If you attended Aspen University and feel you were misled—especially in nursing programs facing lawsuits, regulatory sanctions, and class actions—you may be eligible for substantial student loan relief under Borrower Defense to Repayment.

Legal Troubles and Investigations at Aspen University

Nursing Program Lawsuit & Alleged Misrepresentation:

In 2022, Aspen University faced a class action lawsuit under Arizona's Consumer Fraud Act. Students claimed Aspen misled them by failing to disclose that most clinical hours were virtual, that faculty turnover was high, and that the school lacked proper clinical resources and infrastructure—collectively termed a “nursing school nightmare.”

Arizona Board of Nursing Sanctions

The Arizona State Board of Nursing placed Aspen's BSN program on probation and imposed a $4,000 civil penalty after formal complaints about program quality and regulatory violations.

License Surrender and Teach-Out Disruption

In September 2022, Aspen surrendered its nursing program license following a drop in NCLEX pass rates to 63%. Arizona regulators sought to shut it down entirely, though Aspen delayed the vote via legal action. Eventually, a teach-out plan was allowed under state oversight.

DOE & Borrower Defense Risk

Aspen Group’s SEC filings acknowledged that an influx of BDR claims could have material adverse effects on its financial condition and access to Title IV federal funding.

Other Lawsuits

Ongoing legal cases like Stewart v. Aspen Group and Howe v. Aspen University involve allegations of fraud and breach of contract. These legal challenges reinforce the pattern of misrepresentation.

Aspen’s Pattern of Misrepresentation

Aspen University has faced repeated accusations of misrepresentation—a central ground for Borrower Defense to Repayment claims. Students have reported misleading information about:

• Refund policies that were not honored or clearly communicated
• Financial aid terms that differed from what was promised
• Confusing or inaccurate details about loan repayment and forgiveness programs
• Insufficient clinical training and concerns about accreditation quality

These reports reflect the exact type of school misconduct that the Department of Education considers valid under borrower defense rules. If your experience mirrors any of these claims, you may be entitled to have your federal student loans discharged.

What You Can Do Next

• Do It Yourself Guide:
  • Do it Yourself with our Borrower Defense Guide
• Other Schools with Lawsuits or Relief Approvals:
  • American Intercontinental University Under Fire
  • Sanford-Brown’s Legal Turmoil
  • Lincoln Educational Services Legal Battles
  • University of Phoenix  and Corinthian Colleges  Lawsuits
  • ITT Technical Institute’s Legal Turmoil
  • DeVry Scandals
  • The Legal Legacy of Westwood College
• Explore Our Full List of Schools Under Scrutiny

Why Time Is Critical

• The Sweet v. Cardona settlement fast-tracked $6 billion in loan discharges.
• Aspen’s own filings admit borrower defense claims could jeopardize operations.
• State regulators and former students continue to spotlight Aspen's failings.

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Real-World Impact

A former nursing student said they were notified just five days before the semester that classes were canceled—despite already paying tuition and completing prerequisites. This kind of disruption is exactly what borrower defense is designed to address.