DEAC works with institutions that are closing to assure information is available to students regarding their options to complete their program of study. Each institution listed below provided DEAC with a Teach Out plan for review and approval. Students enrolled at these institutions completed their programs of study in accordance with the provisions of each approved teach out plan. For more information, please contact the DEAC office at (202) 234-5100.
CLOSURES IN 2021
AMERICAN SENTINEL UNIVERSITY
Denver, Colorado
Date of closure: March 15, 2021
CLOSURES IN 2020
MCKINLEY COLLEGE (A DIVISION OF WESTON DISTANCE LEARNING)
Fort Collins, Colorado
Date of closure: August 20, 2020
CLOSURES IN 2019
ART INSTRUCTION SCHOOL
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Date of closure: July 15, 2019
UNIVERSITY OF PHILOSOPHICAL RESEARCH
Los Angeles, California
Date of closure: June 16, 2019
Additional information pertaining to the University of Philosophical Research is available by visiting the Voluntary Withdrawal of Accreditation page.
CLOSURES IN 2018
CALIFORNIA NATIONAL UNIVERSITY FOR ADVANCED STUDIES
Torrance, California
Date of closure: June 20, 2018
CLOSURES IN 2016
ALLIED AMERICAN UNIVERSITY
Laguna Hills, California
Date of closure: December 31, 2016
ALLIED NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Laguna Hills, California
Date of closure: December 31, 2016
ELLIS UNIVERSITY
Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois
Date of closure: October 30, 2016
Additional information pertaining to Ellis University is available by visiting the Voluntary Withdrawal of Accreditation page.
NORTHWEST INSTITUTE OF LITERARY ARTS
Langley, Washington
Date of closure: August 15, 2016
HUMANITIES AND SCIENCES ACADEMY
Chicago, Illinois
Date of closure: June 4, 2016
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION’S CLOSED SCHOOL GUIDE FOR STUDENTS
The U.S. Department of Education offers a guide to help students identify the options available to continue their education. This guide includes information on finding a teach-out or transfer program, financing, federal aid, academic records, and tuition recovery (if applicable to your state). The U.S. Department of Education, Accrediting Bodies, State Licensing Agencies, and Guarantee Agencies may assist students with various aspects of the process.
