Bridgepoint Education’s Ashford University Receives OIG’s Final Audit Report

SAN DIEGO Jan. 24, 2011 Ashford University

Ashford University July 1, 2006 June 30, 2007

Andrew Clark

The Final Audit Report includes findings and recommendations for the DOE to consider.  Ashford University plans to work with the DOE to expeditiously address the recommendations.

About Bridgepoint Education

Ashford University Clinton, Iowa Colorado Springs, Colorado www.bridgepointeducation.com Shari Rodriguez

Ashford University

Ashford University www.ncahlc.org Clinton, Iowa www.ashford.edu Shari Rodriguez

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Ashford University

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Shari Rodriguez

shari.rodriguez@bridgepointeducation.com

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