Why did Art Institute of California close?
The closures come as the parent company, Dream Center Education Holdings, is accused by the DOE of mishandling about $13 million in federal financial aid money. Argosy allegedly used the money to cover payroll costs and other expenses and was cut-off from financial aid, which effectively forced the schools to close.
When did the Art Institute of Orange County close?
07/12/2019
The Art Institute of California – Orange County was under the Argosy University branch. The school is permanently closed as of 07/12/2019.
Is the Art Institute of California accredited?
The Art Institute of California – Los Angeles is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award diplomas, associate’s degrees, and bachelor’s degrees. ACICS can be contacted at 750 First Street NE, Suite 980, Washington, D.C. 20002. Telephone: 1.202.
What happened to the Art Institute of California?
n.a. The Art Institute of California – San Diego was a for-profit art school in San Diego, California. It was briefly operated as a non-profit institution before it closed in 2019. Dream Center permanently closed the San Diego campus location on March 8, 2019.
Is the art Institute a private college?
The Art Institutes are a collection of for-profit art schools that are owned by Education Principle Foundation and the remnants of two failed parent companies: for-profit college operator Education Management Corporation (EDMC) and Dream Center Education Holdings (DCEH).
Will my art Institute credits transfer?
Our credit transfer policy allows students to transfer up to 36 credits into a program, provided the courses are offered by an accredited institution and comparable in course objectives and length. Our team uses the resources at our disposal to try to make sure you get the credits you’ve worked for.
Are all Art Institutes closing?
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.