Answers to 7 questions ITT students may be having

ITT Technical Institute, the for-profit college chain with locations in Dayton, Columbus and Cincinnati, announced today it is closing its 130 sites nationwide.

“The actions of and sanctions from the U.S. Department of Education have forced us to cease operations,” ITT’s parent company, ITT Educational Services Inc., said. “We reached this decision only after having exhausted the exploration of alternatives, including transfer of the schools to a nonprofit or public institution.”

Here are five questions students may have answered by ITT:

How do I see my grades?

You may access your academic record via the Student Portal by clicking this link. Please use your student email and network password to login. We expect to have all grades for the June 2016 quarter updated by Friday, Sept. 9.

How do I obtain a copy of my official transcript?

You may request a copy of your official transcript via the Student Portal by clicking this link. Please use your student email and network password to login. Graduates may also request an official transcript via the Alumni website by clicking this link.

Will my credits transfer to another institution?

As always, the decision to accept transfer credits is up to the receiving institution. You may view a list of other schools that have entered into articulation agreements with the ITT Technical Institutes at www.itt-tech.edu/articulation. Additionally, we have compiled a list of schools in your area that offer similar programs of study, as well as some institutions offering similar programs online, which you may want to contact. See the following question for a list of schools.

Are there any schools in my area with similar programs of study?

Click here to download a list of schools in your area with programs of study similar to those offered by your school, as well as some institutions offering similar programs online.

When is the last day my campus will be open?

While your campus will be closing immediately at the end of the June quarter, we will continue to provide resources to assist you in obtaining your transcript and other records. Please check the Student Portal by clicking this link for updated information from us about the issues covered in this notice and other important matters. In the near term, you may also email StudentQuestions@itt-tech.edu with questions.

In the future, after the Student Portal is no longer accessible, how do I obtain a copy of my records?

After your campus has closed and the Student Portal is no longer accessible, you will be able to obtain your records and other key contact information at www.itt-tech.edu. This site will house links to request your transcript, education verification, and other information.

Will I have to repay my student loans?

It may be possible for you to discharge your federal student loans and not have to repay them under certain circumstances. For more information about this, please click here.

For additional information on student financial aid and other options available, please also see information provided by the U.S. Department of Education available by clicking here.

For additional information on GI Bill benefits, please contact the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Education Call Center at 1-888-442-4551 or visit the GI Bill website by clicking here.

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