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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT 

NORTHERN DISTRICT OF OHIO 

FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION, 

Plaintiff, 

v. 

STRATFORD CAREER INSTITUTE, INC., 

a corporation, 

Defendant. 

Case No. -----

COMPLAINT FOR PERMANENT 

INJUNCTION AND OTHER 

EQUITABLE RELIEF 

Plaintiff, the Federal Trade Commission ("FTC"), for its Complaint alleges: 

1. The FTC brings this action under Section 13(b) of the Federal Trade Commission 

Act ("FTC Act"), 15 U.S.C. § 53(b), to obtain permanent injunctive relief, rescission or 

reformation of contracts, restitution, the refund of monies paid, disgorgement of ill-gotten 

monies, and other equitable relief for Defendant's acts or practices in violation of Section 5(a) of 

the FTC Act, 15 U.S.C. § 45(a). 

JURISDICTION AND VENUE 

2. This Court has subject matter jurisdiction pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §§ 1331, 1337(a), 

and 1345, and 15 U.S.C. §§ 45(a) and 53(b). 

3. Venue is proper in this district under 28 U.S.C. § 1391(b)(1), (b)(2), (b)(3), (c)(2), 

and 15 U.S.C. § 53(b). 

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PLAINTIFF 

4. The FTC is an independent agency of the United States Government created by 

statute. 15 U.S.C. §§ 41-58. The FTC enforces Section 5(a) of the FTC Act, 15 U.S.C. 

§ 45(a), which prohibits unfair or deceptive acts or practices in or affecting commerce. 

5. The FTC is authorized to initiate federal district court proceedings, by its own 

attorneys, to enjoin violations of the FTC Act and to secure such equitable relief as may be 

appropriate in each case, including rescission or reformation of contracts, restitution, the refund 

ofmonies paid, and the disgorgement of ill-gotten monies. 15 U.S.C. §§ 53(b) and 56(a)(2)(A). 

DEFENDANT 

6. Defendant Stratford Career Institute, Inc. ("Stratford"), is a District of Columbia 

corporation with its principal place ofbusiness at 8675 Darnley Road, Mount-Royal, Quebec, 

Canada H4T 1X2. Stratford transacts or has transacted business in this district and throughout 

the United States. 

COMMERCE 

7. At all times material to this Complaint, Stratford has maintained a substantial 

course of trade in or affecting commerce, as "commerce" is defined in Section 4 of the FTC Act, 

15 U.S.C. § 44. 

DEFENDANT'S BUSINESS ACTIVITIES 

8. Since at least 1991, Stratford has operated a distance learning correspondence 

school. It enrolls approximately seventy thousand students per year and offers sixty-two 

different kinds of educational programs. It claims to have provided educational opportunities to 

over one million students. 

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9. Stratford advertises its programs through its website, scitraining.com, and by 

using Bing and Google keywords, letters to prospective students from its Director of Education, 

enrollment agreements, a brochure, magazine advertisements, inserts, and television 

commercials. 

10. Stratford's most popular program is its high school diploma program ("the 

program"). Between May 2010 and April2014, the full tuition price for the program was 

$989.00, though various discounts available during that time period could lower the price 

considerably. The lowest discounted price for this time period, which was offered between May 

2013 and April2014, was $441.75. 

11. To induce consumers to purchase the program, Stratford has disseminated or 

caused to be disseminated advertisements and promotional materials, including but not 

necessarily limited to the attached Exhibits A through E. These materials include the following 

statements and depictions: 

A. High School Diploma Distance Leammg Course Summary 

Get your high school diploma at home with Stratford Career 

Institute. 

It's never too late to get your diploma. 

Stratford Career Institute can help you enjoy the pride and 

satisfaction of having earned your high school diploma, as well as 

the financial rewards that come with it. Stratford has already 

helped thousands of people. Now, we're ready to help you! 

* * * 

Stratford is the perfect choice for getting your high school 

diploma at home. 

Stratford Career Institute has one of the most well known (sic) 

high school correspondence courses. Our years of quality career 

training have let people just like you know that we care about your 

future and want to see you succeed. In fact, more than one million 

people have enrolled with Stratford since 1991. You may see 

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other courses out there, but Stratford's innovative combination of 

convenience, affordability, and quality distance learning materials 

make us a top choice. 

(Exhibit A, www.scitraining.com/high _school_ diploma) 

B. High School Diploma Career Forecast 

Getting your high school diploma can open up many doors for 

you. 

Have the words "high school diploma required" kept you from 

getting a job? Then this is your chance to change all that! 

