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TexasTowelie

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Tue Feb 19, 2019, 04:16 AM Feb 2019

Congress members want federal investigation into students' missing money at Argosy University

Source: WFLA.com

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) - A growing crisis at Argosy University has taken another turn. At least four members of Congress, including two local members, are calling on a federal investigation to find out what happened to millions of dollars in missing federal aid money.

Students are struggling to pay their bills after an estimated $13 million in federal aid went missing. The school's accreditation is on the line.

Congressman Charile Crist calls the situation troubling and possibly criminal.

"It's called stealing. It's an old-fashioned term," Crist said. "And if that's what's discovered, than there ought to be criminal actions taken against the wrong-doers."

Read more: https://www.wfla.com/8-on-your-side/better-call-behnken/congress-members-want-federal-investigation-into-students-missing-money-at-argosy-university/1792100908



Note: I used the WFLA coverage since it was published nine hours ago.

Additional coverage from USA Today via the Arizona Republic:
https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-education/2019/02/18/argosy-university-students-wont-get-more-financial-aid-department-education/2908386002/
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