Institutional Accrediting Agency:
The Art Institute Online is a division of The Art Institute of Pittsburgh, which is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS). ACICS is a national accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Address:
420 Boulevard of the Allies, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, US
Website:
http://www.aionline.edu/
Institution Type:
Private, Higher Education
Calendar Type:
4 Quarter start dates per year.
Credit-earning Options:
Tuition
- Per Credit Hour:$407
- Online lab fee (per course)$100
Admissions Fees
- Application Fee:$50
- Enrollment Fee:$100
Admissions Fees are paid one time as part of the initial application.
Delivery Format:
Courses are accessed on a computer using an Internet connection. Classes are asynchronus, which means that students don't have to attend class at a specific time. However, students must meet the required attendence and participation requirements.
Carnegie Classification:
Associate's College
Technical Requirements:
To access all courses, you must have a 56K or higher internet connection, a web browser, and a Pentium-class PC or G3 or higher Macintosh. Course-specific hardware/software requirements can be found in the online Course Catalog.
Geographic Restrictions:
US and Candian citizens only
On-Campus Requirement:
There are no on-campus requirements for The Art Institute Online.
Scholarships Offered:
Federal Pell Grant, Federal SEOG (Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant), Art Institute Scholarships, Other Scholarships, Vocational Rehabilitation, Veterans' Benefits, and Tax Benefits.
Loans Offered:
Financial aid is available for those who qualify. There are three types of aid you may be eligible for, including:
- Federal Aid
- Gift Aid (Grants, Scholarships, etc.)
- Private Loans
Registration Details:
Upon receipt of your application, we will contact you to discuss the enrollment process. Once we have received and processed your paperwork, we will establish a financial plan that enables you to attend classes once you have received final acceptance.