College Tier 4 revoked and promising bulk transfer no CAS

I've got a couple acquaintances (neighbours) who have been affected by a particular college losing its Tier 4 license. I'm writing on their behalf to see if I can get further info from the Tier 4 specialist here. They've been really nice neighbours - the type u like to have and their tears and frustration moved me this afternoon. You know u ask someone how was their day and they just collapse in tears....sigh....

They found out through the grape vine that the school was on the suspended list and again through gossip that the school lost tier 4 license, then they got an email from their college - (I had a look at it and it's even from a generic address and no name signed it, just Admin, and the college name) assuring them that they were going to be accepted at a very reputable school and they didn't have to worry as a bulk transfer was going to take place and to just 'go now' to sign up at the school, they don't need a CAS, nothing.
They went to the school and no one there was aware of the email until the students started showing up in groups.

The new school tried to help them asking for all their documents and certificates or progression letters and letting them know that in no way were they taking students that could cause them to lose their license and rep that they built up and they will make through checks.

They don't have any progression letters and made the trip back to their old school only to be told they have to pay over £600 each for the letters. They have paid their fees in full for this new school year £4500 each.

My questions I guess after that background are:
1. What is bulk student transfer, is it possible?
2. Won't they need a new CAS?
3. Is it illegal for the revoked school to charge for the progression letters?
4. How do they show progression or that they were genuine enrolled students?

Any info will be helpful...things weren't this regulated/tough for us..I went through my college being downgraded to B rating and then again to A and back again to B, etc (those were the old days)

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You can see my post which was quite similar regarding my college. This transfer thing does not work at all its just a way for these colleges to make money before they die. My college did the same but luckily i didn't pay anything to them and those who paid are regretting now because nothing happened at all. They just simply told them sorry we tried but it didn't happened because HO didn't approve that transfer. And they are revoked now and we are waiting for 60 days letter.

Hi Vickzzz, how long have you been waiting for the 60days letter from HO

Almost a month now. Still Did,nt get it. Am gona contact them to ask for it.

Yes that's better. contact them

Just in case anyone is interested, I've been signed up to a few different newsletters from since my college days and got one today informing on a Tier 4 rated college trying to assist the genuine students from these affected schools and offering a 20% discount.

Called the number myself in trying to assist my neighbours and it seems legit. they have an appointment on Monday - they were asked to bring in all their documents that they had to hand and were told the person interviewing will be looking closely especially at their English tests before any offer is made- in their case it's genuinely passed so they don't need to worry.

Not gonna use this space to post the details it but feel free to send me an inbox message and I'll respond with the info if anyone wants it.

There are probably several other genuine colleges out there trying to help as well.

Rely on word of mouth I guess, and examine and ask questions, but from all that seems to be happening, don't believe a word that the college who lost their license says.

Still researching and trying to find out about that bulk transfer thing.

just an update on the situation with my neighbours they were accepted at the college they went to and got a discount as well.

they said all their documents were looked at closely, they were asked questions and almost felt like a visa interview, but the lady explained that they needed to be very careful as they have a reputation to up hold and do not wish to be caught up and lose their license.

once you are a genuine student there will be places willing to accept you.

I do empathise with those who are going through this stress and especially where your colleges have just run off with fees.....