The U.S. Department of Defense recently lifted its suspension of the University of Phoenix from the federal Tuition Assistance (TA) Program, The Chronicle of Higher Education reported. The program provides financial aid to active-duty servicemembers.
The agency originally placed the company on probation in October following allegations about the for-profit chain paying for preferential recruiting access to veterans and servicemembers.
A department official confirmed on Friday that the institution will undergo a "heightened compliance review" for one year. In a statement, the university's president, Timothy P. Slottow, said the university was "grateful" to the department for "supporting a clear process and high standards from all educational institutions."
For-profit colleges are often criticized for their reliance on servicemembers and veterans, who pay tuition largely through the use of federal benefits, reported the Chronicle.
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