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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 19, 2009

Grand Canyon Education, Inc.
 (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

         
Delaware   001-34211   20-3356009
(State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)   (Commission File Number)   (IRS Employer Identification No.)
     
3300 W. Camelback Road
Phoenix, Arizona
   85017
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)   (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (602) 639-7500

 
 
(Former name or former address if changed since last report.)

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Item 2.02.   Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On February 19, 2009, Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (the “Company”) reported its fourth quarter and annual 2008 financial results. The press release dated February 19, 2009 is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.
Item 5.02.   Departure of Directors or Certain Officers: Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On February 17, 2009, John Crowley, resigned from his position as the Company’s Chief Operating Officer and, after a transition period that ends on June 30, 2009, Mr. Crowley will leave the Company to pursue other interests. Mr. Crowley will receive his current salary and benefits until his date of departure.
Item 9.01.   Financial Statements and Exhibits.
99.1   Press Release dated February 19, 2009

 

 

 

SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
         
  GRAND CANYON EDUCATION, INC.
 		  
Date: February 19, 2009  By:   /s/ Daniel E. Bachus    
    Daniel E. Bachus   
    Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Principal Accounting Officer) 		  
 

 

 

 

EXHIBIT INDEX
     
Exhibit    
No.   Description
 
    
99.1
  Press Release dated February 19, 2009