Apollo Education Group controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2016
Federal Trade Commission investigation and lawsuit
The FTC investigated and later sued Apollo and the University of Phoenix over alleged unfair business practices. The investigation sought records concerning marketing, tuition, billing, accreditation, and military-recruitment activities dating back to 2011.
2008
Religious-discrimination settlement
Apollo and University of Phoenix Online settled a class-action claim concerning alleged favoritism toward members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The settlement reportedly involved approximately $1.89 million and did not include an admission of wrongdoing.
2004
Department of Education criticism of University of Phoenix recruiting
The U.S. Department of Education criticized admissions and recruitment practices at the University of Phoenix, including incentive structures tied to enrollment. Apollo paid approximately $10 million in fines. The episode became a major reputational and regulatory issue for the parent company.