Closed School Information Page

Introduction

This page is designed to support students from closed Art Institutes locations, as well as those affected by the closure of their parent company, DCEH.

On January 17, 2019, eight Art Institutes locations separated from DCEH and joined EPF. The following day, January 18, 2019, DCEH, the owner of all closed Art Institutes locations, entered federal receivership and was permanently closed.

The purpose of this page is to provide guidance for former students from these closed school locations.

Transcript Requests for Alumni and Former Students

Arts Institutes International, LLC, is handling transcript services for the closed Ai campuses that were owned by DCEH. To place an order, click the link below. Ai has partnered with the National Student Clearinghouse to offer 24/7 online transcript ordering. There is a fee (varies) for each transcript request.

This is the sole method for obtaining transcripts from closed Art Institutes campuses.

Order an Official Transcript

Completing Your Education / Transfer Opportunities

If you are interested in completing your education and obtaining your degree, please visit link for a list of partner institutions that can assist you.

Diplomas

If you need a print of your diploma, please visit Parchment. Parchment is the only platform through which you can obtain a diploma.

Financial Requests

For financial claims and settlement information, visit Dottoreco and click on the link for Dream Center Education Holdings. At the bottom of the page, you will find information about settling outstanding claims.

Account Balance Inquiries

To inquire about your account balance, please contact your account agency. This is the only method for obtaining account information.

• Tuition Options: Call 1-800-423-5513 or email: servicing.center@tuitionoptions.com
• Williams & Fudge: Call 1-800-849-9791
• Recovery Management Services: Call 800-900-3944 or email: customer.support@rmscollects.com

1098–T – Questions and Important Information

Forms are mailed annually to all eligible students by January 31. To print a duplicate form, please visit Heartland ECSI. If you are unable to locate your 1098-T or need assistance, contact Heartland ECSI at 1-866-428-1098. For more information on the Taxpayer Relief Act and to understand higher education tax incentives, visit Heartland ECSI FAQ.

Department of Education

Department of Education is hosting webinars for students from closed Argosy University and select Art Institutes. For more information and to register, please visit the provided registration page.

The Department of Education is assisting students regarding school closures. For further updates, please visit the official pages dedicated to the closure announcements.

Closed Locations

The following Art Institutes locations are now permanently closed:

• The Art Institute of Atlanta—Decatur, a branch of The Art Institute of Atlanta
• The Art Institute of California – Hollywood, a campus of Argosy University
• The Art Institute of California – Inland Empire, a campus of Argosy University
• The Art Institute of California—Los Angeles, a campus of Argosy University
• The Art Institute of California – Orange County, a campus of Argosy University
• The Art Institute of California – Sacramento, a campus of Argosy University
• The Art Institute of California – San Diego, a campus of Argosy University
• The Art Institute of California – San Francisco, a campus of Argosy University
• The Art Institute of California—Silicon Valley, a campus of Argosy University
• The Art Institute of Charleston, a branch of The Art Institute of Atlanta
• The Art Institute of Charlotte, a campus of Miami International University of Art & Design
• The Art Institute of Colorado
• The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale
• The Art Institute of Fort Worth, a branch of Miami International University of Art & Design
• The Art Institute of Houston—North, a branch of The Art Institute of Houston
• The Art Institute of Indianapolis
• The Art Institutes International—Kansas City
• The Art Institute of Jacksonville, a branch of Miami International University of Art & Design
• The Art Institute of Las Vegas
• The Art Institute of Michigan
• The Art Institute of Michigan—Troy
• The Art Institute of Minnesota
• The Art Institute of New York City
• The Art Institute of Ohio—Cincinnati
• The Art Institute of Philadelphia
• The Art Institute of Phoenix
• The Art Institute of Pittsburgh
• The Art Institute of Pittsburgh – Online Division
• The Art Institute of Portland
• The Art Institute of Raleigh – Durham, a campus of Miami International University of Art & Design
• The Art Institute of Salt Lake City
• The Art Institute of Seattle
• The Art Institute of St. Louis
• The Art Institute of Tennessee – Nashville, a branch of The Art Institute of Atlanta
• The Art Institute of Tucson
• The Art Institute of Washington, a branch of The Art Institute of Atlanta
• The Art Institute of Washington—Dulles, a branch of The Art Institute of Atlanta
• The Art Institute of Wisconsin
• The Art Institute of York—Pennsylvania
• The Illinois Institute of Art – Chicago
• The Illinois Institute of Art – Schaumburg
• The Illinois Institute of Art—Tinley Park
• Antonelli Institute of Art & Photography
• Arizona Institute of Interior Design
• Bradley Academy for the Visual Arts
• Lowthian College
• New England Institute of Art
• New York Restaurant School
• Tucson Design College
• York Academy of Art