UOP Investigation?

not me, I go to the other UOP in PA (i,e PENN)

Thanks for asking!

 

Well, good, and keep going until you're finished.

 

There is a federal regulation (called the "90/10 rule") that no school can allow their tuition revenue to comprise of more than 90% in federal student loans. In other words, they have to collect at least 10% of their revenue from other sources (VA, cash, etc.)

Phoenix and many, many, MANY other schools push this rule to the max. There are many that show up on a 'watch' list every year for exceeding 90%. I've never seen UoP on the watch list, but I'm sure they are more adept at managing and monitoring it than most schools.

 

University of Phoenix
The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has filed a lawsuit and is seeking class action status accusing the University of Phoenix of discriminating against non-Mormon employees. The legal action claims employment conditions at the private college were less favorable for those workers in regard to enrollment leads, tuition waiver grants and reprimands. The suit alleges the University of Phoenix discriminated against its employees based on religion.


Register your Religious Discrimination Complaint
If you or a loved one has suffered damages in this case, you may qualify for damages or remedies that may be awarded in a possible class action or lawsuit. Please click the link below to submit your complaint to a lawyer for a free evaluation.

https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/

 

Hi DI,

I was unaware that the Apollo Group had settled in the case.

Apollo Group Resolves Lawsuit:
http://www.zacks.com/stock/news/28492/ADIDFOX/Apollo+Group+Resolves+Lawsuit++-+Analyst+Blog

http://www.examiner.com/a-2371634~Apollo_Group_will_pay__67_5M_to_resolve_lawsuit.html?cid=rss-Arizona_Headlines

"A leading private education company in the world, has agreed to pay $67.5 million to the U.S. government and an additional $11.0 million as attorney fees to resolve a lawsuit involving its subsidiary, the University of Phoenix."

 

Greed !

Apollo Group will pay $67.5M to resolve lawsuit
The Associated Press
2009-12-14 22:02:21.0
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PHOENIX -
For-profit education company Apollo Group Inc. said Monday it will pay $67.5 million to the U.S. government to resolve a lawsuit, in addition to $11 million in attorney fees.

The lawsuit filed in 2003 by two private plaintiffs alleges Apollo's University of Phoenix violated a rule stating that recruiters may be compensated partly for the number of students they enroll, but that cannot be the only factor determining compensation.

The company said that settling eliminates risks in taking the case to trial and is in the best interests of students, employees and shareholders.

The lawsuit was filed in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California, the Sacramento division.

"This agreement not only brings closure to a long-running dispute and enables the company to avoid the uncertainty and further expense associated with protracted litigation, it opens the door for a more constructive partnership with our lead regulator, the U.S. Department of Education," said Charles B. Edelstein, co-chief executive of Apollo Group.