Getting your diploma with Stratford gives you the competitive 

advantage you need for career success. Despite the fact that you 

may have a number of usable skills and qualities for a job, most 

employers require their workers to have a high school diploma. 

Overall, having your high school diploma can help you get a better 

job with higher earnings, help you gain respect, or further your 

education with more specialized career training ... all of which 

can build a more secure future for you and your family. 

Individuals with a High School Diploma can make $9,000 more 

per year. 

* * * 

*Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics News Release USDL 10-0067. 

(Exhibit A, www.scitraining.com/High _ School_Diploma!Career _Forecast) 

c. High School Diploma Testimonials 

"Getting my diploma was a big relief. I worked hard to 

accomplish my goals. Now, every time someone might ask if I 

got my high school diploma, I can say 'yes!' It has made me very 

happy." - Karen C. 

"Getting my high school diploma has helped me further my career. 

It has also showed my kids that finishing school is very important 

in life and helps you get a better job."- Whitney H. 

"After dropping out of high school, I promised everyone I would 

get my diploma. Few believed I would, but I did. Stratford was 

easy for me to understand. If you stick your mind to it, you can 

complete high school. I would definitely recommend this school." 

-Korena S. 

(Exhibit A, www. sci training. com/High_ School_Diploma!Testimonials) 

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D. Each of the foregoing web pages has a picture of a framed, 

official-looking diploma with the school's name in a fancy font, 

the word "Diploma" in bold and in a large font, a seal, and 

signatures of purported school officials. 

(Exhibit A, www.scitraining.com) 

E. Dear 

F. 

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Going back to school to get your High School Diploma is likely 

one of the best decisions you'll ever make. 

Stratford can help you get the education that can open doors to job 

and career opportunities that were closed to you before. This can 

translate into better pay, higher satisfaction, and increased respect. 

* * * 

Stratford's high school diploma program covers all major subjects 

including: 

• English 

• Math 

• Science 

• History 

• Government 

• Social Studies 

• Four Electives 

(Exhibit B, Letter from Respondent's Director of Education and Enrollment 

Agreement) 

Your Future with a 

High School Diploma 

Stratford can help you enjoy the pride and satisfaction of having 

earned your high school diploma as well as the financial rewards 

that come with it. 

* * * 

What You Can Gain 

Opportunity & Potential- A high school diploma can help open 

doors that were closed to you before. With a diploma in hand, 

you can qualify for better jobs, faster promotions, and higher pay. 

Just imagine what you can achieve! 

* * * 

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What You Can Earn: 

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, individuals with 

a high school diploma are likely to earn $9,000 more per year than 

those without a high school diploma.* 

*Bureau of Labor Statistics, Current Population Survey, March 2012 

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What Stratford 

Graduates Say: 

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"My diploma changed my life for the 

better. I was promoted to a higher rank 

in my department. Even my wages 

went up. " -Juan G. 

"I have received a promotion with more pay. 

Thank you so much for all your help. " 

-Nathaniel W 

"I get a lot more opportunities to look for jobs. 

Getting my diploma is what made that possible. " 

-Bianca C. 

(Exhibit C, High School Brochure) 

G. Get Your Diploma 

at Home! 

Don't have time to go back to school? 

Then let school come to you! 

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Career Training with Stratford can lead to ... A New Career 

... Better Salary ... Faster Promotions ... . 

[There is a picture of a woman smiling and holding a large, framed 

diploma. Consumers are asked to choose one program from a list; 

the program at the top, in bold type, says "High School."] 

(Exhibit D, Advertisement) 

H. A picture of an official-looking diploma with the words "YOUR 

NAME HERE." To request information, consumers fill in the 

course name and their names and addresses on another picture of a 

diploma. 

(Exhibit E, Insert) 

I. A television advertisement including the following dialogue: 

"Sure I want a better job where I can earn more money, but 

without a diploma what can I do?" "At Stratford Career Institute 

you can earn your High School diploma ... at home." The 

advertisement also cites a U.S. Department of Labor study about 

the greater earning potential of people with high school diplomas. 

12. To direct consumers to scitraining.com, Stratford has purchased Bing and Google 

Keywords such as "official high school diploma," "real high school diploma online," "high 

school diploma equivalent," "legal high school diploma," "high school equivalency diploma," 

and state names in combination with the phrase "high school diploma." 

13. In numerous instances in connection with the advertising, marketing, promotion, 

offering for sale or sale of the program, Stratford represents or has represented that consumers 

can successfully use its diploma as a valid secondary school equivalency credential when 

seeking enrollment in higher educational institutions, applying for jobs, or for other purposes. 

