In a significant turn of events for Grand Canyon University (GCU), the U.S. Department of Education has retracted a substantial $37.7 million fine initially imposed on the institution. This decision comes after the university was accused earlier in 2023 of providing misleading information about the costs of its graduate programs.
The fine, which was the largest ever levied by the Department of Education against a university, was met with resistance from GCU, leading to a formal appeal process. After a detailed review, the department concluded that GCU did not breach any Title IV regulations, including the accusation of “substantially misrepresenting” the fees for its doctoral courses, a charge made during the Biden Administration.
The resolution of the case led to the cancellation of a federal court hearing that was scheduled for Friday. That evening, GCU publicly announced that the accusations had been dismissed, reaffirming the university’s stance on the matter…