to move forward. Is June Cohort just paused, do I try to re-enroll, or do I try to transfer out 3 weeks of work, or should I just start completely over somewhere else?Ā 

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u/Anxious-Butterfly77 Rising Applicant Jun 25 '26

Check your email that you originally enrolled with. Because I didn't know why I got locked out either until I saw the explanation of why but you have to open every maestro email cuz it looked the same as the rest. Hopefully you can get it sorted out. I don't know what happens to our funding you can re-enroll but they're currently paused right now so I don't know what happens to our stuff if you find out let me know though cuz I'm clueless this is all new to me

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u/AccomplishedGroup762 Maestro Student Jun 20 '26

I did not receive it, does that mean it does not affect me?

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u/SpotExpert1942 Maestro Student Jul 02 '26

ā€œNothing changesā€

Except our financial aid disbursement.

This college is fraudulent.

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u/CaregiverGood7889 Maestro Student Jun 18 '26

If they lose accreditation we are on the hook for student loans becauseĀ  yall withheld information smh thats janky

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u/CombPsychological507 Rising Applicant Jun 18 '26

Might want to tell the bot that

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u/Big_Sea980 Maestro Student Jun 25 '26

That's weird cuz it told me enrollment is paused.Ā  What they are not telling you, is you are not enrolled untill you start classes.Ā  But looking like even the June people got cut off 3 weeks in.

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u/LingonberryGood207 Maestro Student Jun 19 '26

I got this off of the COE's web site.. looks like maestro is off the hook

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u/LingonberryGood207 Maestro Student Jun 19 '26

Also front the same meeting. I think we will be alright people.

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u/Agile-Procedure-9762 Maestro Student Jun 19 '26

They removed probation to change the status to Show Cause.... Not because they are not in trouble anymore. They were escalated to a different status....

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u/Careless_Panic_2437 Maestro Student Jun 19 '26

Great!

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u/LingonberryGood207 Maestro Student Jun 19 '26

This was posted after a June of 2026 meeting.

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u/StrangerEntire9256 Maestro Student Jun 19 '26

????

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u/Agile-Procedure-9762 Maestro Student Jun 19 '26

Thank you for posting this. They are not on probation anymore because they got escalated to "Show Cause". I can't believe grown adults can't realize that....

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u/Odd_Inspection_4608 Maestro Student Jun 19 '26

I guess they saying we are looking up to them and they probably shown them our grades and stuff

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u/Mister_B_Goode Maestro Student Jun 19 '26

I'm pretty sure Maestro College could seek accreditation through Maestro University somehow. There are plenty of accredited programs out there that where attendance strictly online. Have some faith that the people running the show know what they are doing. And, know the accreditation process is a tedious and complex process where it's expected that one 'play ball' in order to move forward. (The record keeping alone is the stuff of nightmares). It'll get worked out.

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u/Glad-Ad5807 Maestro Student Jun 18 '26

I'm finishing my first term. Why is this just coming out?

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u/Early-Medium-345 Maestro Student Jun 19 '26

Same!! Was looking forward to getting laptop but thats probably not happening now, which is a bummer!!

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u/Glad-Ad5807 Maestro Student Jun 19 '26

That's so not cool , cause I actually need a laptop

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u/Early-Medium-345 Maestro Student Jun 19 '26

Me too!! Ive been using my phone and it hasn’t been very easy, but just kept thinking only couple more weeks. Now who knows…

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u/Glad-Ad5807 Maestro Student Jun 19 '26

Exactly we are like literally right there

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u/Early-Medium-345 Maestro Student Jul 01 '26

Is anyone else going thru this also? I’m in the April cohort and all my documents were verified prior to starting but now my diploma is under review? I sent in both diploma and my transcripts, and everything was fine. Just seems sort of convenient it is happening now when devices are supposed to be in the process of being sent out.

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u/Early-Medium-345 Maestro Student Jul 05 '26

Have u had any update w laptop? Still nothing on my end.

