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.