Closed School Information Page
Effective September 30, 2023, The Art Institutes system of schools will be permanently closed.
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
Transcript requests
To ensure that all current students including those on approved leaves of absences receive the necessary academic records required for possible transfer of credit to other institutions, The Art Institutes will mail each current student five official copies of their transcripts, at no cost to the student on or after October 1, 2023. Students who do not have current mailing addresses on file may experience a delay in receipt of the transcripts or may not receive their transcripts during this one and only mailing.
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.
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, please visit for a list of partner institutions willing and able to assist students.
The following catalogs are provided for the sole purpose of assisting students and other institutions with identifying and assessing comparable programs and courses for transfer purposes.
Miami and its branches: Academic Catalog
Atlanta and its branch: Academic Catalog
Houston and its branches: Academic Catalog
Diplomas
Replacement Diplomas are available through Parchment. This is the only means by which to obtain a diploma. Please visit https://www.parchment.com/u/registration/2616773/account.
1098–T – Questions and Important Information
At the time of the Art Institutes closure, 1098-T Forms were mailed to all eligible students. To print a duplicate form, please visit https://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: https://heartland.ecsi.net/index.main.html#/access/FAQtaxDocuments#understanding1098TForm
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. Other specific USDOE links that may be useful are:
• Closed School Loan Discharges | Federal Student Aid
• Borrower Defense to Repayment | Federal Student Aid
• Unpaid Refund Discharge
Veterans
Veterans may be eligible for partial or full restoration of their education benefits. Visit the Restoration of Benefits after School Closure webpage to learn more about your options. Some benefit eligibility may be restored depending on the details of the closing and your particular circumstances.
• Veterans | Restoration of Benefits After School Closure for GI Bill Benefits
International Students
To determine how this closure affects international student visa status and remaining in the US, international students may contact the SEVP Response Center by email at SEVP@ice.dhs.gov or by phone at 1-800-892-4829 or 703-603-3400 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday; the response center is closed on holidays.
Closed Locations
All Art Institutes campuses and all of their respective branch campuses are permanently closed as of September 30, 2023.
• 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