The Department of Education announced a $37.7 million fine against Grand Canyon University for lying about the cost of its doctoral programs.
The largest Christian university in the nation on Tuesday was charged a fine by the Department of Education for misleading students. According to a press release from the Department of Education, an investigation conducted by the office of Federal Student Aid found GCU 'lied' to over 7,500 former and current students about the cost of its doctoral programs over several years. The fine is for $37.7 million.
judge rejected GCU's suit last fall on grounds that the Department of Education has the authority to make such a decision under the Higher Education Act and that they proved their decision was indeed not 'arbitrary and capricious.' Another appeal to the decision will be heard on Dec. 5.
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