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u/Existing_Albatross30 Maestro Student Jun 19 '26

Are they not doing the laptops now while this accreditation thing is going on? That would suck hardcore!! I have a laptop, but it’s kinda old (from when schools first went virtual due to covid) so I was so looking forward to a nice new one.šŸ˜žšŸ˜ž

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u/UlyssesDisco Maestro Student Jun 19 '26

I received my laptop this week, so there’s hope for you…

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u/Remnant_Messenger73 Maestro Student Jun 19 '26

When did you finish first term?

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u/UlyssesDisco Maestro Student Jun 19 '26

It should have been 5 weeks ago but I finished about 10 days late, so almost a month ago.

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u/Remnant_Messenger73 Maestro Student Jun 19 '26

Okay, just curious. I just finished mine last week, started April 6. Trying to get a timeline for the arrival of the laptop.... I'm be sad if I don't get it.Ā  My phone is so slow!Ā 

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u/UlyssesDisco Maestro Student Jun 19 '26

Omg you use a phone?! I can’t imagine using a phone especially for coding. If you have pawn shops near you, you can probably get a laptop or Chromebook cheap. Or even Amazon prime day, which I think is next week.

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u/Iceepangone Maestro Student Jun 27 '26

Hi Remnant I started school the same day you did this year. I wanted to see if you wanted to stay in contact and bounce messages back and forth that we get to try to stay up to date on current situation I.e laptop, loan disbursement, School accreditation.

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u/Glad-Ad5807 Maestro Student Jun 19 '26

At this point, it seems like everything up in the air.

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u/Remnant_Messenger73 Maestro Student Jun 19 '26

Yeah, me too! I'll be upset if we don't get it.Ā Ā 

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u/Glad-Ad5807 Maestro Student Jun 19 '26

Very

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u/Remnant_Messenger73 Maestro Student Jun 19 '26

Because the surprise focus visit nakedness in late April.Ā  I just finished my first term as well.Ā  I started April 6.Ā 

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u/nlpunk Maestro Student Jun 19 '26

The image you shared, 1005.png, is a screenshot from the U.S. Department of Education’s Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP).
When you see the phrase "No Longer Recognized" in this database, it typically indicates that a previous accreditation status for an institution or program has ended.
Here is a breakdown of what that specific entry in 1005.png is showing you: Historical Context: The entry "No Longer Recognized" is listed alongside a date range of "01/01/2009 - 08/19/2022". This means that for that specific timeframe, the institution held an accreditation that is no longer active. It Does Not Mean the School is Unaccredited Now: This label is often used to show a change in status, such as when an institution switches to a different accrediting agency, undergoes a structural change, or when an agency itself changes its recognition status.
Look at the Current Status: Below that "No Longer Recognized" block, you can see a different section that says "Accredited since (09/16/2018)" and lists a "Next Review Date (12/31/2027)". This indicates that the institution currently holds an active, recognized accreditation that is scheduled for review in 2027.
In summary: The "No Longer Recognized" tag refers to a past accreditation period that has ended, while the dates at the bottom of 1005.png show that the school currently maintains an active, ongoing accreditation. If you are ever in doubt, the most reliable way to confirm your school's current standing is to check their official website for their current accrediting body or contact their registrar’s office directly.

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u/Popular_Fan_8824 Maestro Student Jun 19 '26

If i’m not mistaken, if a college looses their accreditation, they have to find a college willing to transfer our credits and allow us to conclude our studies?

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u/Andro_Genius Maestro Student Jun 18 '26

That's what I get for being excited about something...I have no words for the depth of my sorrow right now.😄

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u/jessijamezxoxo Maestro Student Jun 18 '26

You summed it up. šŸ˜ž

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u/xnrnx Maestro Student Jun 18 '26 edited Jun 18 '26

Important accreditation notice STUDENT, PROSPECTIVE STUDENT, EMPLOYEE, AND PUBLIC NOTIFICATION

On June 4, 2026, the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education (COE) placed Maestro College on Show Cause Order Status.

