Bridgeport, Connecticut

Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology

1450 Barnum Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06610
Visit website (203) 870-0941
Program price
$22,445
Schedule
Day schedule available
Program length
1,500 hours54.56 to 85.71 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 program provides 1,500 clock hours of cosmetology instruction. Its curriculum includes theory and supervised practice, and students complete required clinic services before graduation.

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

85.71 weeks

Class scheduleMon–Fri9:00 AM–1:00 PMWeekly hours17.5 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
Kit
$2,904
Lab fee
$2,261
Tuition
$16,550

Federal financial aid

Available to qualifying students

Students who qualify may use federal Direct Loans and Pell Grants. The school also offers payment-plan arrangements after enrollment qualifications are met.

Tuition payment plan

The school establishes a payment plan with students after enrollment qualifications are met.

Veteran education benefits

Eligibility: Eligible veterans and dependents of veterans.

The academy is approved by the Connecticut State Approving Agency to train eligible veterans and their dependents.

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 the $30 application fee, pay the $150 registration fee, and provide proof of education and a valid driver's license.

School approval & accreditation

Connecticut school or program approval
Approval number:
2019
Status:
Active
Accreditation
Not confirmed

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