Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2023
Federal borrower-defense loan cancellation
The federal government canceled debt for more than 1,200 former students enrolled during a specified period, following allegations and findings associated with the institution's recruitment and lending practices.
2016
Shareholder litigation concerning recruiting disclosures
Apollo Education Group shareholders filed a class-action lawsuit alleging that the company withheld information connected with losses in share value; some claims concerned recruitment of military personnel and veterans.
2013
Military recruiting controversy
The university's promotion to service members and veterans, including advertising arrangements at military installations, was criticized and investigated. The Department of Defense ended a contract involving European bases.
2010
Deceptive enrollment and financial-aid allegations
Government scrutiny focused on alleged deceptive enrollment practices and fraudulent solicitation of FAFSA-related funds at Phoenix and Philadelphia locations.
2009
Title IV fund-handling and enrollment concerns
A Department of Education review reported untimely returns of unearned federal funds for more than ten percent of sampled students and questioned whether some students understood the financial consequences of enrolling.