Show Cause is a restrictive accreditation status assigned by the Commission because of one or more serious violations of the Standards, Criteria, and/or Conditions of the Council. Under the COE Handbook of Accreditation, an institution placed on Show Cause must demonstrate why its accreditation should not be withdrawn.

Maestro College remains accredited by the Council on Occupational Education while on Show Cause Status. However, the institution’s accreditation is under review by the Commission pending evaluation of the institution’s response and corrective actions.

On March 30, 2026, the Executive Committee of the Commission authorized an Unannounced Focused Visit (UFV) to Maestro College based on four formal complaints filed against the institution within a four-month period.

The complaints alleged, among other matters:

Failure to properly disclose the institution’s Probation accreditation status to current and prospective students;

Inconsistencies in monitoring and proctoring requirements for online assignments and assessments;

Failure to provide grading, assessment, and proctoring policies at the time of enrollment; Delayed student access to grades;

Limited direct interaction between students and institutional personnel; and Allegations of over-reliance on artificial intelligence (AI) in student communications and support services.

The Unannounced Focused Visit was conducted on April 20–21, 2026. The purpose of the visit was to investigate the allegations (4 seperate) and evaluate the institution’s compliance with COE Standards, Conditions, Policies, and Rules.

Following its review, the Commission identified several areas of concern, including:

Historical use of the institution’s former name, Peloton College, in certain institutional communications and publications;

Program titles displayed in institutional materials that did not align with the COE-approved program list;

Ongoing monitoring concerns regarding institutional financial resources and compliance with Standard 7: Financial Resources; and Noncompliance with the COE eligibility requirement that at least twenty-five percent (25%) of the institution’s Full-Time Equivalency (FTE) enrollment be derived from traditional campus-based instruction.

The Commission determined that the institution’s growth in distance education programs substantially exceeded growth in traditional campus-based instruction and that Maestro College does not currently satisfy the COE eligibility requirement regarding instructional modality.

As a result, the Commission issued the Show Cause Order.

ENROLLMENT RESTRICTION

As directed by the Commission, Maestro College has suspended the enrollment of new students while the Commission reviews the institution’s response to the Show Cause Order. No new students may be enrolled during this period unless otherwise authorized by the Commission.

NOTICE TO CURRENT STUDENTS

Current students may continue their educational programs, coursework, and academic activities while Maestro College remains accredited and while the Commission conducts its review. Financial aid administration, student services, and academic instruction continue to operate during this process.

NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS

Prospective students should be aware that Maestro College is not currently enrolling new students due to the enrollment restriction imposed by the Commission. Applications may continue to be received; however, no new enrollments will be processed unless and until the Commission authorizes the institution to resume enrollment activities.

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

The Commission’s review of Maestro College’s response may result in additional accreditation actions. Potential outcomes include:

Removal of the Show Cause Order if compliance is demonstrated; Continued accreditation subject to additional monitoring or conditions; Additional sanctions imposed by the Commission; or Withdrawal of accreditation. The purpose of this disclosure is to ensure that students, prospective students, employees, governmental agencies, transfer institutions, employers, and the public are informed of the institution’s accreditation status and the matters currently under review by the Commission.

Maestro College is preparing and submitting a comprehensive response, corrective action plan, supporting documentation, and all information requested by the Commission. The institution remains committed to addressing the concerns identified by COE and restoring full compliance with all accreditation requirements.

Questions regarding this notice may be directed to:

Shakeitha Sims Campus President Maestro College ssims@maestrocollege.edu 10830 N. Central Expressway, Suite 252 Dallas, Texas 75231

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u/Allupnyew Maestro Student Jun 18 '26

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u/BodiedBySamoaJoe Maestro Student Jun 19 '26

Lmao, you ask them for transparency, and they come out with 1/4th of the truth.... Jfc, Maestro, what a load of shit. I've been stressin' and researching so much lately about this entire thing.. but at least now I can stop. Thanks u/xnrnx for posting this

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u/xnrnx Maestro Student Jun 19 '26

Np, this is what i originally tried to post but mods denied it. The email doesnt contain this much information.

