The Division of Occupational Licensure (DOL) is trying to reach former students of Allstate Institute of Technology in Chicopee, or the Computer Learning Center in Somerville or Lowell, who filed a claim and have not received a refund. Please contact us immediately at Occupational.Schools@mass.gov.
Recent school closures
Recent occupational school closures will be published here as they are received.
A-F school names
Acusage Academy
On May 27, 2014, Acusage Academy of Oxford closed. Read the bulletin for information on the school closure and student claims process.
- Bulletin #1 - Acusage Academy
(Posted June 24, 2014)
Alexander Technique School New England
On July 24, 2014, the Alexander Technique School New England in Amherst closed. Read the bulletin for information on the school closure and student claims process.
- Bulletin #1 - Alexander Technique School New England
(Posted Aug. 4, 2014)
American Career Institute (ACI)
On Jan. 9, 2013, the American Career Institute (ACI) ceased operating in Massachusetts. Read the bulletins for information on the school closure and student claims process.
NOTICE: American Career Institute (ACI) Student Claim Form
Former students should fill out the ACI Claim Checklist and Claim Form to file a claim with DOL. For more information on the claims process, read "Bulletin #8 - American Career Institute School Closure" or the "Frequently Asked Questions - American Career Institute (ACI) Student Claims Process."
- Bulletin #10 - American Career Institute School Closure
(Posted Jan. 14, 2014) - Bulletin #9 - American Career Institute School Closure
(Posted Oct. 18, 2013) - Frequently Asked Questions - American Career Institute (ACI) Student Claims Process
(Posted Sept. 5, 2013) - Bulletin #8 - American Career Institute School Closure
(Posted Aug. 9, 2013) - 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 Feb. 25, 2013) - Bulletin #5 - American Career Institute School Closure
(Posted Feb. 12, 2013) - Bulletin #4 - American Career Institute School Closure
(Posted Feb. 1, 2013) - Bulletin #3 - American Career Institute School Closure
(Posted Jan. 18, 2013) - Bulletin #2 - American Career Institute School Closure
(Posted Jan. 11, 2013) - Bulletin #1 - American Career Institute School Closure
(Posted Jan. 9, 2013)
Beginning Feb. 4, 2013, DOL held information sessions around the state for students affected by the ACI closure. Read the handouts distributed at each information session.
- DOL 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
Bartime Bartending School
On Oct. 21, 2015, Bartime Bartending School's license expired. Read the bulletin for information on the school closure and student claims process.
- Bulletin #1 - Bartime Bartending School
(Posted Oct. 21, 2015)
Bastien Academy
On Jan. 23, 2015, Bastien Academy's license expired. Read the bulletin for information on the school closure and student claims process.
- Bulletin #1 - Bastien Academy
(Posted Jan. 30, 2015)
Boston Healthcare Institute
On Sept. 30, 2019, Boston Healthcare Institute’s license expired. Read the bulletin for information on the school closure and student claims process.
- Bulletin #1 – Boston Healthcare Institute
(Posted Jan. 5, 2021)
The Center for Digital Arts
On June 30, 2017, the Center for Digital Arts closed. Read the bulletin for information on the school closure and student claims process.
- Bulletin #1 – The Center for Digital Arts
(Posted July 13, 2017)
Central Mass School of Massage and Therapy
On Dec. 24, 2014, the Central Mass School of Massage and Therapy in Spencer closed. Read the bulletin for information on the school closure and student claims process.
- Bulletin #1 - Central Mass School of Massage Therapy
(Posted Dec. 29, 2014)
Easter Seals Massachusetts
On Feb. 4, 2014, Easter Seals Massachusetts closed. Read the bulletin for information on the school closure and student claims process.
- Bulletin #1 - Easter Seals Massachusetts
(Posted March 18, 2014)
Everest Institutes in Massachusetts
DOL has been notified that the Everest Institute in Massachusetts (Everest), with locations in Brighton and Chelsea, will be closing. DOL is in contact with Everest representatives and the U.S. Department of Education. Read the bulletins for information about the school closure.
- Bulletin #1 - Everest Institutes in Massachusetts
(Posted July 18, 2014) - Bulletin #2 - Everest Institutes in Massachusetts
(Posted June 24, 2015) - Bulletin #3 - Everest Institutes in Massachusetts
(Posted July 6, 2015)
G-L school names
Hands on Technology Transfer, Inc.
On May 19, 2016, Hands on Technology Transfer, Inc.'s (HOTT) license expired. Read the bulletin for information on the school closure and student claims process.
- Bulletin #1 – Hands on Technology Transfer, Inc.
(Posted May 20, 2016)
Hemingway English Institute
On March 21, 2016, Hemingway English Institute’s license expired. Read the bulletin for information on the school closure and student claims process.
- Bulletin #1 - Hemingway English Institute
(Posted March 22, 2016)
Horizon Learning Connection
On Feb. 20, 2014, Horizon Learning Connection closed. Read the bulletin for information on the school closure and student claims process.
- Bulletin #1 - Horizon Learning Connection
(Posted March 18, 2014)
Jodamax
On March 31, 2020, Jodamax’s license expired. Read the bulletin for information on the school closure and student claims process.
- Bulletin #1 – Jodamax
(Posted Jan. 5, 2021)
Kaplan Career Institute - Charlestown
On Dec. 15, 2013, Kaplan Career Institute - Charlestown closed. Read the bulletin for information on the school closure and student claims process.
