Ventura, California

Lu Ross Academy

470 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura, CA 93001

Active California school approval · CA-BBC-7E72E5F19ABB6770

Lu Ross Academy building at 470 E. Thompson Boulevard in Ventura, with a colorful cosmetology mural on the facade and landscaping along the sidewalk.
Source
Program price
At least $21,500
Schedule
Full-time and part-time options
Program length
1,250 hours38 weeks full-time day or 58 weeks part-time evening
Next start
Not available

Cosmetology program

Lu Ross Academy offers a 1,250-hour cosmetology program in Ventura described as taking 38 weeks full-time day or 58 weeks part-time evening. Documented options include full-time study at 33 hours per week and part-time study at 21.5 hours per week. The school describes a hybrid format combining theory with hands-on practical training. Lu Ross Academy is a private career school for adult learners who meet its age and education requirements. This profile includes program pricing starting at $21,500. Lu Ross Academy has active California school approval and federal aid for qualifying students.

Credential
Diploma

Who this program is for

Lu Ross Academy is a private career school for adult learners who meet its age and education requirements.

Education setting
Private career school
Who can enroll
Adult enrollment

Eligibility: Applicants must be at least 18 and have a high school diploma, GED, or HiSET certificate.

Price details

At least $21,500

This minimum adds the itemized costs below. Last checked Aug 22, 2026.

Tuition$18,750
Kit and supplies$2,500
Registration fee$250
Minimum totalAt least $21,500

Schedule and start dates

Full-time daytime schedule (33 hours/week)

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Duration
38 weeks

Part-time evening schedule (21.5 hours/week)

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Duration
58 weeks

Next start date

Not available

Scholarships and payment options

Payment plan

In-House Financing

Eligibility: Students who do not apply for financial aid.

Flexible installment options carry no interest when payments are on time and paid in full by graduation.

Last checked Aug 22, 2026

Private financing

Private Financing

Eligibility: Students who do not qualify for federal student-aid programs.

Third-party loan options are listed for students who do not qualify for federal student-aid programs.

Last checked Aug 22, 2026

Scholarship

Lu Ross Scholarships

Last checked Aug 22, 2026

Veteran benefit

Veterans Educational Benefits

Eligibility: Eligible veterans.

The catalog lists approval for certificate programs including cosmetology.

Last checked Aug 22, 2026

Workforce funding

Workforce Investment Act

Eligibility: Adults and dislocated workers.

The catalog identifies Lu Ross Academy as a qualified training provider.

Last checked Aug 22, 2026

License, accreditation, and financial aid

California school approval
ActiveCalifornia school approval CA-BBC-7E72E5F19ABB6770About California school approval
Accreditation
Not confirmed
Federal aid
Available to qualifying studentsThe available school information confirms federal aid for qualifying students.

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