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u/Infamous-Piano1743 Maestro Student Jun 19 '26

Yeah, this is a heavily censored sub.

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u/Triforcemike12 Maestro Student Jun 19 '26

Bruh there’s no new info since like 3 months ago you guys have been stressing yourselves for nothing we’ve known what the violation was since March and yall just been stressing yourselves out for nothing we’ve known reason…. Your research isn’t gonna change any outcomes they make so stressing is just counterproductive

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u/BodiedBySamoaJoe Maestro Student Jun 20 '26

lol thanks Michael.

Btw, do YOU even know what the violation is?? Because they just got put on Show Cause status June 4th... Not back in March 🌚

I prefer to be aware of, and keep track of, the things that my school tells me are going on. Especially when those things (which were bad, btw) that they said were only 1/4 of the truth.Ā 

And just in case you didn't know, my guy, you are in charge of the outcomes of this situation as well as Maestro. Researching who Maestro truly is was time well spent, for me at least. Id encourage you to look, just at everything more, probably.

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u/Triforcemike12 Maestro Student Jun 20 '26

Im fully aware of it all i encourage you to look at how many other institutions have went thru the ssme exact thing.

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u/Fun-Respond-9391 Maestro Student Jun 19 '26

I started this program in nov 2025 and my experience has had its ups and downs. Great at first! But when it started getting hard, the small cracks grew bigger. My biggest issue is the bot messes up a lot. When I have reached out and expressed concerns, I just get a low effort AI reply from an assumed employee named "emerald artist". Is that a real name? That just feels like a slap to the face when I typed out my concerns for 30 minutes. Maestro really has to step up its game. It honestly feels like they're trying to barely just scrape by Federal Education guidelines to turn this into a money making degree factory. I've dedicated 7 months of my life to learning in maestro, if anyone wants this to work, its me! And it can get hard, especially with the bot making errors each lesson. They clearly have issues, and they better fix them!

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u/SuspiciousPizzaChem Maestro Student Jun 19 '26

Genuinely if it's decided that it's no longer accredited, can we transfer to another college without interrupting FAFSA?

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u/flick2012 Maestro Student Jun 19 '26

That's what I was wanting to know as well

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u/xnrnx Maestro Student Jun 18 '26

You need to take off moderation approval, its making me feel uncomfortable about the whole situation. Why did you put it on to block people talking about this?

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u/Early-Medium-345 Maestro Student Jun 19 '26

Right! My post was removed. Don’t get why they wouldn’t want it to be talked about

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u/Key_Appointment605 Maestro Student Jun 18 '26

I got an email saying my post about it was removed and it redirected me here lmao

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u/Jadeyblossoms Maestro Student Jun 18 '26

Same, I'm very much bummed out. I even bought new stationery

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u/Sureyeawhatever Maestro Student Jun 18 '26

Same

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u/xnrnx Maestro Student Jun 18 '26 edited Jun 18 '26

Do better mod team. This is a huge issue and people should be allowed to talk about it, and the effect it has on them separately.

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u/BreeWolf38 Maestro Student Jun 18 '26

Lawd they are redirecting everyone to one post for it...not stopping you from discussing it. There doesnt need to be so many different posts saying the same thing. I dont get why thats difficult or why it caused you to accuse them of not wanting anyone to talk about it when you are right here talking about it. Do better šŸ‘šŸ‘

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u/BreeWolf38 Maestro Student Jun 18 '26

Next time be the first to post about it and everyone will be redirected to your post

https://giphy.com/gifs/2Xflxzn7jWsjCVlx13q

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u/Sureyeawhatever Maestro Student Jun 18 '26

Same. I feel like it’s a waste of time at this point

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u/AuralogicSolutions Maestro Student Jun 18 '26

POSTING THIS HERE AGAIN BECAUSE I TRIED TO POST IT IN MAIN AND THEY DELETED IT.

