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Medical Marijuana University Ordered To Refund Student's Tuition

DENVER (CBS4)- A university specializing in medical marijuana has been ordered to refund tuition to a former student.

Greenway University was shut down in July after being accused of falsifying its application. The State of Colorado ordered the tuition reimbursement after a hearing on Tuesday.

Student Aaron Smith demanded his money back after the university shut its doors. He was enrolled to learn about the medical marijuana business.

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"I didn't ask them to fabricate information on their application to the state. I didn't ask them to offer their classes in a grow house," said Smith.

Greenway's CEO and Chancellor's prior criminal convictions were not noted on the university's application.

The state board appointed by the governor to oversee private occupational schools met to discuss Smith's case. The decided because his application was not signed by a registered agent, Smith should get half his money back.

"The Attorney General seems to only recognize that I would be entitled to half a refund, but I feel confident I can demonstrate in Denver County Court that I deserve a full refund," said Smith.

Among Smith's claims is that students were taken to a marijuana grow operation. The state said for students to come in contact with actual marijuana would be a legal violation.

Greenway said students brought to that grow house were state registered medical marijuana patients.

Other Greenway students are not automatically entitled to a refund. They'll have to file a complaint with the state showing why they should get their money back.

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