Closed School Information Page

This information is provided to assist students or graduates from the following Art Institutes locations.
• Miami International University of Art & Design
• The Art Institute of Atlanta
• The Art Institute of Austin, a branch of The Art Institute of Houston • The Art Institute of Dallas, a branch of Miami International University of Art & Design
• The Art Institute of Houston
• The Art Institute of San Antonio, a branch of The Art Institute of Houston
• The Art Institute of Tampa, a branch of Miami International University of Art & Design • The Art Institute of Virginia Beach, a branch of The Art Institute of Atlanta

Completing Your Education/ Transfer Opportunities

We encourage you to complete your education at another school. The Art Institutes are working with numerous partners to facilitate student transfers. Transfer means you may be able to use the academic credits you have earned at The Art Institute toward the completion of a similar or different program of study at another school. If you are interested in completing your education and earning your degree, we ask that you return frequently to this website, www.artinstitutes.edu, which will be updated as transfer opportunities are identified.

NASFAA Next Steps Ed

NASFAA will assist students whose college closed while they were enrolled, or shortly after they withdrew, through the use of an online ticketing portal that allows students to connect with a seasoned financial aid administrator from a NASFAA member institution. Please visit http://nextstepsed.org

State Resources

Transcript requests

The National Student Clearinghouse provides 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. Click here to request your transcript.

US Department of Education

If you need assistance from the Department of Education, please reach out to them at https://studentaid.gov/feedback-center.

The United States Department of Education (USDOE) has created a webpage to assist students whose institution has closed. See the Has Your School Closed? webpage.

• US Department of Education Art Institutes Fact Sheet
• Closed School Loan Discharges | Federal Student Aid
• Borrower Defense to Repayment | Federal Student Aid
• Unpaid Refund Discharge

1098–T – Questions and Important Information

1098T Forms will be mailed to students for 2023 on or before the IRS deadline of January 31, 2024. Additional instructions will be updated here as forms become available. 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.

Transfer and Articulation Agreements

The Art Institutes have entered into formal transfer and/or articulation agreements with the following institutions that are ready to assist students complete their education. Please note that some programs are offered in both an on campus and an online format, which can provide opportunities to continue working toward your degree without relocating.

Schools with agreements. in alphabetical order.

Academy of Art University

• San Francisco, CA
• Distance Education and on-campus instruction
  Website: https://www.academyart.edu
• Programs: Over 120 art and design degree options and your transfer credits can open the door to fulfilling your art and design career. Online and on campus programs; undergraduate and graduate programs.
• Allowances extended to Art Institute Students
  • Application fee waived
  • Enrollment Fee waived
  • Transfer Student Website: https://www.academyart.edu/art-institute-transfer-students/ .
  • Application: https://www.academyart.edu/apply-for-admission-ait/ .
  • International Students: Please contact the Academy of Art University’s International Admissions Manager, Najo Noaman, with any questions relating to continuing your studies in the United States. He can be reached at [email protected] .
  • Veteran Students: Please refer to the hybrid modality on The Art Institutes/Academy of Art University transfer page. To explore this and other exciting opportunities for our Military population contact John Belardo at [email protected] .
  • Housing: To learn more about housing, please watch the housing video https://academyart.wistia.com/medias/655sifl3y8/ or call admissions.
  • Miami Shores, Florida
  • Website: https://www.barry.edu
  • Graphic Design (BFA), Photography (BFA, BA), Advertising & Public Relations (BA)
  • Resources for Ai Students:
    • To schedule a transfer credit review, please visit:
      https://www.barry.edu/en/admissions/undergraduate/transfer-credit-review

    Brenau University

    • Gainesville, Georgia
    • Website: https://www.brenau.edu/
    • Programs: Fashion Merchandising (BA), Hospitality Management (BBA), Fashion Design (BFA), Interior Design (BFA),
    • Allowances extended to Art Institute Students
      • Brenau University has agreed to match the Art Institute course pricing.
      • Students must complete a minimum 25% of program hours in residence at Brenau University.

      Florida International University, Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management

