HOUSTON – Due to the closure of ITT campuses nationwide last week, Houston area community colleges are reaching out to assist displaced ITT students.

Both Lone Star College and San Jacinto College have designated advisors to help former ITT students with financial aid, credit transfers, credit by exams and more.

ITT Technical Institute ceased academic operations at its campuses on Tuesday after the U.S. Department of Education yanked its ability last month to use federal financial aid for its students.

According to a news release from ITT Educational Services, the company eliminated the positions of the majority of its 8,000 employees. The remaining staff will focus on helping students with their records and future educational options.

The company on Tuesday sent a letter to students from U.S. Education Secretary John B. King Jr., confirming the closing of campuses and its commitment to helping students in their next steps. ITT also encouraged former students to continue their education.

In the company’s statement, ITT estimated tens of thousands of students were displaced due to the sudden closure of its campuses. There are two ITT campuses in Houston, and the number of students who were affected is unknown.

Lone Star College provides high-quality academic transfer and workforce education/career training programs to more than 83,000 credit students each semester and a total enrollment of 95,000 students. LSC is the largest institution of higher education in the Houston area, which consists of six colleges, eight centers, two university centers, Lone Star Corporate College and LSC-Online.

LSC advisors can be reached by email at ITThelp@LoneStar.edu or by calling 281-362-7827. ITT students may also view a list of Lone Star College’s current Programs of Study here.

San Jacinto College is an Achieving the Dream Leader College with a diverse student body of 30,000 credit students. SJC offers 186 degree and certificate programs in addition to 46 technical programs. The college emphasizes a strong support system of advisors to assist students in their college and career planning.

Interested students can visit sanjac.edu/itt-tech-transfer for information, or call 281-998-6150 to speak with an advisor or educational planner.