---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001553350-22-000119"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "ASPU"
cik: "0001487198"
company_name: "ASPEN GROUP, INC."
filed_at: "2022-02-10T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-27T09:10:11.978063+00:00"
event_type: "regulatory"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.65
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Aspen University halts BSN pre-licensure enrollments at Phoenix campuses after Arizona Nursing Board probation proposal

## Summary
- Arizona Board of Nursing proposed probation on Aspen University's BSN pre-licensure program due to 58% NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate in 2021, below 80% minimum.
- Aspen University immediately stopped new enrollments at its Phoenix main campus and HonorHealth campus, cancelling February 2022 cohorts.
- Q1 2022 pass rate improved to 85% as of February 10, 2022; company is working with the Board to resolve.
- Aspen University will not sign any consent agreement that jeopardizes currently enrolled students' ability to finish their degree.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001553350-22-000119
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: ASPU
- cik: 0001487198
- company_name: ASPEN GROUP, INC.
- filed_at: 2022-02-10T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: regulatory
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.65
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1487198/000155335022000119/0001553350-22-000119-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1487198/000155335022000119/aspu_8k.htm

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