Albertville, Alabama
New Beginning College of Cosmetology offers a 1,500-hour cosmetology program in Albertville. Classroom instruction and supervised practice cover hair, skin and nails. Training progresses through three levels:
You receive a certificate after completing the required classes, curriculum and 1,500 training hours, maintaining at least a 70% academic average, meeting financial obligations, and completing exit counseling if applicable.
The training prepares you for the state cosmetology examinations; the certificate itself is not a professional license. Job-placement assistance is available at no additional cost, but employment is not guaranteed.
The 12-month day program includes a 30-minute lunch break each day. The school specifies 32 class hours per week; lunch is not counted as training time.
| Study option | Class schedule | Hours per week | Upcoming starts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time 12 months | Tue–Fri8:00 AM–4:30 PM | 32 hours/week |
$20,953.32
Approximate total program cost before financial aid
The quoted $20,953.32 program cost includes tuition, registration, the kit, books and sales tax. Budget separately for basic first-day classroom supplies and state licensing costs. If you need training hours beyond your contracted end date, the additional charge is $12 per hour.
Available to qualifying students
Use FAFSA school code 041872 to apply for federal aid. Eligible students may receive Pell Grants or federal Direct Loans, including parent PLUS loans where applicable. Loans must be repaid.
The school also describes qualifying third-party financing through TFC and names Beauty Changes Lives as an external scholarship resource. These options have their own eligibility conditions; financing is separate from federal aid.
Eligibility: Subject to qualification and credit score.
The catalogue identifies TFC financing for qualifying students. The finance page describes third-party interest rates starting at 9%, depending on credit score; this is not a guaranteed rate or federal aid.
View application detailsEligibility: Set by the external scholarship provider.
Beauty Changes Lives is an external scholarship resource, not a guaranteed school-funded award. Eligibility, award amounts and application dates vary by scholarship.
View application detailsYou need a high school diploma or GED, a Social Security card and a valid driver’s license. Foreign high school credentials require an English translation and an outside evaluation of U.S. equivalence. All instruction is in English.
Transfer applicants may have up to 80% of their training hours accepted; transcripts of hours and grades are required before the start date.