- Bulletin #1 - Kaplan Career Institute - Charlestown
(Posted March 18, 2014)
M-N school names
Massachusetts Academy of Canine Cosmetology
On Dec. 31, 2014, the Massachusetts Academy of Canine Cosmetology in Newburyport closed. Read the bulletin for information on the school closure and student claims process.
- Bulletin #1 - Massachusetts Academy of Canine Cosmetology
(Posted Jan. 2, 2015)
Massachusetts Career Development Institute (MCDI)
On July 18, 2013, the Massachusetts Career Development Institute (MCDI) closed. Read the bulletin for information on the school closure and student claims process.
- Bulletin #1 - Massachusetts Career Development Institute Closure
(Posted Aug. 23, 2013)
Massachusetts School of Pet Grooming
On Dec. 12, 2013, the Massachusetts School of Pet Grooming closed. Read the bulletin for information on the school closure and student claims process.
- Bulletin #1 - Massachusetts School of Pet Grooming
(Posted Jan. 9, 2014)
MOC Learning Center
On July 1, 2014, MOC Learning Center in Fitchburg closed. Read the bulletin for information on the school closure and student claims process.
- Bulletin #1 - MOC Learning Center
(Posted Nov. 10, 2014)
Must Love Dogs
On June 2, 2014, the Must Love Dogs School of Athol closed. Read the bulletin for information on the school closure and student claims process.
- Bulletin #1 - Must Love Dogs
(Posted June 24, 2014)
New England Casino Dealer Academy
On Sept. 5, 2014, the New England Casino Dealer Academy in North Attleboro closed. Read the bulletin for information on the school closure and student claims process.
- Bulletin #1 - New England Casino Dealer Academy
(Posted Sept. 17, 2014)
New Horizons Computer Learning Center of Boston, LLC
On May 12, 2014, New Horizons Computer Learning Center of Boston, LLC's license expired. Read the bulletin for information on the school closure and student claims process.
- Bulletin #1 - New Horizons Computer Learning Center of Boston, LLC
(Posted May 22, 2014)
Northeastern Institute of Cannabis
O-R school names
Oceanview Dog Grooming School
On June 22, 2017, DOL revoked Oceanview Dog Grooming School’s license. Read the bulletin for information on the revocation and student claims process.
- Bulletin #1 – Oceanview Dog Grooming School
(Posted July 11, 2017)
Old Colony Trade and Technical School
On June 3, 2013, the Old Colony Trade and Technical School (Old Colony) closed. Read the bulletin and checklist for information on the school closure and student claims process.
- Bulletin #1 - Old Colony Trade and Technical School
(Posted Oct. 2, 2013) - Old Colony Checklist and Claim Form
(Posted Oct. 2, 2013)
One Life at a Time School
On Feb. 25, 2015, the One Life at a Time school closed. Read the bulletin for information on the school closure and student claims process.
- Bulletin #1 - One Life at a Time School
(Posted March 3, 2015)
Page School of Electrical Technology
On Dec. 19, 2015, Page School of Electrical Technology closed. Read the bulletin for information on the school closure and student claims process.
- Bulletin #1 - Page School of Electrical Technology
(Posted Jan. 6, 2016)
PEAK Medical Academy
On June 3, 2016, PEAK Medical Academy’s license expired. Read the bulletin for information on the school closure and student claims process.
- Bulletin #1 – PEAK Medical Academy
(Posted June 15, 2016)
Pinnacle Career Center
On June 30, 3014, the Pinnacle Career Center in Canton closed. Read the bulletin for information on the school closure and student claims process.
- Bulletin #1 - Pinnacle Career Center
(Posted July 18, 2014)
Portfolio Center
On Dec. 31, 2014, the Portfolio Center in Waltham closed. Read the bulletin for information on the school closure and student claims process.
- Bulletin #1 - Portfolio Center
(Posted Jan. 2, 2015)
S-Z school names
Skills Career Education Center
On March 31, 2014, the Skills Career Education Center closed. Read the bulletin for information on the school closure and student claims process.
- Bulletin #1 - Skills Career Education Center
(Posted April 28, 2014)
South Coast Center for Professional Development
On March 24, 2014, the South Coast Center for Professional Development closed. Read the bulletin for information on the school closure and student claims process.
- Bulletin #1 - South Coast Center for Professional Development
(Posted April 9, 2014)
Steam Engineering Institute
In or about April 2015, the Steam Engineering Institute closed. Read the bulletin for information on the school closure and student claims process.
- Bulletin #1 - Steam Engineering Institute
(Posted Oct. 13, 2015)
Sullivan and Cogliano Training Center
On Dec. 17, 2014, Sullivan and Cogliano Training Center in Brockton closed. Read the bulletin for information on the school closure and student claims process.
- Bulletin #1 - Sullivan and Cogliano Training Center
(Posted Dec. 18, 2014)
Teleosis Homeopathic Collaborative School
On Aug. 1, 2015, the Teleosis Homeopathic Collaborative school closed. Read the bulletin for information on the school closure and student claims process.
- Bulletin #1 - Teleosis Homeopathic Collaborative School
(Posted Sept. 1, 2015)
Training Resources of America, Inc.
On May 1, 2016, Training Resources of America, Inc., gave up its license. Read the bulletin for information on the school closure and student claims process.
- Bulletin #1 - Training Resources of America, Inc.
(Posted May 11, 2016)
DESE closed school bulletins
These bulletins have information on the status of schools that closed during oversight by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) through July 31, 2012.