For information on obtaining records from closed schools, please go to Closed Schools and Students’ Records.
Status of Closed School Claims
NOTICE: If you are a former student of Allstate Institute of Technology in Chicopee, or the Computer Learning Center in Somerville or Lowell, who filed a claim for restitution and who is owed a refund that you have not yet received, the Division of Occupational Licensure has been attempting to reach you. Please contact us immediately at at Occupational.Schools@mass.gov.
Jodamax
“On March 31, 2020 Jodamax’s license to operate as a private occupational school expired. Former students seeking updates on the closure of the school or information regarding the student claims process should consult the bulletin posted below:”
- Bulletin #1 – Jodamax
(Posted January 5, 2021)
Boston Healthcare Institute
“On September 30, 2019 Boston Healthcare Institute’s license to operate as a private occupational school expired. Former students seeking updates on the closure of the school or information regarding the student claims process should consult the bulletin posted below:”
- Bulletin #1 – Boston Healthcare Institute
(Posted January 5, 2021)
Northeastern Institute of Cannabis
The Center for Digital Arts
On June 30, 2017, The Center for Digital Arts closed. Former students seeking updates on the closure of the school or information regarding the student claims process should consult the bulletin posted below:
- Bulletin #1 – The Center for Digital Arts
(Posted July 13, 2017)
Oceanview Dog Grooming School
“On June 22, 2017, the Division of Occupational Licensure revoked Oceanview Dog Grooming School’s license to operate as a private occupational school. As a result of the revocation, Oceanview may not offer its dog grooming training program to students at either its location in Revere, or at its unapproved training location at La Chic Pet Grooming in Charlestown, Massachusetts. The Division of Occupational Licensure (DOL) will be administering a claims process for eligible students affected by the revocation. Former students seeking updates on the revocation, or information regarding the student claims process should consult the bulletin posted below”
- Bulletin #1 – Oceanview Dog Grooming School
(Posted July 11, 2017)
PEAK Medical Academy
On June 3, 2016, PEAK Medical Academy’s license to operate as a private occupational school expired. Former students seeking updates on the closure of the school or information regarding the student claims process should consult the bulletin posted below:
- Bulletin #1 – PEAK Medical Academy
(Posted June 15, 2016)
Hands on Technology Transfer, Inc.
On May 19, 2016, Hands on Technology Transfer, Inc.'s (HOTT) license to offer occupational training programs/courses directly to consumers expired. As such, HOTT is no longer eligible to offer courses or programs directly to consumers. Former students seeking updates on the closure of the school or information regarding the student claims process should consult the bulletin posted below:
- Bulletin #1 – Hands on Technology Transfer, Inc.
(Posted May 20, 2016)
Training Resources of America, Inc.
On May 1, 2016, Training Resources of America, Inc., relinquished its occupational school license. Former students seeking updates on this action by the school or information regarding the student claims process should consult the bulletin posted below:
- Bulletin #1 - Training Resources of America, Inc.
