Art Institute of Philadelphia to Close

Hundreds of students in our area are running out of time to find a new place to live and go to class after the Art Institute of Philadelphia announced they were going to close. Additional information for students below: “Students at the majority of impacted locations will transition to their chosen transfer option by December 28 when the majority of impacted locations will close. This date will vary for campuses with programs that lead to licensure. We continue to work with students to decide their next course of action on a case-by-case basis. Students may: ●    Complete their studies at the campus, uninterrupted, if able to graduate on or before the end of the calendar year, and receive a 50 percent reduction in tuition. ●    Students at Argosy University and South University may transition from their campus-based program to the same or a comparable program via online delivery (The option to attend online is not available to residents of the state of Oregon). For doing so, they will receive a 50 percent reduction in tuition for the remainder of their program of study. ●    Transition to another campus within DCEH that offers the same or a similar program. For doing so, they will receive a 50 percent reduction in tuition for the remainder of their program of study. ●    Transfer to a partner institution that is not part of DCEH. For doing so, they will receive a $5,000 tuition grant to support the completion of their studies (see here for more information). ●    For students enrolled in licensure-leading programs we recognize that there may be additional options to ensure a path to degree. We will work with each student individually to determine the best course of action. ●    For students who elect not to continue their education, the U.S. Department of Education provides the opportunity to apply for a closed school loan discharge. For further information on closed school loan discharge, visit here. ●    Should a student receiving Veteran Benefits elect not to continue their educational program, the US Department of Veterans Affairs provides the following information regarding restoration of VA benefits,