In Fall 2020, Coyne College, located in Chicago, Illinois, officially announced a closing date of March 2022, after successfully teaching out its programs. Please see the closure letter for more details.
The College was institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges. For accreditation questions, please contact ACCSC at 703.247.4212.
To request a transcript for an Associate’s degree or higher, please complete the transcript request form . Requests sent without a self-addressed STAMPED envelope will not be processed.
For all certificate programs, please follow these directions: https://www.ibhe.org/pdf/ClosedSchoolList.pdf – Scroll down to the bottom of the page.
Diploma can be requested until June 1, 2022 by contacting 773-577-8053 or emailing studentaccounts@coynecollege.edu.
Forms are mailed to all eligible students by January 31 annually.
VA Benefits: GI Bill students may contact the VA’s Education Call Center at 1-888-442-4551 (Mon-Fri, 7 am-6 pm CT). The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs may be able to assist you with veteran benefits questions. If you require additional assistance, please reach out to Dan Wellman at DAN.WELLMAN@illinois.govor 217.782.7838.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Visit https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/closed-school to evaluate the eligibility requirements for discharge of Federal Direct Loans, Federal Family Education Loans (FFEL) Program loans, or Federal Perkins Loans. This information does not apply to non-federal student loans. For those loans, please contact lenders directly for options and to understand repayment obligations.
Students who attended a school who believe they were defrauded or that their school otherwise violated applicable state law may be eligible for discharge (loan forgiveness). Please visit https://studentaid.gov/borrower-defense for assistance.
Former students can find Closed College Information at https://www.isac.org/students/after-college/repaying-your-student-loans/closed-colleges-information.html or https://www.isac.org
The Illinois Attorney General’s office created the Student Loan Helpline (1-800-455-2456; TTY: 1-800-964-3013) to provide student borrowers with free resources about repayment options and information on avoiding default. Here is the link: https://www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/File-A-Complaint.
Employees with questions or complaints regarding their employment rights may contact the Illinois Attorney General’s Workplace Rights Bureau (hotline 844-740-5076).
General Questions for the Illinois Board of Higher Education: Please email info@ibhe.org.
Illinois Board of Higher Education
March 28 2022
Updated April 2024