The FTC Drops Lawsuit Against Grand Canyon University’s Major Partner
In a recent development, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has decided to withdraw its legal action against Grand Canyon University’s (GCU) primary service provider, Grand Canyon Education, as well as the institution’s president. This marks a significant turn of events following allegations centered around the costs associated with GCU’s doctoral programs.
Earlier in 2023, the FTC initiated a lawsuit claiming that Grand Canyon University misrepresented the expenses of its doctoral programs to prospective students. According to the FTC, the university indicated that its accelerated doctoral programs required the equivalent of 60 credit hours. However, approximately 78% of the students were reportedly obliged to enroll in five or more additional courses, which substantially increased their financial burden.
The legal proceedings initially included Grand Canyon University as a defendant. However, the U.S. District Court of Arizona later dismissed the claims against the university itself, narrowing the focus to Grand Canyon Education and the university president.
Grand Canyon University has consistently refuted the allegations. The institution described them as part of a “coordinated effort by former officials within the Biden Administration to undermine a thriving Christian university.”
To learn more about the original lawsuit, visit the original article on KJZZ.
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