Simi Valley, California

Simi Institute School of Cosmetology

3340 East Los Angeles Avenue, Simi Valley, CA 93063

Active California school approval · CA-BBC-2B64209C6467BF66

Simi Institute cosmetology students working in the training salon
Source
Program price
$5,605
Schedule
Full-time and part-time options
Program length
1,000 hoursThree course levels and at least 1,000 hours.
Next start
Oct 5, 2026

Cosmetology program

Simi Institute School of Cosmetology offers a 1,000-hour cosmetology program in Simi Valley described as taking three course levels and at least 1,000 hours.. Documented options include full-time study at 37.5 hours per week and part-time study at 21.5 hours per week. The program includes a distance-learning component. Classes are open to the public; adults have priority over high-school students in adult education classes. This profile includes a program price of $5,605 and a next start date of Oct 5, 2026. Simi Institute School of Cosmetology has active California school approval.

Credential
Cosmetologist Certificate Program

Who this program is for

Classes are open to the public; adults have priority over high-school students in adult education classes.

Education setting
Other education setting
Who can enroll
Adult and high-school enrollment

Eligibility: Cosmetologist students must have a high school diploma or equivalency, or be 18 or older, and must complete the Related Science prerequisite before core classes.

Price details

$5,605

The school lists this as the total program price. Last checked Aug 23, 2026.

Tuition$5,605
Program total$5,605

Schedule and start dates

Core Classes (37.5 hours/week)

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Class time
8:30 AM–4:00 PM

Core Classes (21.5 hours/week)

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday

Class time
5:30 PM–9:00 PM

Upcoming start dates

Evening schedule
Days
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday
Class time
5:30 PM–9:00 PM
Weekly hours
21.5 hours/week
Program phase
Foundational training (called "Core" by the school)
Evening schedule
Days
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday
Class time
5:30 PM–9:00 PM
Weekly hours
21.5 hours/week
Program phase
Foundational training (called "Core" by the school)

Scholarships and payment options

Scholarship

Joe Francis Haircare Scholarship Foundation

$3,500 Scholarships are worth $3,500+.

Eligibility: Applicants must be applying to or actively enrolled in Cosmetology or Barber; graduates between January 1 and August 31 of the current award year are not eligible.

Deadline: Jun 1, 2026

Awards are made in September.

Last checked Aug 23, 2026

Veteran benefit

My Career Advancement Account Scholarship

$4,000 Up to $4,000 of tuition assistance.

Eligibility: Eligible military spouses of active-duty service members in specified pay grades who have completed high school and whose sponsor is on Title 10 orders; qualifying National Guard and reserve spouses are also eligible.

Supports licenses, certifications, or associate degrees needed for employment.

Last checked Aug 23, 2026

Private financing

Jewish Free Loan Association

Interest-free loans; applicants do not need to be Jewish to qualify.

Last checked Aug 23, 2026

License, accreditation, and financial aid

California school approval
ActiveCalifornia school approval CA-BBC-2B64209C6467BF66About California school approval
Accreditation
Not confirmed
Federal aid
Eligibility not confirmed

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