Aspen Group, Inc. Announces Plan to Merge Aspen University and United States University
Aspen Group (OTCQB: ASPU) has announced plans to merge its two educational institutions, Aspen University (AU) and United States University (USU), with USU designated as the surviving entity. The strategic merger aims to enhance long-term sustainability by combining both institutions' strengths, resources, and academic programs.
The merger, already approved by both institutions' Board of Trustees, requires regulatory confirmation from accrediting bodies and the U.S. Department of Education. During the regulatory approval process, AU students will continue their programs uninterrupted, and upon approval, they will be transferred to USU.
Aspen Group (OTCQB: ASPU) ha annunciato piani per fondere le due istituzioni educative, Aspen University (AU) e United States University (USU), con USU designata come entità sopravvissuta. La fusione strategica mira a migliorare la sostenibilità a lungo termine unendo le forze, risorse e programmi accademici delle due istituzioni.
La fusione, già approvata dai rispettivi Consigli di Amministrazione, richiede conferma normativa da parte degli organismi accreditatori e del Dipartimento dell'Educazione degli Stati Uniti. Durante il percorso di approvazione normativa, gli studenti di AU porteranno avanti i loro corsi senza interruzioni e, una volta ottenuta l'approvazione, saranno trasferiti a USU.
Aspen Group (OTCQB: ASPU) ha anunciado planes para fusionar sus dos instituciones educativas, Aspen University (AU) y United States University (USU), designándose a USU como la entidad superviviente. La fusión estratégica busca mejorar la sostenibilidad a largo plazo al combinar las fortalezas, recursos y programas académicos de ambas instituciones.
La fusión, ya aprobada por las Juntas de Síndicos de ambas instituciones, requiere confirmación regulatoria por parte de los organismos acreditadores y del Departamento de Educación de EE. UU. Durante el proceso de aprobación regulatoria, los estudiantes de AU continuarán con sus programas sin interrupciones y, una vez aprobada, serán transferidos a USU.
Aspen Group (OTCQB: ASPU)는 Aspen University (AU)와 United States University (USU)의 두 교육 기관을 합병하고, USU를 존속 기관으로 지정하는 계획을 발표했습니다. 전략적 합병은 두 기관의 강점, 자원 및 학술 프로그램을 결합하여 장기적 지속 가능성을 높이는 것을 목표로 합니다.
두 기관의 이사회에서 이미 승인된 이 합병은 인가 기관과 미국 교육부의 규제 승인을 필요로 합니다. 규제 승인 과정에서 AU 학생들은 학업을 중단 없이 계속하며, 승인이 되면 USU로 편입됩니다.
Le groupe Aspen (OTCQB: ASPU) a annoncé des projets de fusionner ses deux établissements éducatifs, Aspen University (AU) et United States University (USU), USU étant désignée comme l'entité survivante. Cette fusion stratégique vise à renforcer la durabilité à long terme en combinant les forces, les ressources et les programmes académiques des deux institutions.
La fusion, déjà approuvée par les conseils d'administration des deux établissements, nécessite une confirmation réglementaire des organismes d'accréditation et du Département de l'Éducation des États-Unis. Pendant le processus d'approbation réglementaire, les étudiants d'AU continueront leurs programmes sans interruption et, une fois l'approbation obtenue, ils seront transférés à l'USU.
Aspen Group (OTCQB: ASPU) hat Pläne bekannt gegeben, seine beiden Bildungseinrichtungen Aspen University (AU) und United States University (USU) zu fusionieren, wobei USU als überlebende Einrichtung festgelegt wird. Die strategische Fusion zielt darauf ab, die langfristige Nachhaltigkeit zu stärken, indem die Stärken, Ressourcen und akademischen Programme beider Institutionen zusammengeführt werden.
Die Fusion, die bereits von den Aufsichtsgremien beider Einrichtungen genehmigt wurde, erfordert eine regulatorische Bestätigung durch Akkreditierungsstellen und das US-Bildungsministerium. Während des Genehmigungsprozesses werden die AU-Studierenden ihre Programme ununterbrochen fortsetzen, und nach Genehmigung werden sie zu USU transferiert.
أسبين جروب (OTCQB: ASPU) أعلنت عن خطط لدمج مؤسستين تعليميتين، Aspen University (AU) وUnited States University (USU), مع تعيين USU ككيان باقٍ. يهدف الدمج الاستراتيجي إلى تعزيز الاستدامة على المدى الطويل من خلال دمج نقاط القوة والموارد والبرامج الأكاديمية لدى المؤسستين.
الدمج، الذي تمت موافقته بالفعل من قبل مجلسي إدارة كل من المؤسستين، يتطلب تأكيداً تنظيمياً من جهات الاعتماد ووزارة التعليم الأمريكية. أثناء عملية الموافقة التنظيمية، سيستمر طلاب AU في برامجهم بدون انقطاع، وبمجرد الموافقة سيتم نقلهم إلى USU.
Aspen Group（OTCQB: ASPU）宣布计划将其两所教育机构合并，Aspen University (AU) 与 United States University (USU)，其中 USU 将被指定为存续实体。此次战略合并旨在通过整合两所机构的优势、资源和学术项目来提升长期可持续性。
合并已获两所机构的理事会批准，但仍需获得认证机构和美国教育部的监管批准。在监管批准期间，AU 的学生将不间断地继续学习，获批后将转入 USU。
- Strategic merger will create a stronger combined educational institution
- Expanded course offerings and research opportunities for students
- Enhanced career pathways for students through combined resources
- Board of Trustees approval already secured from both institutions
- Regulatory approvals still pending from accrediting bodies and Department of Education
- Potential integration challenges during student transfer process
- Uncertainty during transition period for current AU students
NEW YORK, Sept. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aspen Group, Inc. ("AGI") (OTCQB: ASPU), an education technology holding company and the parent company of Aspen University (AU) and United States University (USU), announced today the commencement of the merger process between AU and USU, with USU as the surviving entity.
This merger is a strategic move to enhance the company’s long-term sustainability by uniting the unique strengths and rich legacies of both institutions. By merging the two school’s resources, faculty, and academic programs, the company will be able to offer students a wider array of courses, new research opportunities, and expanded career pathways.
The Board of Trustees of both AU and USU have approved the merger. The institutions are required to obtain regulatory confirmation and/or approval for this merger, including from their accrediting bodies and the U.S. Department of Education. During the regulatory approval process over the following months, AU students will continue their programs without disruption. However, once regulatory approvals for the merger are obtained, AU will become part of USU, and students will be transferred accordingly to USU.
About Aspen Group, Inc.
Aspen Group, Inc. is an education technology holding company that leverages its infrastructure and expertise to allow its two universities, Aspen University and United States University, to deliver on the vision of making college affordable again. For more information, visit www.aspu.com.
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