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Wow...alot of people making comments that didn't do very much research because they received phone calls and I agree there are alot of scams out there but Meritus U is accredited, as my brother in law finished his masters in business using Meritus U courses.  The major universities do accept the course credits in part or whole and since he has finished his degree with them retained a job in Toronto with a large company starting salary of $110,000 annual.

If you are looking for a scam company operating in Canada beware of calls from a company named US Group America Inc as you will lose money with them.

The Meritus U gains you contact information on interest forms that you fill out and will continue to call til they contact you and you tell not too as that is part of there job.  For the people upset that it is profit company, unless you attending your provincial community collage just about every collage and university is out for a profit.

Another way your phone number makes it way around to affliate groups is through Rogers.  Though they deny they sell or distribute your information, I did a test case in which I set up an account with them using a false name at one of my properities and the home phone I set up with them, I did not use or distribute at all.

It took 2 weeks before I was receiving all sorts of mail and phone calls from various offers of credit cards, easy loans, business propsitions and so forth.  So when people use the word scam be alittle more specific on what the scam is because every company out there is looking for your business and money which means they are all scammers known or not.

I actually have been contacted by them as well... and they are approved by Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) ... so i strongly believe it's not a SCAM :)))

so dont worry

Cheers

http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/story.asp?storycode=406516
they called me and I was checking their credibility and found you guys.

the above is a a link to a page that talk about their owners

I live in NB and know that Meritus is a real university. It is a sister college to the University of Pheonix. Yes it is online and it is for-profit but they are accredited byt the province of NB to offer post-secondary education. In Canada, post-secondary education is governed by the institute's host province. So, in case you were wondering, it is a legitimate university.

How they are getting unlisted numbers and/or numbers of people who are not requesting information...I do not have that answer.

I just received a phone call from an employee  at Meritus. She recommended OSAP and offered to help me through the application process. I went to the OSAP website and on it they have a search tool to search for accredited schools and Meritus was on there.

the phone number is from Meritus University trying to sell their distance education programs. They call me about 6 times a day and will not stop!

The province of New Brunswick does provide students living in New Brunswick with a student loan for an education through Meritus University. I know because I am a student of Meritus and I have been assessed and am receiving funds from my province as well as the federal government. This whole forum is straight-out ridiculous with the claims made against Meritus. If they call and you haven't requested information just ANSWER THE PHONE AND SAY YOU'RE NOT INTERESTED. You don't have to be a genuis to come up with that solution. Y'all should give the herb a rest for a while. Regain some brain cells.

I understand that the University of Pheonix had 50,000 graduates last year alone. They maybe for profit but at least I dont have to worry about my hard earned tax dollars being to given to them. Unlike public Universities they have been getting funds from the government for decades. As for Meritus University, they offer the same sort of degree program as any other institution in Canada.

I got a call from them after I did my homework. I am interested to get my MBA as this was dictated from my employer. I find out that they are accredited in New Brunswick, I have not started yet as I am not totally convinced online is for me. However, I dont really care if it is a private or public company, if they offer a program that will help me in my career who really cares if it is making profit. Like I said my concern is that I need to go to a classroom as I have a hard time to do something without any personal interaction.  Even though the nice lady explain to me that she will work with me to get through the first class. I explain that I really need to physical interaction with others in the class. I am looking at Uof Toronto and planning to start in September. My boss will give me the afternoons office for 3 days a week to get the MBA so hoping to have my degree in 2 years.

Actually Meritus University is actually real, as I am a real live student enrolled there. I am 24 years old residing in Canada, and am in their program for Buisness Management. If you went to the website www.meritusu.ca, you would see that they are an actual accredited university for people from all over the placem, and you can get an actual Canada student Loan to go there, as they are a recognized university. You should look up the facts before everyone here starts slamming a publicly recognized university.

I have come as far as getting me walked through the OSAP application by this school Meritus University and much to my surprise, they are not even listed on the school or institution. And I called one of my friends to check this school for me and he came back to me and said to be careful.

all universities are for profit, they are a business just like everything else

im getting call from this no. everyday without any break, and i think i did a big mistake i duno knowing or unknowingly i registerd my real no. for this website for online study.

really!Are u sure of what u just said?I hope u re saying the truth.

Do you work for IBM and are you a student at MeritusU?

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All,

I can assure you Meritus in no joke, nor is it a scam. They are an accredited institute in the Province of New Brunswick, same as UNB or St.Thomas. Care to question their credentials?

The difference between those residential programs and the online format is participation requirements. With Meritus, 30% of your mark is based on participating in the online discussions and responding to questions from the facilitator, plus there are weekly requirements to respond to your classmate’s responses, called substantive posts, you are required to complete six posts per week, on three seperate days, plus the other assignments. Yes and no answers are worthless and do not suffice as you are required to interaction and provide value to the discussions.

The remaining 70% of your mark is based on assignments, both individual and team collaborations. They follow stringent standards and are very demanding at times. Try working with someone from the middle-east and coordinating meetings with them. Not a simple task and requires exceptional organizational skills. I have completed course at Meritus U, Nippissing University in North Bay, ON, and Memorial University in St. John’s, NL, I would rather attend a residential program any day, as they are far less demanding and easier to pass than Meritus U. The benefit to Meritus, flexible timings and you actually learn something useful...

I am a student of Meritus University and I am proud to say it! Yes they call and call call. HOWEVER if you tell them not to they wont anymore!!! DUH! They are accredited and they do care about their students they will help in anyway they can. I get to work raise my family and get my degree all at once and It is wonderful.
So people obviously you should use your head and simply say dont call me anymore instead of ignoring them or playing along!! HELLO I am sure they have better things to do than call people who aren't interested all day!!!

Get a grip!

DUH if you dont want someone to call you all you have to do is say dont call me please!! What is wrong with people! Other universities do recognize the credits you receive there so why dont you do your research properly and stop mis-informing!
I am enrolling there and I have the proper information that I gained on my own by doing proper research!!!!!!!!!!!
Meritus has not had a legal problem to date!

All you have to do is answer the phone and ask them not to call you again! Just simply say I am not interested please dont call me again.