Scenario Apollo Group, which runs the giant University of Phoenix, Education Management Corp., the Washington Post Company, and Kaplan Higher Education. Shares in those companies slid after the release of the report. comprises nearly half the loan defaults. and manipulation."

The APSCU, the main trade group for the industry, said the report "twists the facts to fit a narrative, proving that this is nothing more than continued political attacks on private sector colleges and universities."

How long did the investigation into the for$-$profit education industry last?

A$.5$ years

B$.3$ months

C$.3$ years

D$.2$ years

E$.6$ months