Meritus University is the Canadian brand name of a for-profit university owned and operated by the Apollo Group in the United States, the owners of the University of Phoenix. The offices of the company were located in New Brunswick, Canada. On January 24, 2011, citing how "enrollment will continue to be insufficient to sustain the required quality academic and student service infrastructure we and our students demand", Meritus University announced its closure, with their last classes taking place on March 14, 2011. Student's academic records were transferred to the University of Phoenix Meritus University offered undergraduate degree and Masters degree programs. Meritus University’s degree programs were recognized by the New Brunswick Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour. The University joined Project Hero, a scholarship program cofounded by Rick Hillier for the families of fallen Canadian Forces members.