Closed School Information Page

A list of schools permanently closed can be found on this page. If you are a former student of one of these schools, or if you were a student of a school that was purchased by one of the schools below, please see the following instructions regarding Transcripts, Diplomas, and other questions you may have. You can also find a list of our transfer partners by visiting https://www.dcedh.org/partner-institutions.

The following schools are now permanently closed:

The Art Institute of Atlanta—Decatur, a branch of The Art Institute of Atlanta
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 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 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 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 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
Tuscon Design College
York Academy of Art

Transcript Requests

Transcript Instructions:

Mail your completed Transcript Request Form, along with a check or money order in the amount of $7.00 for processing fees to the attention of the Dream Center Education Holdings:

Dream Center Education Holdings
Attn: Academic Operations Department
1400 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Your transcript will then be processed and mailed to the provided address within 21 days.

Should you have any questions, please email a detailed message to transcripts@aii.edu or call 888-863-0324, so that we may address your concern. Please include your name, address, phone number and e-mail address, along with the reason for your e-mail/call. Allow approximately one business day for a response.

Enrollment Verification

For enrollment/education requests, please send e-mail to transcripts@aii.edu with the following information along with the verification form that needs to be completed (if applicable):

E-Mail Subject Line: Enrollment Verification Needed

Body of E-Mail: Include your full name (First, Middle, Last); Mailing Address; Phone Number; E-Mail address; Campus Attended; Years Attended and Program

Attachment: Include any forms that are required to fill in

Diploma Requests

For diploma requests, please send e-mail to studentresolution@dcedh.org with the following information:

E-Mail Subject Line: Diploma Request

Body of E-Mail: Include your full name (how it should appear on the diploma), Your Current Mailing Address, Campus Attended, Degree Level, Degree Program Name, Any Honors Designation and Date of Completion, Date of Attendance

Financial Requests

For financial requests, please send e-mail to studentresolution@dcedh.org with the following information:

E-Mail Subject Line: Financial Request

Body of E-Mail: Include the full name used during your enrollment, the campus attended, and a detailed description of the financial request you are making.

Account Balance Inquiries

For account balance inquiries, please reach out online to CSSNRecovery@dcedh.org.

1098–T – Questions and Important Information

Forms are mailed to all eligible students by January 31 annually. To print a duplicate form, please visit https://heartland.ecsi.net/. If you are unable to locate your 1098-T and need further assistance, please contact Heartland ECSI at 1-866-428-1098. For information on the Taxpayer Relief Act, as well as additional resources to assist you in understanding higher education tax incentives visit: https://heartland.ecsi.net/index.main.html#/access/FAQtaxDocuments#understanding1098TForm.

Career Services

The Department of Career & Professional Readiness partners with students as they explore employment possibilities, develop job skills, and connect with potential opportunities related to their professional endeavors. Our goal is to encourage the career potential of students by facilitating opportunities for them to explore their interests and gain valuable professional experience while utilizing a variety of resources.

Students can seek guidance in building a resume, career planning, developing job-search strategies, preparing for an interview and evaluating potential job opportunities. The Department of Career & Professional Readiness will also work to plan and deliver career readiness workshops, individual or group career planning sessions, job board resources and industry guest speakers.

For assistance, call 1-855-855-0570 or email AIcareerreadiness@aii.edu.

All Other Questions or Concerns

Please locate your campus for the appropriate contact information:

* The Art Institute of Atlanta—Decatur
Please contact The Art Institute of Atlanta at 770-394-8300

* The Art Institute of California—Los Angeles
Please contact The Art Institute of San Diego at 858-598-1200

* The Art Institute of California—Inland Empire, a campus of Argosy University
Please contact The Art Institute of San Diego 858-598-1200

* The Art Institute of California—Orange County, a campus of Argosy University
Please contact The Art Institute of San Diego 858-598-1200

* The Art Institute of California—Sacramento, a campus of Argosy University
Please contact The Art Institute of San Diego 858-598-1200

* The Art Institute of California—San Francisco, a campus of Argosy University
Please contact The Art Institute of San Diego 858-598-1200

* The Art Institute of California—Silicon Valley
Please contact The Art Institute of San Diego at 858-598-1200

* The Art Institute of Charleston, a branch of The Art Institute of Atlanta
Please contact The Art Institute of Atlanta 770-394-8300

* The Art Institute of Charlotte, a branch of Miami International University of Art & Design
Please contact Miami International University of Art & Design 305-428-5700

* The Art Institute of Colorado
Please contact The Art Institute of Houston 713-623-2040

* The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale
Please contact Miami International University of Art & Design 305-428-5700

* The Art Institute of Fort Worth
Please contact The Art Institute of Dallas, a branch of Miami International University of Art & Design at 214-692-8080

* The Art Institute of Houston—North
Please contact The Art Institute of Houston at 713-623-2040

* The Art Institute of Indianapolis
Please contact The Art Institute of Las Vegas 702-369-9944

* The Art Institutes International—Kansas City
Please contact The Art Institute of Las Vegas at 412-291-6200

* The Art Institute of Jacksonville
Please contact Miami International University of Art & Design at 305-428-5700

* The Art Institute of Michigan
Please contact The Art Institute of Houston 713-623-2040

* The Art Institute of Michigan—Troy
Please contact The Art Institute of Houston at 713-623-2040

* The Art Institutes of Minnesota
Please contact Argosy University Twin Cities at 888-844-2004

* The Art Institute of New York City
Please contact The Art Institute of Pittsburgh at 858-598-1200

* The Art Institute of Ohio—Cincinnati
Please contact The Art Institute of Houston at 713-623-2040

* The Art Institute of Philadelphia
Please contact The Art Institute of Pittsburgh 412-291-6200

* The Art Institute of Phoenix
Please contact The Art Institute of Las Vegas 702-369-9944

* The Art Institute of Portland
Please contact The Art Institute of Seattle 206-448-0900

* The Art Institute of Raleigh–Durham, a branch of Miami International University of Art & Design
Please contact Miami International University of Art & Design 305-428-5700

* The Art Institutes of Salt Lake City
Please contact The Art Institute of Houston at 713-623-2040

* The Art Institutes of St. Louis
Please contact The Art Institute of Chicago at 713-623-2040

* The Art Institute of Tennessee — Nashville, a branch of The Art Institute of Atlanta
Please contact The Art Institute of Atlanta 770-394-8300

* The Art Institutes of Tucson
Please contact The Art Institute of Las Vegas at 702-369-9944

* The Art Institute of Washington, a branch of The Art Institute of Atlanta
Please contact The Art Institute of Atlanta 770-394-8300

* The Art Institute of Washington—Dulles
Please contact The Art Institute of Atlanta at 770-394-8300

* The Art Institutes of Wisconsin
Please contact The Art Institute of Houston at 713-623-2040

* The Art Institute of York—Pennsylvania
Please contact The Art Institute of Pittsburgh at 412-291-6200

* The Illinois Institute of Art — Chicago
Please contact The Art Institute of Houston 713-623-2040

* The Illinois Institute of Art — Schaumburg
Please contact The Art Institute of Houston 713-623-2040

* The Illinois Institute of Art—Tinley Park
Please contact The Art Institute of Houston at 713-623-2040

* New England Institute of Art
Please contact The Art Institute of Pittsburgh at 412-291-6200