The recoupment stems from the Education Department’s 2022 decision to clear up to $71.7 million of student loans for people who made borrower defense claims against DeVry.
The move was a turning point for the department — it marked the first time the agency had granted this type of relief to students who attended an institution that is still open and accessing Title IV federal financial aid.
Since then, the Education Department has taken similar actions against colleges that are still operating.