However, such representations are often false or misleading, or were not substantiated at the time 

they were made. 

14. Many consumers cannot use their Stratford diplomas to enroll in four-year 

colleges and universities, community colleges, or vocational schools, or to obtain, keep, or 

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advance in a job. Stratford's own records, including documents such as consumer complaints 

and survey responses, demonstrate that this is a widespread problem. According to those 

records and other evidence, prospective employers and admissions counselors decline to accept 

Stratford's diploma and tell consumers that they cannot use it as they would a diploma from a 

traditional high school. 

15. Stratford diplomas cannot be used as valid secondary school equivalency 

credentials because, among other things, Stratford only requires its students to complete eighteen 

course units in order to obtain a diploma. In contrast, many states require students to earn more 

than eighteen course units in order to obtain a high school diploma, and to complete courses that 

Stratford does not offer, such as foreign language, laboratory science, fine arts, health, and 

physical education courses, and additional courses in mathematics. 

16. Consumers who complete the program are often left having spent hundreds of 

dollars without obtaining a valid secondary school equivalency credential. As a result, they 

cannot use Stratford's diploma to enroll in institutions ofhigher education, to apply for jobs, or 

for other purposes. 

VIOLATIONS OF THE FTC ACT 

17. Section 5(a) ofthe FTC Act, 15 U.S.C. § 45(a), prohibits "unfair or deceptive acts 

or practices in or affecting commerce." 

18. Misrepresentations or deceptive omissions of material fact constitute deceptive 

acts or practices prohibited by Section 5(a) of the FTC Act. 

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Count I 

False or Unsubstantiated High School Equivalency Credential Claim 

19. Through the means described in Paragraphs 9 through 13, Stratford has 

represented, directly or indirectly, expressly or by implication, that consumers can successfully 

use Stratford's diplomas as valid high school equivalency credentials when seeking enrollment in 

higher educational institutions, applying for jobs, or for other purposes. 

20. The representations set forth in Paragraph 19 are false or misleading or were not 

substantiated at the time the representations were made. 

21. Therefore, the making of the representations set forth in Paragraph 19 of this 

Complaint constitutes a deceptive act or practice, in or affecting commerce in violation of 

Section 5(a) ofthe FTC Act, 15 U.S.C. § 45(a). 

CONSUMER INJURY 

22. Consumers have suffered and will continue to suffer substantial injury as a result 

of Stratford's violations of the FTC Act. In addition, Stratford has been unjustly enriched as a 

result of its unlawful acts or practices. Absent injunctive relief by this Court, Stratford is likely 

to continue to injure consumers, reap unjust enrichment, and harm the public interest. 

THIS COURT'S POWER TO GRANT RELIEF 

23. Section 13(b) ofthe FTC Act, 15 U.S.C. § 53(b), empowers this Court to grant 

injunctive and such other relief as the Court may deem appropriate to halt and redress violations 

of any provision of law enforced by the FTC. The Court, in the exercise of its equitable 

jurisdiction, may award ancillary relief, including rescission or reformation of contracts, 

restitution, the refund of monies paid, and the disgorgement of ill-gotten monies, to prevent and 

remedy any violation of any provision of law enforced by the FTC. 

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PRAYER FOR RELIEF 

Wherefore, Plaintiff FTC, pursuant to Section 13(b) ofthe FTC Act, 15 U.S.C. § 53(b), 

and the Court's own equitable powers, requests that the Court: 

A Enter a permanent injunction to prevent future violations of the FTC Act by 

Stratford; 

B. Award such relief as the Court finds necessary to redress injury to consumers 

resulting from Stratford's violations of the FTC Act, including but not limited to, rescission or 

reformation of contracts, restitution, the refund of monies paid, and the disgorgement of 

ill-gotten monies; and 

C. Award Plaintiff FTC the costs of bringing this action, as well as such other and 

additional relief as the Court may determine to be just and proper. 

Dated: 

Respectfully submitted, 

JONATHAN E. NUECHTERLEIN 

General Counsel 

MARIA DEL MONACO (0067930) 

AMY C. HOCEVAR (007551 0) 

Federal Trade Commission 

East Central Region 

1111 Superior A venue, Suite 200 

Cleveland, OH 44114 

Phone (216) 263-3405 or 3409 

Fax (216) 263-3426 

mdelmonaco@ftc.gov 

ahocevar@ftc.gov 

Attorneys for Plaintiff 

FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION 

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Why Stratford's p.-ognun is for you: 

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• Age 18 or older~ You can enroll online, by mail, or over he phone. 

