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Art Institutes Chain Suddenly Shuts Down Campuses, Leaving Students Scrambling

  • The Art Institutes career college chain abruptly announced it is closing all campuses on September 30.
  • The closures come with little warning, leaving thousands of students uncertain about transferring credits or getting financial aid.
  • The Art Institutes have faced years of financial struggles and ownership changes.
  • Students say they were "blindsided" by the sudden shutdown just weeks into the fall term.
  • The colleges are directing students to a "closed school" page with options to try to transfer academic records.
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