University of Phoenix Lafayette Campus is Closing

The Lafayette campus of the University of Phoenix is one of more than a hundred nationwide closing its doors. Thirteen thousand students will be affected by this. That's about 4-percent of its student body nationwide. The university is also laying off about 800 employees nationwide, 16 employees will be laid off throughout Louisiana. Along with the Lafayette campus, the Covington and Shreveport campuses will also close. Baton Rouge and Meitaire campuses will stay open.

Students currently enrolled at the University of Phoenix, Lafayette campus will be able to finish their degrees. The campus is no longer accepting any new students. Current students also don't have to worry about any tuition increases.