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onl!r~e. For more 1ntormat1on, please call AdmiSSions at 1..000-363.0058. 

• Age 16 or younget" · You are not ellglllle to enroll 

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. : • Source; U.S. Bureau ol Labor Statislics Nem Release USOL 10-0067. 

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· ·_j;_ . ~ f:~ < : .,' .. "Gettiog my high school diplOma li1Jm stratroro Call!ff lnstltu!e was one or lhe best things I crud've dooe for 

myself. I'm very prood 1 gradUated. Now 1 can suc::ceert in oll'ler goats I've set for myself· . Corlnr~e M. 

"Getting my diploma was a big relief. 1 WOI1ced hard w a£:Ct:lfl1lltsll my goats. Now, f!VI':r'/ time someone mJgllt ast:. I!' 

)" · tllition:~ f~ 1 got my higtl sdlool tfplmla, 1 can say )'es!" 11 has lllOOe me vefY nappy • -Karen c 

• •*·aiJOt!Cai cours. · .··tj$1;··"·','.,_::·.'.. .. . ... "Get illg my higll sct1oo1 dipkmJa l'laS helped me fWtller my career_ 11 has atso snowea my tclds that tlnlshlng school 

Is very !mpOO.:mt In life an~ helps you get a better ]ob: -Whitney H 

·.·._. ·~dropping out of bigh :>Chool, I promi3ed e'leJ'YOO(: I would get my diploma_ Few believed l would, but I did. 

pllilii•liiiil•liililllliilt .. ·•• S!rntford was easy for me to understarld. If you sliCk your mll'l!l to It, you can complete lllgn school. I \rotlld 

de!lnltely recommend this schooL"- Korena s. 

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"Gelling my high school diploma 

from StratfOrd C:lreer lnslilule was 

om of the OOst lhings I cook!'w 

done for myself. I'm VEfYjro\KII 

gndu::l!i><l Now I com sur:ceed in 

Olher goals fve set for myself.· ~ 

-Corinne M 

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HigD School Diploma Tuition :md PncWg I Slr.lltOrd Carttrlnsti1ule 

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DU!\ng the eoro!!meo! proc;ess. you can use our easy payment calcul~or to design a monlhly payment plan 1hat 

worl<s. test lor you! Use he minimum payment amounts above as a starting point. or pay more and graduate 

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"Geeling my high school diploma 

from Stratford Carner lnsli!ute was 

one of ih" 00s! flil'9 I could've 

dooa fof myself I'm very !J'Olld I 

gradua!OO. Now I C3ll wcceed in 

other goals rw S0t fur myselt" -

-Corinne M. 
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Exhibit B 
Case: 1:16-cv-00371 Doc#: 1-4 Filed: 02/18/16 2 of 3. PageiD #: 24 

. For a limit~~. tlttjege_~t~9<J.~:fft~f! r~g!,l_la!!t,~i.t_k>_l)_p_r}.c:~: 

PLUS- w,. offer affurd~bl~ ml'lnthly P'Y"'~"' phm" with()% intel'!!Stl 

Yol!l' all-inclu~ive tuition lodu&s evecytbing you need to wmplete your ~tudie:>, il\cluiling: 

•Te~tbook~ • Student ~Usignme~t Book~ 

• Study Guides • F.xams ~ Leami ng; Ai de.<s • On llm: S mdem Ceolt~t 

.. Instructor Suppa rt • Pe($(JMJitl!d Crue.er Diploma 

• Fre.; Sltipptng &. Handling 

In o.ddition to fill of tile ~h<x>l mat~jnb yo~ re<elvt., Stratford <>ffe.s per;;onol <>ne·on-<>n~ .,,pport 

for ~very one of I)UJ' stmren!S. our dMitalloo tc oox Sl'lldenl'' success iHe(Ond to nonr. and we p!.ao to keep it t!nu <vay. 

F~rthering your <'ducntion ;, always a g<)O<l id>!a Sli it cJ!rt l~ 0:> R ""t~r j<lb, higher p:ry. fnter 

promotions and increased mpe::t. 

I ha~e seen so !ll8ny srudents bate1'it rrom oll!'eoums,li!ld I am ccnfi<!ent that we can help yw 

meet your educatiooal and CMetr g~11k (00 Don't miss thil. opportuAity to lah l'h~ fir;.! ~t>p toward 

a hr:iglrtor future. 

CJ~nde M!1Jor. PbJJ. 

