Program price
At least $21,100
Schedule
Full-time and part-time options
Program length
1,500 hours12–14 months full day; 18–19 months half day
Next start
Nov 9, 2026

About the program

Blue Cliff Career College’s 1,500-hour cosmetology program combines hair, skin and nail training with sanitation, client consultation and salon business skills. You begin with 250 hours of fundamentals, then develop practical skills through supervised salon-floor work. Daytime study uses a blended format, combining campus instruction with online learning.

What you get

You receive a 1,500 Clock Hour Diploma and transcript after completing the program requirements:

  • Finish the required 1,500 hours, coursework, exams and applicable CPR/First Aid training.
  • Maintain at least a 70% average on written and practical exams.
  • Meet financial obligations and complete the required exit interview and exams.

The diploma recognizes your school training. Alabama’s written and practical licensing exams are separate steps before working as a licensed cosmetologist.

Student outcomes

Completion rate

44%

2024 — cosmetology daytime

Daytime cosmetology cohort: 9 students.

How this result is measured

This is the daytime cohort, not all schedules or other programs.

Job placement

100%

2024 — cosmetology daytime

Daytime cosmetology placement cohort: 4 graduates.

How this result is measured

A small cohort of four graduates; this does not describe every student who enrolled.

Licensure rate

100%

2024 — cosmetology practical exam

Practical cosmetology examination: 11 candidates.

How this result is measured

Practical examination only, as of September 30, 2024; not a combined licensing pass rate.

Licensure rate

83%

2024 — cosmetology written exam

Written cosmetology examination: 13 candidates.

How this result is measured

Written examination only, as of September 30, 2024; not a combined licensing pass rate.

Schedules & start dates

Daytime blended study normally moves to Monday–Thursday campus classes and Friday online after the first 250 hours. Online days can change by intake. VA students use a separate in-person timetable.

Part-time daytime and evening options are also available; their meeting arrangements differ. Occasional Saturday clinics may be included. The upcoming starts are projected dates and may be postponed if a class does not have enough interest or capacity.

Study optionClass scheduleHours per weekUpcoming starts
Full-time
DaytimeOnline + campus

12–14 months

Class scheduleMon–Fri8:30 AM–2:30 PM

The first 250 hours cover fundamentals. Afterward, the usual arrangement is Monday–Thursday on campus and Friday online. Online days can change for an intake.

Weekly hours30 hours/weekUpcoming startsNot listed
Part-time
DaytimeOnline + campus

18–19 months

Class schedule

Meeting days and times vary by intake. Occasional Saturday clinics may be included.

Weekly hours20 hours/weekUpcoming startsNot listed
Evening
Evening

18–19 months

Class scheduleMon–Thu4:00 PM–9:00 PM

Evening attendance is a separate option. The weekly credited-hour total and whether this route includes online study are unconfirmed.

Weekly hoursNot listedUpcoming startsNot listed
VA Day
DaytimeOn campus
Class scheduleMon–Thu7:00 AM–2:30 PM

Separate in-person timetable for students using VA benefits; no weekly credited-hour total is inferred from the time span.

Weekly hoursNot listedUpcoming startsNot listed

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Cost & financial aid

Program price

At least $21,100

Minimum program cost before financial aid

The full-time program’s identified charges come to at least $21,100. This covers tuition, application and registration, lab fees, books and the required kit. The book bundle includes a laptop, e-book and licensing-exam preparation; it is not a separate laptop charge. Books, equipment and kits must be purchased from the school.

Budget separately for personal supplies and post-graduation licensing. Extra attendance beyond the hours made available, class transfers or retaking a module can add charges. The itemization below is a minimum, not an all-inclusive quote.

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What's included

1500 Hour Cosmetology Program Tuition
$16,500
Application FeeNot eligible for VA funding.
$25
Registration FeeNot eligible for VA funding.
$75
Lab Fee
$1,500
Book FeePivot Point Cosmetology Bundle, Licensure Exam Prep and E-book & Laptop.
$1,200
Kit Fee
$1,800

Federal financial aid

Available to qualifying students

Eligible students can apply for Pell Grants, limited FSEOG grant funding, Direct Subsidized or Unsubsidized Loans, and Parent PLUS Loans. Complete the FAFSA for federal aid consideration; loan awards and grant funding depend on eligibility. Loans require repayment.

The school also accepts approved payment plans, eligible VA funding, Adult Rehabilitation Services support and existing PACT prepaid tuition funds. PACT uses family funds already paid into the plan—it is not a new grant. Scholarships are offered only when opportunities become available; an award is not guaranteed.

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BCCC payment plan

Tuition can be paid under an approved payment plan; no interest-free term is established.

Scholarships when offered

Opportunities, terms and amounts are announced when available. No current award, amount or deadline is established.

VA education benefits

Qualified students may receive VA support. Application and registration fees are excluded from VA funding.

Adult Rehabilitation Services

State rehabilitation support may assist qualified applicants with a physician-verified physical or medical condition.

PACT prepaid tuition funds

Only families that have paid into PACT can draw on these prepaid tuition funds.

How to enroll

Entry requirements

Provide:

  • Proof of secondary-school completion: a high-school diploma, transcript or GED.
  • An unexpired government-issued photo ID and Social Security card.
  • A completed application with its essay questions, followed by a satisfactory interview or evaluation.

Age eligibility is part of the admissions assessment. VA applicants also provide records of all prior education and training.

Application steps

  1. Arrange an admissions interview with the director or a designated representative.
  2. Submit the application and essay, the $25 application fee, and the required identity and school-completion documents.
  3. Complete the enrollment agreement and financial arrangements. Enrollment is complete when the school has the required documents, signatures and approved financial agreement.
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School approval & accreditation

Alabama school or program approval
Approval number:
926273
Status:
Active
Accreditation
Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC)

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