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 

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Completing Your Education/ Transfer Opportunities 

We encourage you to complete your education at another school.  bet365体育正在与众多合作伙伴合作，为学生转学提供便利.  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. 如果你对完成学业和获得学位感兴趣, we ask that you return frequently to this website, ygiytz.greenwood-auto.com, 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

Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission
http://gnpec.georgia.gov/news/2023-09-28/art-institute-atlanta-and-miami-international-university-art-and-design-closure 

佛罗里达州学生接受退伍军人教育福利的批准机构. Please see  http://floridavets.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/FDVA-Notification-for-Art-Institute-Students_10-4-23.pdf

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board http://reportcenter.highered.texas.gov/training-materials/tx-locations-of-the-art-institutes/ 

Transcript requests  

国家学生信息中心提供24/7在线成绩单订购. There is a fee (varies) for each transcript request.  这是获得封闭的bet365体育校园成绩单的唯一途径. Click here to request your transcript.

US Department of Education

如果您需要教育部的帮助，请通过以下方式与他们联系 http://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. 

Other specific USDOE links that may be useful are:

• 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表格将在2024年1月31日IRS截止日期之前邮寄给2023年的学生.  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: http://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.  请注意，有些课程既提供校内课程，也提供在线课程,  哪一种可以提供机会让你在不搬迁的情况下继续攻读学位.    

Schools with agreements. in alphabetical order.

Academy of Art University 

• San Francisco, CA 
• Distance Education and on-campus instruction
  Website:  http://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  
• Academy of Art has various  housing options available for students who want to experience on-ground learning at their campus in San Francisco.  有许多独特的宿舍可供选择，每个人都有自己的选择. 你将生活在一个由不同艺术家和设计师组成的热情包容的社区. bet365体育的宿舍有免费的wi-fi，休息室和公共区域，有电视，电脑和游戏. Some also have gyms, dining halls, communal kitchens, and pools.
• Resources for Ai Students:
  • Transfer Student Website: http://www.academyart.edu/art-institute-transfer-students/ . 
  • Application:  http://www.academyart.edu/apply-for-admission-ait/ . 
  • International Students:  Please contact the Academy of Art University’s International Admissions Manager, Najo Noaman, 关于你在美国继续学习的任何问题. 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. 要探索这个和其他令人兴奋的机会，为我们的军事人口联系约翰·贝拉多 [email protected] .
  • Housing:  To learn more about housing, please watch the housing video http://academyart.wistia.com/medias/655sifl3y8/ or call admissions.

Barry University 

• Miami Shores, Florida
• Website:  http://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:
    http://www.barry.edu/en/admissions/undergraduate/transfer-credit-review

Beulah Heights University

• Atlanta, Georgia 
• Website:  http://beulah.edu/
  
  

Brenau University

• Gainesville, Georgia 
• Website:  http://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.
  • 学生必须在布伦瑙大学完成至少25%的课程时数.
• Resources for Ai Students:
  •  To apply:  http://apply.brenau.edu/apply/
    
    

Florida International University, Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management

• Biscayne Bay Campus, North Miami, Florida
• Online and on ground programs
• Website:   http://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 Highlands College

• 乔治亚州的弗洛伊德、卡特斯维尔、遗产大厅、玛丽埃塔和保丁以及在线地点
• Website:  http://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, 在12月31日之前，bet365体育的学生没有居住要求, 2024.

Helms College

• Macon and Augusta, Georgia
• Website:  http://www.helms.edu/ 
• 课程:仅提供烹饪艺术课程，提供证书，文凭和副学士学位
• Allowances extended to Art Institute Students 
• Entrance exams waived 

Life University 

• Marietta, Georgia
• Website:  http://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%的学费和季度费奖学金，直至毕业(有条件申请)
• Resources for Ai Students:
• 联系萨旺达·斯宾克斯，本科生招生主任，生活大学 [email protected] or at 800-543-3202

 LIM College

• 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
• Distance Education and on-ground options
• Allowances extended to Art Institute Students 
• 在第一学年，学生将根据本协议接受教育(“第一年”)。, LIM COLLEGE agrees to offer The Art Institutes transfer students admitted to LIM COLLEGE in accordance with this Agreement a net tuition cost, 在所有符合条件的经济援助(包括任何适用的LIM学院奖学金)之后 & 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.

Miami Ad School 

• Atlanta, Georgia, Miami, Florida and New York, New York
• Website:  http://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.

Morris Brown  University

• Atlanta, Georgia 
• Website:  http://morrisbrown.edu/ 
• Program:  Hospitality Management students only. 

