Lesson Learned

University of Phoenix is being investigated for unethical practices, including misrepresenting regarding financial aid, accreditation and recruitment violations.  The investigation covers from 2002 to present, and the school has been asked to report a wide variety of information.

"Apollo Group is committed to being a leader in higher education and setting the gold standard in transparency, accountability and robust student protections," the company said in a statement. "We are currently reviewing the letter from the Massachusetts Attorney General. We are proud of the quality education that we have provided to Massachusetts students for over a decade."
The Massachusetts' law-enforcement agency is likely part of a "coalition" of several state agencies across the country, which are also weighing investigations into for-profit schools, according to the Apollo document.

Last year, Florida's attorney general confirmed that the agency had launched a probe into several for-profit colleges, including University of Phoenix.

The civil investigation will explore allegations that schools made misrepresentations about financial aid and engaged in "alleged unfair/deceptive practices regarding recruitment, enrollment, accreditation, placement, graduation rates, etc.," according to the agency's website.