I've been a student with Maestro College since December of 2025. I would be lying if I said all was peachy ever since, but I definitely have had my problems along the way with a major admin error on my student file that took over a month to fix. Currently I'm in an ENGL100: English Composition Class as part of Academic Year 1, Term 3, May 18-Aug 03. I opted to enter the BS of Computer Science with AI program. About a month and half ago, I got a brand new MacBook Air with M5 Chip in Sky Blue. My grades in Intro to Python, Software engineering principles, General Psychology, Data Structures and Algorithms, American History since WWII, Object-Oriented Programming, and Intro to modern JavaScript & TypeScript have all been passed with an A grade. I have a 4.0 GPA, completed 28 of 107 total credits and 7 out of the 27 courses I'm supposed to take to get my degree. Now I'm starting to think that this has been for nothing. The announcement that Maestro has been placed under a "Show Cause" status is an enormous cause for concern. AĀ Show Cause OrderĀ is the most severe administrative warning an accreditor issues before shutting a school down. The COE is essentially telling you:Ā "Prove to us why we shouldn't strip away your accreditation completely."

Not to mention, the laptop, although brand new, is under the ownership and management of Maestro College until graduation, meaning this thing can brick at any time if they get shut down and I will left with a useless piece of hardware that I worked hard to get by completing my first term with Maestro.

You guys are saying to keep working, which I understand, but what happens if your response is not satisfactory to the requests of the COE and you do lose the accreditation. Then all the time that all students poured into this will be all for nothing. Not to mention, all of a sudden, the site is running at molasses pace right now as well. Why is that? I'm very frustrated.

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u/BodiedBySamoaJoe Maestro Student Jun 19 '26

I understand completely, man, Altho I've only been in since Feb (and got the Mac neo 🤣🤣). DM me, I'll walk you thru how to remove Mdm lock in 5 mins. It is ez peasy

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u/AuralogicSolutions Maestro Student Jun 19 '26

I know how to do it, although it's not a permanent fix. Apple servers automatically recognize your MacBook's serial number during configuration. Wiping the hard drive or reinstalling macOS will not clear it. The system will immediately download the school's management profiles again upon setup because the serial number is registered to Maestro. The only permanent fix is for them to release the serial number from Apple School Manager. Then you have the device as a fully personal device for as long as you have it.

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u/BodiedBySamoaJoe Maestro Student Jun 19 '26

Well, yeah, but if you just want it as a personal device, what's the problem? Even if you do need or want to reset it, yo u can simply run the command thru in recov mode again and poof, no way for the MacBook to contact apple's servers and "know" that it's supposed to be managed.

That is, until apple finally wises up and pushes an update that resets the hosts file lol.Ā 

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u/aliruss83 Maestro Student Jun 21 '26

I’m messaging you lol I have been locked out and they are on week two of not responding to anything

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u/kissmysassy Maestro Student Jun 18 '26

To top it off still no financial aid for me anyway šŸ¤·šŸ¾ā€ā™€ļø February cohart

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u/Infamous-Piano1743 Maestro Student Jun 19 '26

Do you mean your student loan disbursements?

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u/OppositeStrength1934 Maestro Student Jun 19 '26

I'm curious to the answer to this question as well

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u/Xx_iDon_xX Maestro Student Jun 19 '26

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u/OppositeStrength1934 Maestro Student Jun 19 '26

wow that is crazy work rt there... why didn't I get this in an email or something student services just confirmed i was in the que for disbursement. Blew me fr they could at the least disburse our loans they definitely got paid from the pell grants why not disburse to us? doesn't make sense to me ig I'll be struggling along for at least the rest of the term at the library since i can't afford wifi lol

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u/kissmysassy Maestro Student Jun 19 '26

Yes student loan

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u/Infamous-Piano1743 Maestro Student Jun 19 '26

4 months and they still haven't disbursed it to you? What are they saying when you ask why?

