Grand Canyon Education (LOPE) 8-K Grand Canyon Education, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2008 Results

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