# University of Phoenix and University of Idaho conclude affiliation discussions

After two years exploring an affiliation and engaging with stakeholders in the State of Idaho, we made the decision to end our exploration of the affiliation with University of Idaho and end our agreement with Four Three Education, a non-profit affiliated with University of Idaho, for the acquisition of University of Phoenix. 

We are grateful for the collaboration of President Scott Green, the University of Idaho, and the elected leaders in Idaho in pursuit of what we believe would have been a transformative opportunity for the students of both universities — an affiliation designed to address changes in the higher education landscape by uniting a traditional land-grant public university with our affordable, quality online programs designed for non-traditional students and working adults.  

Nothing will change day-to-day for our students or our team – the University remains private and independent, as we have been throughout the process of exploring an affiliation with U of I. Moving forward, we will continue to innovate in differentiated ways that help working adults students succeed with affordable and accessible education opportunities, and that help shape the future of higher education and the workplace 

For questions related to the University, please contact[media@phoenix.edu](mailto:media@phoenix.edu). 

## Want to learn more?

We've partnered with University of Idaho to answer some frequently asked questions.

[Read FAQs](https://www.uidaho.edu/president/communications/resources-information/university-of-phoenix-affiliation)
## Additional resources

- _Idaho Education News_[article](https://www.idahoednews.org/top-news/we-want-this-deal-to-happen-phoenix-officials-tout-sale-downplay-risk-to-u-of-i/)and[podcast episode](https://soundcloud.com/idaho-education-news/episode-91) featuring interview with University of Phoenix President Chris Lynne and Provost and Chief Academic Officer Dr. John Woods.
- [University of Phoenix’s Transformation Story (PDF)](/content/dam/edu/media-center/doc/university-of-phoenix-transformation-story.pdf)
- [University of Phoenix Financial Summary (PDF)](/content/dam/edu/media-center/doc/financial-information-summary-fy19-through-fy23-final-8-1-23.pdf)
- [University of Phoenix’s Open Letter to Idaho Legislators (PDF)](/content/dam/edu/media-center/doc/open-letter-idaho-lawmakers-final-8-1-23.pdf)

## Press releases

- [University of Phoenix and University of Idaho Conclude Affiliation Discussions](/press-release/university-of-phoenix-university-of-idaho-conclude-affiliation-discussions.html) — Press Release | June 03, 2025 • 2 minutes

- [University of Idaho to Create Not-For-Profit to Acquire University of Phoenix](/press-release/university-of-idaho-to-create-not-for-profit-to-acquire-university-of-phoenix.html) — Press Release | May 18, 2023 • 5 minutes