Aspen Group, Inc. ASPU

Company Overview

Aspen Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASPU) is a publicly traded education technology and higher education company focused on online postsecondary education in the United States. The company operates primarily through accredited academic institutions that provide degree programs in nursing, healthcare, education, business, and related professional disciplines. Aspen Group’s core business model centers on delivering flexible, online and hybrid learning programs designed for working adults, particularly students seeking career advancement in healthcare professions.

The company’s principal operating subsidiaries are Aspen University and United States University (USU), both of which generate revenue primarily through tuition and related educational services. Aspen Group has historically positioned itself around affordability, subscription-style tuition payment models, and scalable online delivery infrastructure. Founded in 1987 as International Distance Learning Group and later restructured into Aspen Group, the company evolved through acquisitions, accreditation expansion, and increased emphasis on nursing education programs, which became a central revenue driver in the 2010s and early 2020s.