Teesside University has been abusing the right given to them to issue CAS to deserving students who meet their clearly stated requirements. Part of their refusal letter reads "Please refer to the UKVI Sponsored Student Compliance Policy paragraph 6.8 which sets out the non-exhaustive grounds under which the University will not assign a CAS; and, paragraph 6.1 which confirms that the University is under no legal obligation to assign a CAS and exercises caution so as not to risk its status as a Student Visa sponsor".

The above stated policy is only concerned about the interest of the university, but does not protect the student(consumer) as they decide at will to refuse keeping to their part of the contract, even when the student has met all their requirements, including payment of £4000 tuition deposit. 

Many students rejects all offers from other universities only to get disappointed when admission window has closed, with Teesside University still in possession of their deposit. Its devastating and unjust. Many take educational leave from their employer after meeting requirements to be issued CAS, and then get the shocking news from Teesside University, who takes responsibility for such? what should these students do? What happens to the time wasted? 

Teesside University is breaking the consumer law!

These students gets no recourse for the unjust treatment inflicted on them and the psychological breakdown caused by Teesside University.

This unfair treatment has to stop, if Teesside University can't offer CAS, they should not request tuition deposit and should not offer admission to the student, so the student can accept another offer, and don't end up wasting time to be disappointed at the end. 

I therefore call on the regulatory bodies in the UK to please look into this matter for a lasting solution.

Thank you.