Hoover, Alabama
Winonah School of Cosmetology offers 1,500 hours of cosmetology training, covering hair styling, cutting and coloring, chemical texture services, skin and makeup, and nail care. Choose campus-based or hybrid study, with daytime and evening routes. Both combine theory with practical skills and supervised student salon work.
You receive a Certificate after meeting the program and contract requirements:
The certificate recognizes completion of school training. You must separately pass Alabama’s written and practical examinations and meet the licensing requirements before practicing as a licensed cosmetologist.
2024 — institution-wide
School-wide result; no separate cosmetology completion breakdown.
Graduates divided by enrolled students. This is not a cosmetology-only result.
2024 — institution-wide
School-wide eligible graduates; no separate cosmetology placement breakdown.
Employment in the training field or a related field. Excludes graduates unavailable because of continuing education, health, military service or incarceration.
2024 — cosmetology, day and night
Daytime and evening cosmetology programs.
This licensing-exam outcome does not mean that completing school automatically grants a license.
The days and times in the table show on-campus attendance. For hybrid study, the weekly total also includes online learning:
Online work uses CIMA outside scheduled campus sessions. Practical work and exams take place on campus, with an on-campus assessment at least monthly for distance learning. New classes follow an open monthly enrollment pattern, starting on the first Tuesday.
| Study option | Class schedule | Hours per week | Upcoming starts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time Approximately 40 weeks | Tue–Sat8:00 AM–4:00 PM The daytime timetable includes an unpaid 30-minute lunch; 37.5 is the stated instructional weekly total. | 37.5 hours/week | Not listed |
| Part-time Approximately 63 weeks | Mon–Thu4:00 PM–10:00 PM The school calls this its full-time night route; it meets for 24 hours per week. | 24 hours/week | Not listed |
| Full-time Approximately 40 weeks | Tue, Fri, Sat8:00 AM–4:00 PM Days and times show campus attendance. Up to 15 of the 37.5 weekly study hours may be completed online through CIMA outside campus sessions. | 37.5 hours/week | Not listed |
| Part-time Approximately 63 weeks | Mon, Thu4:00 PM–10:00 PM Days and times show campus attendance. Up to 12 of the 24 weekly study hours may be completed online through CIMA outside campus sessions. The school calls this its full-time night route. | 24 hours/week | Not listed |
Price unavailable
Daytime tuition is $16,150; evening tuition is $16,750. These are alternative routes, not two charges to add together. The same tuition applies to campus and hybrid study within each route.
Additional costs include:
State examination and license fees are separate. Your full cost depends on your route and supplies, so the amounts below are not an all-in program quote.
School kit packageNot included in the program totalA complete kit, books and tools are required, but the kit may be purchased from other suppliers instead of the school.$2,800
Available to qualifying students
Eligible cosmetology students can apply for Pell Grants, Direct Subsidized or Unsubsidized Loans, and Parent PLUS Loans. Submit the FAFSA using school code 042735. Loans require repayment; grants and loans are different types of aid.
The school offers monthly interest-free payment plans during training. Longer terms carry interest, and late-payment fees can apply. GI Bill and REHAB funding are separate options for eligible students; some fees, books, and kit costs may not be covered.
Eligibility: Available when a payment-plan agreement is arranged.
Monthly interest-free payments are available during training. Longer periods carry interest. Payments are due on the first, delinquent after the fifth, with a $10 daily late fee.
Eligibility: Veterans and certain related individuals may qualify.
GI Bill educational benefits may be used by eligible veterans or family members. Some fees, kit and book costs may not be covered.
The school accepts REHAB-funded students. Provider coverage can exclude application fees, kit, books and other charges; no award amount or universal eligibility is promised.
Provide:
The school does not accept ability-to-benefit applicants. Hybrid students also need high-speed internet, a computer with a camera and microphone, and a mannequin stand or tripod.