"The Department has determined that it is not appropriate to bring a recoupment action against Ashford University, and thus the University of Arizona Global Campus, for the $72 million in loan discharges granted in August 2023."
"Arizona spokesperson Mitch Zak wrote in a statement to the Star that the decision provides important clarity and affirms the standards under which the University of Arizona Global Campus has operated since coming under university ownership."
The U.S. Department of Education has decided not to pursue a $72 million payment from the University of Arizona for loan discharges granted to 2,300 students defrauded by Ashford University. The University of Arizona acquired Ashford in 2020 and argued it should not be liable for actions taken before the purchase. The Education Department confirmed it would not take recoupment action against the University of Arizona Global Campus, providing clarity on its operational standards. The University plans to integrate UAGC with Arizona Online.
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