DOD Puts University of Phoenix on Probation

Defense Department puts University of Phoenix on probation 
JD Daily News
By Defense Department
Posted Oct. 9, 2015

The Department of Defense yesterday announced sanctions against the University of Phoenix, suspending it for from participating in its tuition assistance programs and barring school officials from recruiting at military facilities, including job fairs.

Statement by Matthew Boulay, Executive Director, Veterans Student Loan Relief Fund and an Iraq War veteran: Washington, DC – October 9, 2015 –

The Department of Defense yesterday announced sanctions against the University of Phoenix, suspending it for from participating in its tuition assistance programs and barring school officials from recruiting at military facilities, including job fairs.

The 14-day suspension allows the company to respond, after which the suspension can be extended or ended (with or without conditions). The move came after news reports uncovered improper recruiting and marketing practices by the school.

The report, by Reveal, exposed how the company paid the military for exclusive access to military bases, holding recruitment events disguised as “resume workshops” and improperly using military insignias on giveaways without required authorization. read more here