Director of F.ducatlon 

P S. Re m~rnbet thM thi~ f~ J llmlted·dme. iiltrt~d~ctO!)' discour~t. after whir:h your ~p!'Ci al offer will 

e:r;pa·e. All you need to get started is ajllst alow,down payment You.C~o enroll o~linevia\IUJ' ~= 

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agt(t:mem D<nl'! mJss thl• opp()Ttll!l!~- EnroU tochay! 

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Enrollment Agreement 

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Enmn by January 9, ZOI5 and se.w $JOO.OOan ilu: ngufaT tui!ior.~' 

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Case: 1:16-cv-00371 Doc#: 1-4 Filed: 02/18/16 3 of 3. PageiD #: 25 

The Stratford Career Institute Thition Protection Agreement 

Your A~;fun<nce P/ Qualit] and l nfflpity 

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High School 

SAVE $300! 

Going Dear-- bKk. \n $Cbo<'ll1o set rouf lllgb Sclto~ Diploma is likely nu of 

the best decisiom yoo'll ever make. 

Stratford can help yc-u get th~ edl!~ation tba1 can open up doors fo job and c~recr oppottunilies that were closed to yo\! before. This can tran~lale into 

bottl!r poy, higher uti<f.;>.:tioo, !lll<l incre .. ed re•pe<t. 

llcot of all. you..,~ ¢<>m~let< yotn' otudi~ .,, borne iD youo: 'P""" time' 

The"';, no presru,.,, no d""rllines, no SG!1!'1lll>tlftg to make up missed 

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ml.l.<;h beuer-resn!ts ilir~'llgh tile home $!\lily 11te!hod than 1hey did in the 

elassroom, You c;m et'lm yo~r diplomn ir"" liHio :UC six month~. or take "P 

to two years lf)'-)U ,.efcr. 

Str.ttfotd'~ high school <iploma p~ogram rovm all major subjec1.1 

incl•ding: 

• English 

•MJ\th 

• Sdencc 

e Hi~lory 

• Gow:mn><:nt 

• Social Srudies 

• Four Electives 

StratfOrd'~ high S<:hool diploma prOf;J1!m h!IS OOel\ sp~;Cif!Ciilly desl~d 

for !O<ffiy'• hu•y ndult. Our gui<kd. '"dcp:mdent !tudy progrnll\ all~ you 

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payment ploD• lot Y"" groduo!<>. d~bC-fm". 

Don"t ll:l tile pa.<t inf!~ence wbat you<:<m ncwmplisb too~y. \Vith a bit of 

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Right now. w~ ern offering • wn,lder.~ble tlJitioo di~c(~tU ro hdp yoo gel 

st~mc.d. 

C()lltl•~d o~ p<~.ge lwo." 

When you t>nrofl by 

Januarv 9, 2!J1 s 

Priority Code: 

W/r.y ChooseStratford? 

Col\VeVtit.vl.t 

0111: !1/tded, indep!;tldent srudy 

format me1111s thai youtntin at 

!tom• wh•~ Yl'" "'"'" "-· 

AFfordable 

Ol'Wate<kbt·~ with 0\lt 

P"Y"l!l·you-go mMillly payment 

plaru lllld Q'll· fuumc!ng. 

Pract(ca.l 

c.,, ... ,.~ln.ini11gp~ 

allow you to gain real wr>r!d 

i:nowkdge that CJI1 q.Ucl:ly b!l 

applmd iu th:t: workfurc\.1, 

Tn1stworth!1 

Mor< lhl!l one milflnn students 

worldwide have <ilinady tn>Sled 

us ml.h ~lreduCMioulll n=ls. 

Yooe~~n,too. 

Look il'l.Sidt for detail~ about a. sptcia( tuftiort distouVlt! 

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Moi' Offio«: 867.5 furnley R~. :'Munt i!,nyol. QC Hn IX2 

Sh-al!ord-ITC-RFP-1!2082 
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Exhibit C 
Case: 1:16-cv-00371 Doc #: 1-5 Filed: 02/18/16 2 of 3. PageID #: 27

DIPLOMA 

With Stratford Career lmtitute, you can trnir 

at home h your spare time to get th~:: skill~ 

and trainiHg !lt:etkd to toke !he fhst step 

toward a rt\Nfln.imR. new career. 

Str,ltf(}rd dTcn; r1 rc,11·-worl<:1, practicaJ 

curriculum written hy pn)fcssionals in your 

career field. This 1\W<\05 that vou can qukkly 

tipp!y \·vhat you 1em·n in the workforce. 

• c.Jo set classes to attend. Study at home 

when you have tinlc, 

~ ,\11 courst.: matt rial;;; needed to graduate 

;Ire sent direc!ly In you, 

~ ;\ffnnbbh.: monthly payment planSo with 

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