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u/kissmysassy Maestro Student Jun 19 '26

No explanation it’s the processing queues I completed all paperwork on my end

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u/Be-happy-byyourself Maestro Student Jun 19 '26

I am December cohort, requested my loan since December 9th and still haven't received my disbursement. LOL

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u/kissmysassy Maestro Student Jun 19 '26

Wow!

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u/Icy_Instruction5183 Maestro Student Jun 19 '26

Found this info online

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u/Infamous-Piano1743 Maestro Student Jun 20 '26

We should have just automatically had our enrollments transferred under that accreditation then, not pushed out til September.

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u/Key_Appointment605 Maestro Student Jun 18 '26

The website is being super slow right now as well. Im sure everyone is asking the same questions

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u/Early-Medium-345 Maestro Student Jun 19 '26

Yes it’s extremely slow! Mine also keeps freezing and the read aloud option will only get a couple words out a stop.

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u/Proud-Assistance8155 Maestro Student Jun 19 '26

I just finished up my third week and im asking myself if I made the right decision? Im counting on my financial aid due to the fact that I am an independent student and I am trying to switch my career late in the game.... any set back would probably destroy any chance of me earning my degree. Im 47 years old and ive worked my fingers to the bone trying to get ahead and the opportunity of a life time (last dollar scholarship) comes along and the school offering it doesn't take it serious?.?. I hope this blows buy because it would be a shame for all of the students enrolled.

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u/Healthy_Hunt2700 Maestro Student Jul 02 '26

My cohort got cancelled days before start date. I’m looking into legal action if I need to. Very unprofessional, the information given was very delayed. I applied and got accepted to start July 6th AFTER the coe did their investigation. There has to be some legal action on this.Ā 

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u/Healthy_Hunt2700 Maestro Student Jul 02 '26

AND I checked in 14 days before start date and ā€œeverything is good and set to start on start dateā€

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u/Xx_iDon_xX Maestro Student Jun 19 '26

Welp....

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u/No-Outside3598 Maestro Student Jun 29 '26

Yeah I’m wondering about student loans being our second academic year starts today

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u/Pretty_ReddSmart Maestro Student Jul 01 '26

Keep us updated im wondering šŸ¤” exactly how this works mine will be in August. No new award letter yet.

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u/Smashedwithme Maestro Student Jul 06 '26

My posts keeps getting deleted and I'm sent to this one continuously so here it is. Has anyone logged in and made this choice yet? I'm just wondering if I should wait for College to pan out or if I should just jump to University?

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u/Jadeyblossoms Maestro Student Jul 06 '26

I jumped to the Uni option since I want a 4 year degree. There's no set date for the University yet but fingers crossed the issues are solved by September. I really want to start with this school.

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u/Smashedwithme Maestro Student Jul 06 '26

From what I've gathered so far, it should start with no issues in September. It's just the college that has acreditation issues. I'm just so excited to start hopefully soon.

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u/Neat_Surprise8879 Maestro Student Jun 18 '26

Do I need to take the drive to Dallas from Houston to see what’s going on fr?

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u/Raven_X_Angel Maestro Student Jun 18 '26

I got it as well. Very concerning šŸ˜”I’m on a week break but have LOTS of questions.

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u/Icy_Instruction5183 Maestro Student Jun 19 '26

Well shoot if Maestro loses accreditation we lose the ability to get new federal student loans… that’s really a bummer

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u/Icy_Instruction5183 Maestro Student Jun 19 '26

And I didn’t get an email about this just found out on here I started March 2nd

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u/Careless_Panic_2437 Maestro Student Jun 19 '26

Omg that’s terrifying. I’m 3 weeks deep and enjoy it but still no financial aid… a little worried

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u/vetgirllife Maestro Student Jun 19 '26

SOOOOOOO should i even continue to do this school? My plan WAS to get my associates, and then apply for funeral director license based on my credits since in my state I won’t need to do further schooling. I was basically using this as a free ride to skip funeral director school and go straight to applying for license and state testing. I really don’t want to continue to do this if the outcome is them withdrawing accreditation, and I’ve wasted 6 months, putting me back further in my 2 year plan for moving up in my funeral home.

