---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001553350-23-000142"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "ASPU"
cik: "0001487198"
company_name: "ASPEN GROUP, INC."
filed_at: "2023-02-24T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-19T00:39:54.356010+00:00"
event_type: "regulatory"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.85
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.85
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Arizona nursing board moves to terminate Aspen University BSN program early, citing violations

## Summary
- Arizona State Board of Nursing voted to notify Aspen University BSN program of intent to terminate teach-out process and close program early.
- Program was under probation since March 2022 due to low NCLEX pass rates and violations; later voluntarily surrendered approval with two-year teach-out.
- Board cites new violations: failing minimum instruction, exam integrity issues, improper clinical hours counting.
- Board will hold second meeting to possibly deem approval surrendered immediately, effectively closing the BSN program.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001553350-23-000142
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: ASPU
- cik: 0001487198
- company_name: ASPEN GROUP, INC.
- filed_at: 2023-02-24T23:59:59+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/1487198/000155335023000142/0001553350-23-000142-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1487198/000155335023000142/aspu_8k.htm

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