Coverage dated October 30, 2023

Grand Canyon University fined $37.7 million by feds for 'deceiving' students about cost of doctoral programs

Headline from 12News Phoenix

The university's chief executive has suggested the Biden administration is targeting the Christian school.

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  1. 12News Phoenix

    Grand Canyon University fined $37.7 million by feds for 'deceiving' students about cost of doctoral programs (opens 12News Phoenix)

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    12News Phoenix's feed description

    The university's chief executive has suggested the Biden administration is targeting the Christian school.

  2. Wall Street Journal

    U.S. Orders Grand Canyon University to Pay Record $37.7 Million Fine (opens Wall Street Journal)

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    The Education Department has accused the school of misleading some students about tuition costs.

  3. NBC News

    Grand Canyon University, largest for-profit college, fined $37.7 million (opens NBC News)

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    The Department of Education accused the for-profit Christian school of telling doctoral students that its programs cost far less than they actually did.

  4. CNN

    Biden administration fines Grand Canyon University $37.7 million for misleading students (opens CNN)

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    The Biden administration issued a $37.7 million fine against Grand Canyon University Tuesday after a Department of Education investigation concluded that the private school in Phoenix misrepresented the cost of its doctoral degree programs.

  5. Fox10 Phoenix

    Grand Canyon University fined millions by federal education officials: Here's what to know (opens Fox10 Phoenix)

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    Federal education officials announced on Oct. 31 that they are fining Grand Canyon University to the tune of tens of millions of dollars as a result of an investigation. Here's what to know about the findings from the investigation, as well as the private university's response to the matter.

  6. Insider

    A for-profit school that 'deceived' student-loan borrowers and pushed them to take on 'unexpectedly high levels' of debt got hit with a $37 million fine, Biden's Education Department says (opens Insider)

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    Grand Canyon University's fine is the largest enforcement action the Education Department has ever taken against a school.

  7. Forbes

    Grand Canyon University Fined Record $37.7 Million Over Misleading Tuition Costs (opens Forbes)

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    The Christian university denied the claims, suggesting federal officials were “coordinating efforts with frivolous accusations.”

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