      • Biscayne Bay Campus, North Miami, Florida
      • Online and on ground programs
      • Website: https://hospitality.fiu.edu
      • Program: Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management
      • Resources for Ai Students:
      • o Contact: Dawn Fagnan, Associate Director for College Recruiting.
      • Schedule an appointment.
      • Georgia locations in Floyd, Cartersville, Heritage Hall, Marietta, and Paulding and online
      • Website: https://www.highlands.edu
      • Programs: Film Production (AA), Film Studies (AA), and Graphic Design (AA)
      • Allowances extended to Art Institute Students
        • Art Institute students will receive the in-state rate of $95 per credit hour for residents of Georgia and Alabama.
        • An exception to Georgia Highlands College’s transfer policy will be made for Art Institute students and all transfer courses with a passing grade of D- or better will be transferred to GHC.
        • In order to maximize transfer credits, Georgia Highlands College will work with each student to develop the optimum major path that will earn the student either an associate degree or bachelor’s degree upon successful completion of the degree requirements.
        • Georgia Highlands College has requested a waiver from SACSCOC to waive our residency requirement (institutional credits required for matriculation) for Art Institute students who matriculate to GHC. Pending SACSCOC approval, there will be no residency requirement for Art Institute students through December 31, 2024.
        • Macon and Augusta, Georgia
        • Website: https://www.helms.edu/
        • Programs: Culinary Arts programs only, offers certificate, diploma, and associate’s degrees
        • Allowances extended to Art Institute Students
          • Entrance exams waived
          • Marietta, Georgia
          • Website: https://www.life.edu/
          • Program: Interdisciplinary Studies (BS)
          • Allowances extended to Art Institute Students
            • Application fee waived (use waiver code ART)
            • Accept up to 135 quarter credits
            • 10 hours of service learning is waived
            • 20% tuition and quarterly fee scholarship through graduation (conditions apply)
            • Contact Sawanda Spinks, Director of Undergraduate Enrollment, Life University at [email protected] or at 800-543-3202
            • New York, New York
            • Website
            • Programs:
              • Ai Fashion Marketing & Management, BA to LIM program Business of Fashion, BBA
              • Ai Fashion Design, BA to LIM Business of Fashion, BBA
              • For the first academic year students are being taught out under this Agreement (the "Initial Year"), LIM COLLEGE agrees to offer The Art Institutes transfer students admitted to LIM COLLEGE in accordance with this Agreement a net tuition cost, after all eligible financial aid (including any applicable LIM COLLEGE scholarships & grants) that is no greater than the net tuition that they would have paid to The Art Institutes for that academic year.
              • LIM COLLEGE will suspend its credit residency requirement for Ai students
              • LIM COLLEGE will accept all earned credits from Ai students and those transfer credits awarded by Ai to students who entered Ai with advanced standing.
              • Atlanta, Georgia, Miami, Florida and New York, New York
              • Website: https://miamiadschool.com/
              • Diploma/Portfolio Programs: Digital Photography and Design
              • Allowances extended to Art Institute Students
                • Application fee waived through December 2024.
                • Students may request an exemption from the transfer of credit policy. Requests granted on a case-by-case basis.
                • Atlanta, Georgia
                • Website: https://morrisbrown.edu/
                • Program: Hospitality Management students only.
                • South Beach, Miami Florida, New York City, Online and other global campuses
                • Website: https://www.nyfa.edu
                • Undergraduate programs with transferability options:
                • Ai Computer Animation (BFA) to NYFA 3D Animation and Visual Effects (BFA)
                • Ai Digital Filmmaking & Video Production (BFA) to NYFA Filmmaking (BFA)
                • Ai Digital Photography(BFA) to NYFA Photography (BFA)
                • Ai Digital Photography or Digital Image Management (Diploma) to NYFA Photography (Certificate)
                • Ai Game Art & Design (BFA) to NYFA Game Design (BFA)
                • Ai Media Arts & Animation (BFA) to NYFA 3D Animation and Visual Effects (BFA)
                • Graduate Programs with transferability options
                • Ai Design and Media Management (MA)
                • Ai Visual Arts (MFA)
                • Allowances extended to Art Institute Students
                  • Application fee waived
                  • Letters of recommendation waived
                  • Creative portfolio requirement waived
                  • Students from all programs are encouraged to inquire about transferability into NYFA programs.
                  • Website for Ai Transfers: https://www.nyfa.edu/art-institutes-transfer-to-nyfa/
                  • Demorest, Georgia.
                  • Website: https://www.piedmont.edu/academics/
                  • Programs: A degree completion program developed for Art Institute students include a BA in Art, BFA in Art with various concentrations, and a BA in Film Production
                  • Allowances extended to Art Institute Students
                    • Application Fee waived
                    • Enrollment Fee waived
                    • Welcome Video from Piedmont Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tMv5IWaHbNom1RGmnHHsgkbhkGfxJLiv/view?usp=sharing
                    • Virtual transfer sessions offered. For days and times, please contact: [email protected] or [email protected]
                    • Learn from anywhere - online and campus programs available!
                    • Website: https://www.rmcad.edu/
                    • Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design (RMCAD) is available to help Art Institute students as they start making decisions on next steps! This year, RMCAD is proud to celebrate 60 years as a college, 20 years on our historic campus, and 10+ years as a leader in online learning. Exceptional student support services
                    • Bachelor’s degree programs with direct transferability.