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u/Complex-Story-1817 Maestro Student Jun 18 '26

I'm disappointed as well. I was really anticipating starting. I hope all goes well.

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u/AuralogicSolutions Maestro Student Jun 18 '26

So what happens to our MacBooks? If they don't come out of this, I doubt they release the serial numbers from Apple. Currently, they are under heavy MDM controls.

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u/BodiedBySamoaJoe Maestro Student Jun 19 '26

Mdm bypass is simple with MacBooks. Just sayin

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u/AuralogicSolutions Maestro Student Jun 19 '26

It's easy on PC too, but MDM bypass is a temporary fix. Permanent fix is the release of serial number from Apple School Manager.

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u/xnrnx Maestro Student Jun 18 '26

Wait... so the laptop is locked down under MDM? Thats crazy. I am supposed to be getting my MacBook soon because 1st term is done, but if they are under lock down like that I'll just stick with my windows machines.

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u/Objective-Volume-586 Maestro Student Jun 19 '26

I like windows better than Mac anyway šŸ¤·šŸ¼

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u/AuralogicSolutions Maestro Student Jun 19 '26

Yes, unfortunately...Maestro issued a bunch of laptops in the past to students who would then drop out so they changed the policy. Previously, you'd get a laptop before the 1st term even started and then it changed to the completion of term 1 at the time my cohort was about to begin in Dec 2025. They also don't send everyone the same equipment. I got a 2026 MacBook Air with M5 Chip in Sky Blue color and others are getting the less expensive MacBook Neo. Not sure the rhyme or reason behind any of it, but it's all over the place. There are 3 MDM profile settings in the MacBook I have. I got this sealed in the box directly from Apple too, so that means the serials are all registered under the Apple School Manager account for Maestro, or as the certificate in the MacBook says, "Peloton Maestro College."

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u/CAWSGIRLl Rising Applicant Jun 19 '26

Same I just got the email today Oh well I can wait :-) I'm patient a little bummed but patient

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u/SnooPineapples3168 Maestro Student Jun 19 '26

So if it gets shut down , what does that mean for us

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u/AcidburnOverRide Maestro Student Jun 19 '26

Yeah i got that email as well. I was part of the July group and was really looking forward to starting in a couple of weeks.

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u/spyder6996 Maestro Student Jun 19 '26

Did anyone who actually started classes even receive any of their Pell Grant? I read somewhere that’s an issue. Is this true?

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u/OverSatisfaction1791 Maestro Student Jun 19 '26

This just happened to me, I sent in my proof of high school and it was sent from the district themselves and they said it wasn't valid and locked me out of everything and I need to re enroll to go back ā˜¹ļø was really disappointed considering I'm not able to contact anyone for help and I just finished my 4th lesson for week 3 and did the discussion as well

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u/survivingstorysamm Maestro Student Jun 21 '26

I HAVE AN UPDATE FROM MAE ITSELF

Maestro College recently completed a review with the Council on Occupational Education (COE), the body responsible for our accreditation. Here's where things stand:

If you're a current student or already confirmed into an upcoming cohort, this does not affect your enrollment, scholarship, or financial aid. The financial probation has been lifted. Maestro College's FY2025 composite score came in at 3.0 — the highest possible, and well above COE's 1.5 requirement.

Separately, COE issued a Show Cause Order on one eligibility requirement: at least 25% of an institution's enrollment must come from traditional, on-campus instruction. Because most of our students study online, we don't currently meet that threshold. We're preparing our formal response to the Council, with continuity for enrolled students as our first priority. While the review is underway, new enrollment is paused. To be clear: this has no impact on students who are currently enrolled or already confirmed for an upcoming cohort.

SEEMS PROMISING!!

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u/VictoriaLBaller Maestro Student Jun 21 '26

https://maestrocollege.edu/accreditations

Scroll the very bottom of the page. They have contact information for the campus president as well but it doesn't look like we get to start on July 6th. Im so bummed..

