Many Art Institute campuses closed suddenly, leaving students with unfinished degrees and crushing debt. You may qualify for 100% loan discharge through borrower defense or closed school discharge.
25+ locations closed nationwide
Thousands of students affected
2017-2023 (ongoing closures)
Accreditation problems, lawsuits
If your campus closed while you were enrolled or within 180 days of withdrawal
If the Art Institute misled you about job prospects, accreditation, or other deceptive practices
Former AI Graphic Design Student
"The Art Institute of Phoenix closed right before my graduation. I thought I was stuck with $35,000 in debt for nothing. They got my entire loan balance discharged through closed school discharge!"