New York Film Academy

• 南海滩、佛罗里达迈阿密、纽约市、在线等全球校区 
• Website: http://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数码摄影或数码影像管理(文凭)至NYFA摄影(证书) 
• 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  
• Resources for Ai Students:
• 所有课程的学生都被鼓励询问是否可以转到纽约bet365体育的课程.
• Website for Ai Transfers:  http://www.nyfa.edu/art-institutes-transfer-to-nyfa/ 

Piedmont University

• Demorest, Georgia. 
• Website:   http://www.piedmont.edu/academics/
• 课程:为bet365体育学生开发的学位完成课程包括艺术学士学位, BFA in Art with various concentrations, and a BA in Film Production
• Allowances extended to Art Institute Students 
• Application Fee waived 
• Enrollment Fee waived  
• Resources for Ai Students:
• Welcome Video from Piedmont Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences: http://drive.google.com/file/d/1tMv5IWaHbNom1RGmnHHsgkbhkGfxJLiv/view?usp=sharing 
• Virtual transfer sessions offered.  For days and times, please contact:  [email protected] or [email protected]  

Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design

• Learn from anywhere - online and campus programs available!
• Website: http://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. 

• Associate’s degree, certificate, or diploma programs
• Ai students are eligible to apply for a BFA at RMCAD.
• Allowances extended to Art Institute Students 
• 可负担的学费+每学期1500美元的转学奖学金给符合条件的学生.
• Resources for Ai Students:
• Website for Ai students:   http://www.rmcad.edu/admissions/art-institute-transfers/ 
• Contact an admissions representative, call 1-800-888-2787 and select option 1, or visit the information page to complete a contact form.

SAE Institute  (Miami, Florida)

• Website:  http://usa.sae.edu/campuses/miami/  
• Program Audio Technology Program (ATP), Diploma program offered
• Ai课程以学分为单位，ATP课程以学时为单位.
• 学生必须在SAE完成至少40%的核心和通识教育课程. 

SAE Institute (Atlanta, Georgia)

• Website:  http://usa.sae.edu/campuses/atlanta/
• Programs:  Digital Film (AAS) and Audio (AAS and Diploma)
• Ai Atlanta courses are measured in quarter credits; SAE courses are measured in semester credits.  因此，SAE的一门课程可以接受Ai Atlanta的两门课程. 必须成功完成Ai的两门课程才能转学SAE的一门课程.
• 学生必须在SAE完成至少40%的核心和通识教育课程.

Schreiner  University 

• Kerryville, Texas
• Website:  http://schreiner.edu/ 
• Program:  Graphic Design (BFA)  
• Allowances extended to Art Institute Students 
• o需要少于25%课程的学生可能会被免除居住要求, contact Dr. William Davis for additional information. 

St. Thomas University

• Miami, Florida
• Website:  http://www.stu.edu/
• Bachelor of Arts, Fashion Merchandising
• Ai学生必须在2023年12月31日之前申请，以获得以下津贴.
• Allowances extended to Art Institute Students 
• St. Thomas will waive admission application fees 
• Waive the residency requirement of 25% of the credit hours required for graduation  and 50% of the major credit hours required for graduation
• Waived experiential learning experience
• Waived the required Catholic Identity course
• St. Thomas University will, to the extent possible, match the institutional financial aid awards, if any, granted to the student by during the 2023-2024 academic year.
• St. Thomas University will award transfer credit for coursework completed at the Miami International University of Art and Design contingent upon the student achieving a minimum overall grade point average of 2.0 and a passing grade for all courses. All 3 credit quarter classes will be awarded 2 semester credits, and all 4 quarter classes will be awarded 2.67 semester credits. Areas/sections may be considered complete if the credits are within one credit of the total credits required.

Tidewater Community College

• Norfolk, Virginia 
• Programs:  associate degrees similar to Ai programs in Culinary Arts, Digital Media, Graphic Design, Photographic Media Arts, Studio Arts, and others.  
• Allowances extended to Art Institute Students 
• Approval to waive residency requirements for Ai students near graduation.
• Resources for Ai Students:
• 与TCC工作人员联系，并获得有关Ai转移选项的更多信息, please complete the information form:  Art Institute Information  

Virginia Commonwealth University

• Richmond, Virginia
• Website:   http://vcu.edu 
• Program:  Fashion Design + Merchandising (BFA) Graphic Design (BFA), Interior Design (BFA), Photography + Film (BFA) 
• Allowances extended to Art Institute Students 
• VCU will accept up to 90 semester hours of transfer credits for courses from the Art Institute with passing grades of Cor better (see below for course grades accepted). We will work with students to explore degree options at VCU, which include visual art and design programs in the VCU School of the Arts and the Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies program.
• Resources for Ai Students:
• Transfer Center:  http://transfer.vcu.edu/transferring-credits/transfer-course-equivalents/ 
• Transfer Agreement:  http://transfer.vcu.edu/media/semss/transfer/2023-10-26-VCU_ArtInstitutes_TransferArticulationAgreement-signed_1.pdf 

Virginia Wesleyan University

• Virginia Beach, Virginia
• Website: http://www.vwu.edu/ 
• Programs:  Media and Communication (BA) and Music Production (BA Online).

