Interest-free tuition payment plan
Eligibility: Available if the student qualifies under the school's payment-plan terms.
Qualified students may arrange interest-free weekly or monthly tuition payments.
Guilford, Connecticut
TIGI Hairdressing Academy Guilford
860 Boston Post Rd, Guilford, CT 06437- Program price
- $27,000
- Schedule
- Full-time and part-time options
- Program length
- 1,500 hours44 weeks full time; 62 weeks part time
- Next start
- Not available
About the program
The 1,500-hour cosmetology program combines theory and practical experience to prepare students for the state board examination and work in cosmetology. Hands-on training includes 11 classic cuts, nine colour techniques, and basic makeup and skin care.
What you get
Cosmetology graduates receive a diploma after completing required hours, exams and practical work, maintaining at least a 70% average, arranging payment of tuition and fees, completing the graduate survey and returning school property. State licensing is a separate step.
Schedules & start dates
Both schedules include a 30-minute lunch. New cosmetology classes begin on the first Tuesday of each month.
| Study option | Class schedule | Hours per week | Upcoming starts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time 44 weeks | Tue–Sat8:30 AM–4:00 PM Includes a 30-minute lunch. | 35 hours/week | Not listed |
| Part-time 62 weeks | Tue–Sat8:30 AM–2:00 PM Includes a 30-minute lunch; classified as part-time from the catalog’s 25-hour weekly load. | 25 hours/week | Not listed |
Cost & financial aid
Program price
$27,000
Approximate total program cost before financial aid
The $27,000 school total includes tuition, required educational materials and the tool kit, plus application and enrollment fees. State examination and licensing expenses are separate. The optional Advanced Education Kit & Curriculum costs $2,900 extra and is not included.
What's included
- Tuition
- $23,500
- Educational materials and tool kitEducational material and tool kit.
- $3,200
- Enrollment fee
- $200
- Application feeNon-refundable.
- $100
Optional Advanced Education Kit & Curriculum
Advanced Education Kit & CurriculumNot included in the program totalNot included in the $27,000 school total.$2,900
Federal financial aid
Available to qualifying students
Federal student aid may be available to eligible students who complete the FAFSA; the school lists FAFSA code 041484. The school also describes interest-free payment plans for qualifying students and GI Bill education benefits for qualified veterans and dependents.
GI Bill education benefits
Eligibility: Qualified veterans and dependents.
The school is approved to enroll qualified veterans and dependents using GI Bill education benefits.
How to enroll
Entry requirements
Applicants need photo ID, must be at least 16, and must provide a high school diploma, GED, or official transcript showing high-school completion. The school also conducts a personal interview.
Application steps
New cosmetology classes begin the first Tuesday of each month, and the school welcomes applications throughout the year. Applicants complete a personal interview and must provide photo ID, proof of age, and a high school diploma, GED, or qualifying official transcript.
School approval & accreditation
- Connecticut school or program approval
- Approval number:
- 1792
- Status:
- Active
- Accreditation
- Not confirmed
Sources
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- TIGI Hairdressing Academy Guilford school catalog School catalog · Retrieved Oct 23, 2026
- Contact | Ricci's TIGI Hairdressing Academy Official school source · Retrieved Oct 23, 2026
- Tuition and Charges | Ricci's TIGI Hairdressing Academy Official school source · Retrieved Oct 23, 2026
- Admissions | Ricci's TIGI Hairdressing Academy Official school source · Retrieved Oct 23, 2026
- Financial Aid | Ricci's TIGI Hairdressing Academy Official school source · Retrieved Oct 23, 2026
- Cosmetology | Ricci's TIGI Hairdressing Academy Official school source · Retrieved Oct 23, 2026
- Connecticut school or program approval recordState regulator · Retrieved Oct 23, 2026