(Posted May 11, 2016)
Hemingway English Institute
On March 21, 2016, Hemingway English Institute’s license expired. Former students seeking updates on the closure of the school or information regarding the student claims process should consult the bulletin posted below:
- Bulletin #1 - Hemingway English Institute
(Posted March 22, 2016)
Page School of Electrical Technology
On December 19, 2015, Page School of Electrical Technology closed. Former students seeking updates on the closure of the school or information regarding the student claims process should consult the bulletin posted below:
- Bulletin #1 - Page School of Electrical Technology
(Posted January 6, 2016)
Bartime Bartending School
On October 21, 2015, Bartime Bartending School's license expired. Former students seeking updates on the closure of the school or information regarding the student claims process should consult the bulletin posted below:
- Bulletin #1 - Bartime Bartending School
(Posted October 21, 2015)
Steam Engineering Institute
In or about April 2015, the Steam Engineering Institute school closed. Former students seeking updates on the closure of the school or information regarding the student claims process should consult the bulletin posted below:
- Bulletin #1 - Steam Engineering Institute
(Posted October 13, 2015)
Teleosis Homeopathic Collaborative School
On August 1, 2015, the Teleosis Homeopathic Collaborative school closed. Former students seeking updates on the closure of the school or information regarding the student claims process should consult the bulletin posted below:
- Bulletin #1 - Teleosis Homeopathic Collaborative School
(Posted September 1, 2015)
One Life at a Time School
On February 25, 2015, the One Life at a Time school closed. Former students seeking updates on the closure of the school or information regarding the student claims process should consult the bulletin posted below:
- Bulletin #1 - One Life at a Time School
(Posted March 3, 2015)
Bastien Academy
On January 23, 2015, the occupational school license for Bastien Academy, located in Fall River, expired. As a result, the school is no longer eligible to offer programs or courses in Massachusetts. Former students seeking updates on the closure of the school or information regarding the student claims process should consult the bulletin posted below:
- Bulletin #1 - Bastien Academy
(Posted January 30, 2015)
Portfolio Center
The Portfolio Center located in Waltham, closed on December 31, 2014. Former students seeking updates on the closure of the school or information regarding the student claims process should consult the bulletin posted below:
- Bulletin #1 - Portfolio Center
(Posted January 2, 2015)
Massachusetts Academy of Canine Cosmetology
The Massachusetts Academy of Canine Cosmetology located in Newburyport, closed on December 31, 2014. Former students seeking updates on the closure of the school or information regarding the student claims process should consult the bulletin posted below:
- Bulletin #1 - Massachusetts Academy of Canine Cosmetology
(Posted January 2, 2015)
Central Mass School of Massage and Therapy
The Central Mass School of Massage and Therapy located in Spencer, closed on December 24, 2014. Former students seeking updates on the closure of the school or information regarding the student claims process should consult the bulletin posted below:
- Bulletin #1 - Central Mass School of Massage Therapy
(Posted December 29, 2014)
Sullivan and Cogliano Training Center
Sullivan and Cogliano Training Center located in Brockton, closed on December 17, 2014. Former students seeking updates on the closure of the school or information regarding the student claims process should consult the bulletin posted below:
- Bulletin #1 - Sullivan and Cogliano Training Center
(Posted December 18, 2014)
MOC Learning Center
The MOC Learning Center located in Fitchburg, closed on July 1, 2014. Former students seeking updates on the closure of the school or information regarding the student claims process should consult the bulletin posted below:
- Bulletin #1 - MOC Learning Center
(Posted November 10, 2014)
New England Casino Dealer Academy
The New England Casino Dealer Academy located in North Attleboro, closed on September 5, 2014. Former students seeking updates on the closure of the school or information regarding the student claims process should consult the bulletin posted below:
- Bulletin #1 - New England Casino Dealer Academy
(Posted September 17, 2014)
Alexander Technique School New England
The Alexander Technique School New England located in Amherst closed on July 24, 2014. Former students seeking updates on the closure of the school or information regarding the student claims process should consult the bulletin posted below:
- Bulletin #1 - Alexander Technique School New England
(Posted August 4, 2014)
Pinnacle Career Center
The Pinnacle Career Center located in Canton closed on June 30, 2014. Former students seeking updates on the closure of the school or information regarding the student claims process should consult the bulletin posted below:
- Bulletin #1 - Pinnacle Career Center
(Posted July 18, 2014)