Wade College 

• Dallas, Texas
• Website: http://www.wadecollege.edu/ 
• Allowances extended to Art Institute Students 
• Wade College will exercise flexibility in the review and acceptance of undergraduate credits completed at THE ART INSTITUTES with a grade of 'C' or better aimed at transferring the maximum number of credits that align with the College curriculum, up to, but not exceeding, 75% of program requirements. 
• Resources for Ai Students:
• 目前韦德学院所有特定学术课程的具体转学政策可在以下网站找到: http://www.wadecollege.edu/admissions/transfer_students

Additional schools have established protocols or specific resources for Ai students for the purposes of transfer, in lieu of a formal agreement.    请注意，有些课程既提供校内课程，也提供在线课程,  哪一种可以提供机会让你在不搬迁的情况下继续攻读学位.    

Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design  
The Association of Independent Colleges of Art & Design (AICAD) provided the following background and transfer possibilities with several of its member institutions:

To see the list of schools that AICAD has provided, admissions contact names and emails, and the special resources those schools are offering to Ai students, please visit: 
http://www.aicad.org/wp-content/uploads/AICAD-Resources-for-Art-Institutes-students-seeking-transfer-10-17.jpg 


 Augusta University

• Augusta, GA
• Website:  http://www.augusta.edu/pamplin/art/
• Augusta University offers programs in Graphic Design, Drawing, Painting, Ceramics, Sculpture, Printmaking and Photography
• Student Spotlight: Creating Your Path:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMOQxy3S1MQ 

Brazosport College

• Lake Jackson, Texas
• On campus and distance education  
• Resources for Ai Students:
• http://brazosport.edu/choose/ includes Application and information request
• Transfer information: http://brazosport.jotform.com/232775880433059 

Dallas College 

• Dallas, Texas (multiple campuses)
• Website: http://www.dallascollege.edu/pages/default.aspx 
• Website for Ai Students: http://www.dallascollege.edu/admissions/pages/ai.aspx 

Houston Community College 

• Houston, Texas (multiple campuses)
• Website:  http://www.hccs.edu/ 
• On campus and distance education options
• Degrees and certificates in a range of programs, including Fashion Design and Merchandising, Interior Design, Studio Art, Digital Communication, Filmmaking, Culinary Arts, Digital Gaming and Simulation.
• Website for Ai Students:  http://www.hccs.edu/campaigns/art-institutes-are-closing-heres-how-hcc-can-help/ 

KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts

• Dallas, Texas
• Website:  http://kdstudio.com/ 
• AAA in Motion Picture Production program.
• Website for Ai Students:  http://kdstudio.com/art-institute-program-alternatives/

LaGrange College

• LaGrange, GA
• Website:  http://www.lagrange.edu/index.html 
• On campus instruction; credit earned from online courses may be accepted, however, all LaGrange instruction takes place in person. 
• Allowances extended to Art Institute Students 
• No Application Fee or Enrollment Fee 
• Resources for Ai Students:
• Transfer Information Sessions:  Contact Austin Wieland ([email protected]) 
• Contact Austin Wieland ([email protected]) for virtual transfer information sessions. Individual appointments with the Art and Design Faculty can be scheduled. 

Lone Star 

• Houston, Texas and surrounding areas
• Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees 
• Website for Ai Students: http://www.lonestar.edu/art-institute-transfers

MassArt - Massachusetts College of Art & Design

• Boston, MA
• Website:  http://massart.edu/artinstitutes 
• Allowances extended to Art Institute Students 
• 所有申请者将被免除申请费和推荐信.
• 学生必须在麻省bet365体育获得至少60个学分才能获得BFA学位.
• E-mail [email protected]

 
Nossi College of Art & Design

• Nashville, Tennessee
• Website for Ai Students:  http://nossi.edu/ai-transfers/

Sessions College

• Tempe, Arizona
• Website for Ai students:  http://www.sessions.edu/campus-news/transfer-credit-options-for-displaced-art-institute-students/

Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG)

• Georgia, 22 colleges, 88 campuses, 600+ programs
• Website for Ai Students:  http://aia.tcsg.edu/

Tweed Recording Audio Production School

• Athens, GA
• Audio Production 
• Website: www.tweedrecording.com  通过网站上的Ai学生弹出窗口或直接发送电子邮件至招生处与学校联系 [email protected] 
• Scholarships available for eligible Art Institute students.

University of St. Thomas Houston

• Website for Ai Students:   http://www.stthom.edu/Admissions/Art-Institute.aqf?Aquifer_Source_URL=%2FArtInstitute&PNF_Check=1 

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