Oak Point University, located in Oak Brook, Illinois closed on April 19, 2024. Please see the closure announcement for more details. Oak Point University has been in operation in Illinois since 1914 and was institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Lewis University, as Oak Point’s primary teach-out partner, serves as steward of all current and past students’ academic records and will provide students with access to their transcripts and other records.
Students can request transcripts through Parchment up to May 2, 2024. Lewis University will fulfill transcript requests beginning May 3, 2024.
Diplomas may be ordered through Oak Point through April 19, 2024.
Oak Point University has authorized the National Student Clearinghouse to provide degree verification. The National Student Clearinghouse may be contacted at: www.studentclearinghouse.org or www.degreeverify.org.
Fax: 703.742.4239
Email: service@studentclearinghouse.org
Mail: National Student Clearinghouse; 2300 Dulles Station Boulevard, Suite 300; Herndon, VA 20171
Oak Point University has partnered with Lewis University to offer a teach-out transition plan. Please view the Academic Program Match site to learn more about how your program will transfer.
Forms are mailed to all eligible students by January 31annually. After April 19, 2024, 1098-T processing will be ensured by The Highland Group. If you are unable to locate your 1098-T and need further assistance, please contact oakpointhighlandgroup@gmail.com
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.gov or 217.782.7838.
Students can find their federal student loan information by accessing the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) at nsldsfap.ed.gov/login. You can access the site using your Federal Student Aid (FSA) User ID and qualifying personal identification information.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Visit 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 a pply to non-fede ral student loa ns. 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 studentaid.gov/borrower-defense for assistance.
Former students can find Closed College Information at www.isac.org/students/after-college/repaying-your-student-loans/closed-colleges-information or 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 to 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.