Westech College, a for-profit trade school whose three campuses are in Southern California, has suddenly closed, citing money problems.
Students showing up for class Monday at Westech locations in Fontana, Moreno Valley and Victorville found locked doors and a notice saying the school was forced to shut down because of recent financial issues.
Stunned students said they’re worried about getting tuition money back and making sure their credits will transfer to other schools.
Westech offered career programs including drafting and design, heating and air conditioning, fitness training, veterinary assistance and medical office administration.
The California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education sent representatives to the area Monday to help students obtain transcripts and financial aid documentation, bureau spokeswoman Jennifer Iida said.
When a school closes, students have the right to request a refund from the school, to have student loans discharged, to request tuition reimbursement from the Student Tuition Recovery Fund and to transfer to another school, the bureau said in an email to students.