Everest Institutes in Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Division of Occupational Licensure (DOL) has been informed that the Everest Institute in Massachusetts (Everest), with locations at both Brighton and Chelsea, will be closing. DOL continues to monitor this situation and remains in contact with representatives of Everest as well as the United States Department of Education. Current and former students of Everest should consult the bulletin posted below for information about the 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)
Must Love Dogs
The Must Love Dogs School of Athol closed on June 2, 2014. Former students seeking updates on the closure of the school or information regarding the student claims process should consult the bulletin posted below:
- Bulletin #1 - Must Love Dogs
(Posted June 24, 2014)
Acusage Academy
Acusage Academy of Oxford closed on May 27, 2014, 2014. Former students seeking updates on the closure of the school or information regarding the student claims process should consult the bulletin posted below:
- Bulletin #1 - Acusage Academy
(Posted June 24, 2014)
New Horizons Computer Learning Center of Boston, LLC
The New Horizons Computer Learning Center of Boston, LLC's license to operate expired on May 12, 2014. Former students seeking updates on the closure of the school or information regarding the student claims process should consult the bulletin posted below:
- Bulletin #1 - New Horizons Computer Learning Center of Boston, LLC
(Posted May 22, 2014)
Skills Career Education Center
The Skills Career Education Center closed on March 31, 2014. Former students seeking updates on the closure of the school or information regarding the student claims process should consult the bulletin posted below:
- Bulletin #1 - Skills Career Education Center
(Posted April 28, 2014)
South Coast Center for Professional Development
The South Coast Center for Professional Development closed on March 24, 2014. Former students seeking updates on the closure of the school or information regarding the student claims process should consult bulletin posted below:
- Bulletin #1 - South Coast Center for Professional Development
(Posted April 9, 2014)
Horizon Learning Connection
Horizon Learning Connection closed on February 20, 2014. Former students seeking updates on the closure of the school or information regarding the student claims process should consult bulletin posted below:
- Bulletin #1 - Horizon Learning Connection
(Posted March 18, 2014)
Easter Seals Massachusetts
Easter Seals Massachusetts closed on February 4, 2014. Former students seeking updates on the closure of the school or information regarding the student claims process should consult bulletin posted below:
- Bulletin #1 - Easter Seals Massachusetts
(Posted March 18, 2014)
Kaplan Career Institute - Charlestown
Kaplan Career Institute - Charlestown closed on December 15, 2013. Former students seeking updates on the closure of the school or information regarding the student claims process should consult bulletin posted below:
- Bulletin #1 - Kaplan Career Institute - Charlestown
(Posted March 18, 2014)
Massachusetts School of Pet Grooming
The Massachusetts School of Pet Grooming closed on December 12, 2013. Former students seeking updates on the closure of the school or information regarding the student claims process should consult bulletin posted below:
- Bulletin #1 - Massachusetts School of Pet Grooming
(Posted January 9, 2014)
Old Colony Trade and Technical School Closure
The Old Colony Trade and Technical School (Old Colony) ceased operating on June 3, 2013. Former Old Colony students seeking updates on the closure of the school or information regarding the student claims process should consult the documents posted below:
- Bulletin #1 - Old Colony Trade and Technical School
(Posted October 2, 2013) - Old Colony Checklist and Claim Form
(Posted October 2, 2013)
Massachusetts Career Development Institute (MCDI) Closure
The Massachusetts Career Development Institute (MCDI) ceased operating on July 18, 2013. Former MCDI students seeking updates on the closure of the school or information regarding next steps, should consult the bulletin posted below:
- Bulletin #1 - Massachusetts Career Development Institute Closure
(Posted August 23, 2013)
American Career Institute (ACI) Closure
On January 9, 2013, the Massachusetts Division of Occupational Licensure (DOL) was informed that American Career Institute (ACI) ceased operating in Massachusetts. DOL 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:
NOTICE: American Career Institute (ACI) Student Claim Form
Former students of the American Career Institute (ACI) seeking to file a claim with DOL may access the claim form through the following link: ACI Claim Checklist and Claim Form. For more information on the claims process, please consult the documents titled "Bulletin #8 - American Career Institute School Closure" or the "Frequently Asked Questions - American Career Institute (ACI) Student Claims Process" posted below.
- Bulletin #10 - American Career Institute School Closure
(Posted January 14, 2014) - Bulletin #9 - American Career Institute School Closure
(Posted October 18, 2013) - Frequently Asked Questions - American Career Institute (ACI) Student Claims Process
(Posted September 5, 2013) - Bulletin #8 - American Career Institute School Closure
(Posted August 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 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, DOL 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:
- 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
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.