---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001553350-23-000131"
form_type: "8-K/A"
ticker: "ASPU"
cik: "0001487198"
company_name: "ASPEN GROUP, INC."
filed_at: "2023-02-17T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-19T07:55:39.058673+00:00"
event_type: "regulatory"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.85
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.85
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Aspen University receives DEAC Show Cause Directive; accreditation at risk, remediation up to 2 years

## Summary
- DEAC requires Aspen to prove why accreditation should not be withdrawn; Show Cause is a procedural order.
- Concerns include curricula, student achievement, reputation, operations, and organizational integrity.
- Maximum remediation period is 2 years or 150% of longest program; DEAC review expected within 6–9 months.
- Aspen remains fully accredited during the show cause remediation period.
- Aspen must submit information by February 16, 2023 and notify constituents within 7 business days.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001553350-23-000131
- form_type: 8-K/A
- ticker: ASPU
- cik: 0001487198
- company_name: ASPEN GROUP, INC.
- filed_at: 2023-02-17T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: regulatory
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.85
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.85
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1487198/000155335023000131/0001553350-23-000131-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1487198/000155335023000131/aspu_8k.htm

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