Closed School Information Page

Introduction

The following information is provided to assist students of closed Art Institutes locations and their closed parent company, DCEH.

On January 17, 2019, the above eight Art Institutes locations separated from their parent company, DCEH, and became part of EPF. On January 18, 2019, DCEH (owner of all closed Art Institutes locations) went into federal receivership and is now permanently closed.

This page is designed as a guide to support the needs of former students in those closed school locations.

Transcript requests for alumni and former students

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

This is the only means to obtain a transcript for a closed Art Institute campus.

Order an Official Transcript

Completing Your Education/ Transfer Opportunities 

If you are interested in completing your education and earning your degree, please visitwww.dcedh.org for a list of partner institutions willing and able to assist students. 

Diplomas

If you are in need/would like a print of your diploma, please visit http://www.parchment.com/u/registration/2616773/account. Parchment is the only means by which to obtain a diploma.

Financial Requests

Please visit www.dottoreco.com and click on the link for Dream Center Education Holdings. There, at the bottom of the page, you will find information regarding the settlement of outstanding claims. 

Account Balance Inquiries

For account balance inquiries, please contact your account agency. This is the only means to obtain account information.

Tuition Options at 1-800-423-5513, or email: [email protected]

Williams & Fudge at 1-800-849-9791, or online at http://wfpayaccounts.com/

Recovery Management Services at 800-900-3944, or email: [email protected]

1098–T – Questions and Important Information

Forms were mailed to all eligible students by January 31 annually. To print a duplicate form, please visit http://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: http://heartland.ecsi.net/index.main.html#/access/FAQtaxDocuments#understanding1098TForm.

Department of Education

If you are in need of assistance from the Department of Education, please reach out to them at http://feedback.studentaid.ed.gov. 

The Department of Education is hosting interactive webinars for students from closed Argosy University and select Art Institutes to share information and address questions and concerns. Please visit http://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/sites/default/files/dream-center-webinars.pdf for details and to register.

The Department of Education is assisting students and keeping them informed with regard to closures. Please visit http://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/about/announcements/closed-school and http://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/about/announcements/dream-center for information.

Closed Locations

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 – Hollywood, a campus of Argosy University - Academic Catalog
• 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 - Academic Catalog
• 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 - Academic Catalog
• The Art Institute of Pittsburgh – Online Division - Academic Catalog
• 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 - Academic Catalog
• 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