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Cinta Aveda Institute

305 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA 94108

Active California school approval · CA-BBC-F0710BD09F9A034E

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Bright Cinta Aveda salon interior with rows of black styling chairs, mirrors, sinks, product shelves, and large windows.
Source
Program price
$20,910
Schedule
Day and evening options
Program length
1,000 hours36 weeks full-time-pattern or 56 weeks evening-pattern
Next start
Sep 1, 2026

Cosmetology program

Cinta Aveda Institute offers a 1,000-hour cosmetology program in San Francisco described as taking 36 weeks full-time-pattern or 56 weeks evening-pattern. Documented options include part-time schedules at 18 and 28.5 hours per week. The school describes a hybrid format combining theory with hands-on practical training. This is a private postsecondary program for applicants age 17 or older who meet the school's education-documentation requirement. This profile includes a program price of $20,910 and a next start date of Sep 1, 2026. Cinta Aveda Institute has active California school approval and federal aid for qualifying students.

Credential
diploma

Who this program is for

This is a private postsecondary program for applicants age 17 or older who meet the school's education-documentation requirement.

Education setting
Private career school
Who can enroll
Adult enrollment

Eligibility: Applicants must be at least 17 and provide a high school diploma, GED, qualifying transcript, or other documented equivalent.

Price details

$20,910

The school lists this as the total program price. Last checked Aug 22, 2026.

Tuition$16,765
Kit and supplies$3,545
Books$600
Program total$20,910

Schedule and start dates

Part-time daytime schedule (28.5 hours/week)

Three on-campus days and one remote day

Class time
9:00 AM–5:30 PM
Duration
36 weeks

Part-time evening schedule (18 hours/week)

Three evening on-campus sessions and remote instruction

Class time
5:30 PM–10:00 PM
Duration
56 weeks

Upcoming start dates

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Scholarships and payment options

Payment plan

Cinta Aveda Institute interest-free payment plan

Interest-free payment plan offered by Cinta Aveda Institute.

Last checked Aug 22, 2026

Veteran benefit

Veteran’s Assistance Grants

Eligibility: Eligibility is determined by the Veteran's Assistance grant program.

The school states that it participates in the Veteran's Assistance grant program.

View application details Last checked Aug 22, 2026

Scholarship

Beauty Schools Directory Scholarship

$2,500 Four awards listed; prospective students may apply quarterly.

Eligibility: Prospective students; essay required.

Deadline: Mar 31, 2026

The page lists this scholarship for cosmetology and barbering students.

Last checked Aug 22, 2026

License, accreditation, and financial aid

California school approval
ActiveCalifornia school approval CA-BBC-F0710BD09F9A034EAbout California school approval
Accreditation
Not confirmed
Federal aid
Available to qualifying studentsThe school states that it participates in Title IV federal student aid programs.

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