Most problems or complaints that students may have with the school or its administrators can be resolved through a personal meeting with the student’s instructor or a counselor. If, however, this action does not resolve the matter to the satisfaction of the student, he/she may submit a written complaint to the administrative office:
Silicon Valley Business Institute
1525 McCarthy Boulevard, Milpitas, CA 95035
The written complaint must contain a statement of the nature of the problem, the date the problem occurred, the names of the individuals involved, copies of documents if any, which contain information regarding the problem, evidence demonstrating that the institution’s complaint procedure was properly followed, and the student’s signature. The student can expect to receive a written response within ten business days. Student’s rights are set forth at various places in this catalog. Contact the school director if you require additional information.
Any remaining unresolved complaints may be directed to the following address:
Distance Education Accrediting Commission
Website: www.deac.org
Address: 1101 17th Street NW, Suite 808, Washington, D.C. 20036
Tel: 202.234.5100
Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education
Physical Address: 2535 Capitol Oaks Drive, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95833
Mailing address: P.O. Box 980818, West Sacramento, CA 95798-0818
Phone: (916) 431-6959 Toll Free: (888) 370-7589 Fax Number: (916) 263-1897
A student or any member of the public may file a complaint about this institution with the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education by calling (916) 574-7720 or by completing a complaint form, which can be obtained on the bureau’s Internet Web site www.bppe.ca.gov