Congressman Biggs Demands Investigation into Outrageous $37.7 Million Fine Against Nation’s Largest Christian University

Today, Congressman Andy Biggs (R-AZ) sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Education (ED) Inspector General Sandra Bruce urging her to investigate the record-setting $37.7 million fine imposed on Grand Canyon University (GCU). The allegations against GCU, the largest Christian university in the nation, are based on ED claims that have been refuted by federal courts, federal regulators, and state accreditors.

ED’s actions are a direct result of their well-documented disapproval of successful for-profit colleges and their unexplainable opposition to GCU’s 2018 conversion from for-profit to non-profit, which was supported by the Internal Revenue Service, the Higher Learning Commission, and the State of Arizona. Since GCU first appealed ED’s refusal to recognize their non-profit status in 2021, ED has targeted the university.

"The Department of Education’s egregious fine against GCU is yet another example of a weaponized federal government,” said Congressman Biggs.

“The ED is utilizing its unchecked bureaucratic power to unjustly target a Christian university. The fine and “evidence” supporting the ED’s allegations against GCU must be investigated.” 

Cosigners of this letter are: Rep. Debbie Lesko (R-AZ), Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ), and Rep. Paul Gosar (R-AZ).

The letter may be read here.

The Daily Caller covered the letter here.