DPL Office of Private Occupational School Education

DPL Closed School Bulletins

American Career Institute (ACI) Closure

On January 9, 2013, the Massachusetts Division of Professional Licensure (DPL) was informed that American Career Institute (ACI) ceased operating in Massachusetts. DPL is continuing its investigation of the matter and is coordinating these efforts with other relevant state and federal agencies. Former ACI students seeking updates on the closure of the school and information regarding next steps should consult the bulletins posted below:

• Bulletin #7 - American Career Institute School Closure 
  (Posted April 18, 2013)
• Notice - ACI-Springfield Student Record Pickup 
  (Posted March 1, 2013)
• Bulletin #6 - American Career Institute School Closure 
  (Posted February 25, 2013)
• Bulletin #5 - American Career Institute School Closure 
  (Posted February 12, 2013)
• Bulletin #4 - American Career Institute School Closure 
  (Posted February 1, 2013)
• Bulletin #3 - American Career Institute School Closure 
  (Posted January 18, 2013)
• Bulletin #2 - American Career Institute School Closure 
  (Posted January 11, 2013)
• Bulletin #1 - American Career Institute School Closure 
  (Posted January 9, 2013)

Beginning February 4, 2013, DPL has held a series of information sessions around the state for students affected by the closure of ACI. Students that have been unable to attend an information session will find copies of the handouts distributed at each session posted below:

• DPL Approved Teach-Out Opportunities for American Career Institute (ACI) Students  (Updated 2/13/13)
• Information for Students Scheduled to Start Classes in 2013 
• Information on Teach-Out Opportunities 
• Information on Transferring to Other Institutions 
• Information on Externship Placement 
• Information on Externship Completion 
• Information on Program Completion & Final Certificates 
• Information and Tips on Resolving Financial Obligations 

Students wishing to obtain copies of any of their records that are currently available, including transcripts, enrollment agreements and ledger cards, should fill out the "Transcript and Documentation Release Authorization Form" posted below and return it, along with a self-addressed and stamped envelope, to the address provided on the form:

• Transcript and Documentation Release Authorization Form 

DESE Closed School Bulletins

These bulletins contain information on the status of schools that closed during oversight by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) through July 31, 2012.

• 2010 School Closures
• 2009 School Closures
• 2007 School Closures
• 2006 School Closures
• 2005 School Closures
• 2004 School Closures
• 2003 School Closures
• School Closures Prior to 2003

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