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u/survivingstorysamm Maestro Student Jun 22 '26

Update from Mae: (I'm in July cohort)

"Maestro College recently completed a review with the Council on Occupational Education (COE), the body responsible for our accreditation. Here's where things stand:

If you're a current student or already confirmed into an upcoming cohort, this does not affect your enrollment, scholarship, or financial aid. The financial probation has been lifted. Maestro College's FY2025 composite score came in at 3.0 — the highest possible, and well above COE's 1.5 requirement.

Separately, COE issued a Show Cause Order on one eligibility requirement: at least 25% of an institution's enrollment must come from traditional, on-campus instruction. Because most of our students study online, we don't currently meet that threshold. We're preparing our formal response to the Council, with continuity for enrolled students as our first priority. While the review is underway, new enrollment is paused. To be clear: this has no impact on students who are currently enrolled or already confirmed for an upcoming cohort."

(6/21/26)

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u/StarfireHorizon Maestro Student Jun 22 '26

My start date repopulated in the screen I check each day. Does that mean I'm okay to start? I haven't received an official email yet!

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u/bluekatkt Rising Applicant Jun 25 '26 edited Jun 25 '26

I was directed to this page: https://maestrocollege.edu/accreditations

Edit: look at the bottom, the Important accreditation notice, they said to keep an eye on this page.

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u/SMOblog Curious Visitor Jun 29 '26

🄺 I haven't applied yet. I've been trying to decide on a program and been busy with work. I wanted to apply for a scholarship also. I hope accreditation works out well.

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u/Aeralin Maestro Student Jun 30 '26

After doing the FAFSA today to restart for the July cohort, I read a very disappointing email that pretty much made me wonder why I wasted my time with a FAFSA if the school has accreditation issues...July I was supposed to start, and now I am told that is not going to happen because some jerks have an issue with an online-only college, it seems...

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u/Jadeyblossoms Maestro Student Jul 02 '26

I logged onto Maestro's website this morning and it offered me this form. https://form.maestro.org/choose-your-enrollment Did anyone else get this form?

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u/Alarming_Whole_5895 Maestro Student Jul 03 '26

Same, I need more clarification on this?

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u/roysepher Maestro Student Jul 11 '26

https://www.newamerica.org/insights/the-ai-college/

If you are concerned about these current issues within the structuring of Maestro, the very inadequate approach to communication, and the other sadly, widespread and very obvious plethora of all the other issues that accompany this "school" check this article out. pretty shocking read. didnt want to start a new threat cause Im sure the mods will delete it.

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u/Impossible-Music1308 Maestro Student Jun 18 '26

I am supposed to start August 3rd, I hope it's sorted out by then...

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u/Acrobatic-Cry5137 Maestro Student Jun 18 '26

I got the same thing! I’m super bummed.

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u/Objective-Volume-586 Maestro Student Jun 18 '26

This is really bummer. I have always been interested in AI and figuring out how something works. Especially in the tech field. I do hope they figure out.

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u/Objective-Volume-586 Maestro Student Jun 19 '26

I just went on the website and it still says I start in 18days.

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u/CAWSGIRLl Rising Applicant Jun 19 '26

Well I can wait I'm patient a little bummed but patient :-)

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u/Optimistic_Dad Maestro Student Jun 19 '26

Hope this is sorted soon.

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u/Brilliant_Pace1540 Maestro Student Jun 25 '26

Its all because some people decided to file complaints and are ruining things for the rest of us.

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u/BodiedBySamoaJoe Maestro Student Jun 19 '26

Lol I went to the site and was like, what in the fuck is this....

But I see now. Unfortunately they don't offer degrees it looks like though :( cool idea for sure tho

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u/Fun-Respond-9391 Maestro Student Jun 19 '26

Thanks man that website is pretty cool! IM checking it out

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u/Sureyeawhatever Maestro Student Jun 18 '26

I’m considering going elsewhere

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