Branford, Connecticut

Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology

251 West Main Street, Building 2, Suite 10, Branford, CT 06405
Visit website (203) 315-2985
Program price
$22,445
Schedule
Day and evening options
Program length
1,500 hours54.56 to 93.75 weeks, depending on schedule
Next start
Not available

About the program

The 1,500-hour cosmetology program combines theory and supervised practice in hair cutting, color and texture services, nail care, makeup, salon business and client service. The curriculum progresses through three stages:

  • Fundamental I: introductory techniques and practical assessment.
  • Fundamental II: broader beauty-science topics, advanced skills and clinic practice.
  • Fundamental III: salon-business preparation, clinic work and state-board exam review.

What you get

The curriculum requires at least 1,500 hours. Its final weeks include clinic work and state-board exam review and testing preparation.

Schedules & start dates

Study optionClass scheduleHours per weekUpcoming starts
Part-time
Daytime

54.56 weeks

Class scheduleMon–Fri9:00 AM–3:00 PMWeekly hours27.5 hours/weekUpcoming startsNot listed
Part-time
Daytime

75 weeks

Class scheduleMon–Fri9:00 AM–1:00 PMWeekly hours20 hours/weekUpcoming startsNot listed
Part-time
Evening

93.75 weeks

Class scheduleMon–Thu5:00 PM–9:00 PMWeekly hours16 hours/weekUpcoming startsNot listed

Cost & financial aid

Program price

$22,445

Approximate total program cost before financial aid

Includes tuition, application and registration fees, books (listed as “Books (iPad)”), the student kit and lab fees. State examination and licensing charges are separate.

What's included

Application feeNon-refundable.
$30
Registration feeNon-refundable.
$150
Books (iPad)The school labels this allocation Books (iPad); no additional device purchase is inferred.
$550
KitCosmetology student kit.
$2,904
Lab feeLab fee.
$2,261
Tuition
$16,550

Federal financial aid

Available to qualifying students

Eligible students can use Federal Direct Loans and Pell Grants. The school also describes payment-plan arrangements, scholarships, and education benefits for eligible veterans and dependents.

Tuition Payment Plan

Eligibility: Available after enrollment qualifications have been met.

After enrollment qualifications are met, the student and school establish a payment plan with the business office.

Veteran Education Benefits

Eligibility: Eligible veterans and dependents of veterans.

The school is approved to train eligible veterans and eligible dependents of veterans.

External beauty-school scholarships

The school points students to outside scholarship opportunities. Each provider sets its own eligibility, award and application requirements.

How to enroll

Entry requirements

  • Be at least 18 years old.
  • Provide a high school diploma or GED for standard admission.
  • Complete the entrance exam, questionnaire and required documents.

The school also accepts applicants through an Ability to Benefit (ATB) route, with separate conditions.

View admissions requirements

Application steps

Submit an application with a $30 check, provide proof of education and a valid driver’s license, and complete the entrance exam and questionnaire. A $150 registration fee also applies.

School approval & accreditation

Connecticut school or program approval
Approval number:
1745
Status:
Active
Accreditation
Not confirmed

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