DOWNERS GROVE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DeVry Education Group and DeVry University have agreed to settle litigation brought by the Federal Trade Commission regarding DeVry University’s use of employment statistics in former advertising. We have agreed to pay $49.4 million to be distributed at the sole discretion of the FTC; forgive $30.4 million of institutional loans issued before Sept. 30, 2015; and forgive outstanding DeVry University accounts receivable balances by $20.2 million for former students. DeVry Group expects to record a related pre-tax settlement charge in the range of $52 million to $55 million in the second quarter of fiscal year 2017 arising from the monetary terms of the settlement. In addition, DeVry Group agreed that its institutions marketing to U.S. consumers will maintain specific substantiation to support any future advertising regarding graduate outcomes and educational benefits, and will implement training and other agreed-upon compliance measures. We anticipate the settlement will be entered as an agreed order by the court.
DeVry Group chose to settle this action after filing an answer denying all allegations of wrongdoing. Student services and access to federal student loans are not impacted by the settlement, and at no time has the academic quality of a DeVry University education been questioned. DeVry Group is pleased this matter is reaching resolution, particularly as its institutions implement recently announced Student Commitments and as we continue our focus on investments that directly support our students’ success.
About DeVry Education Group
Since 1931 DeVry Education Group has empowered its students to achieve their educational and career goals. DeVry Education Group Inc. (NYSE: DV; member S&P MidCap 400 Index) is a leading global education provider and the parent organization of American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, Becker Professional Education, Carrington College, Chamberlain College of Nursing, DeVry Education of Brazil, DeVry University and its Keller Graduate School of Management, Ross University School of Medicine and Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine. For more information, please visit www.devryeducationgroup.com.
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