Hussian College Closure
Updated 08/14/2023
The Pennsylvania Department of Education has received notice that Hussian College has determined it can no longer operate and is closing. The following information is provided to assist students with plans for continuing their education.
The college is in the process of determining a list of partner institutions and is working with a consultant to provide this information to all affected students.
Students enrolled in BFA programs are encouraged to connect with the following institutions to discuss pathways for program completion:
Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts
admissions@pafa.edu | 215-972-7625
Pennsylvania College of Art and Design
admissions@pcad.edu | 800-689-0379
University of the Arts
admissions@uarts.edu | 215-717-6049
Students enrolled in Game Design/Programming programs are encouraged to connect with the following institutions to discuss pathways for program completion:
Montgomery County Community College
Dr. Kimberly Murphy, Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs
kmurphy@mc3.edu | 215-461-1135
Pennsylvania College of Art and Design
admissions@pcad.edu | 800-689-0379
Hussian College students are recommended to visit the student portal and download any information pertinent to their future education, including unofficial transcripts, financial ledger cards, syllabi, and student handbooks.
The United States Department of Education (USDOE) has provided a fact sheet (PDF) and offers opportunities for students to apply for a closed school loan discharge. Additional information is available at Has Your School Closed? Here’s What to Do. Other resources are available on the Closed School Discharge page and the Borrower Defense Loan Discharge webpage.
Official transcripts can be ordered from Parchment.
Students who have received Veteran Benefits should visit the Department of Veterans Affairs website at Restoration of Benefits After School Closure.
PDE will continue to update this information as more details become available. Please contact ra-highereducation@pa.gov with any questions pertaining to this closure.
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