GI Bill benefits
The school identifies itself as GI Bill-approved.
Sugar Hill, Georgia
Georgia Institute of Cosmetology – Buford Branch Campus
1496 Buford Hwy, Sugar Hill, GA 30515- Program price
- $24,895
- Schedule
- Day and evening options
- Program length
- 1,500 hours12 months full-time; 18 months part-time
- Next start
- Not available
About the program
The 1,500-hour cosmetology program covers hair, skin and nail care, salon business and clinical practice. Students develop their skills through classroom instruction and hands-on training.
What you get
After completing the required coursework, graduates receive a diploma certifying their basic cosmetology education. The school completes and submits testing certification during the exit interview; after it is accepted, the graduate may schedule the licensure exam.
Schedules & start dates
| Study option | Class schedule | Hours per week | Upcoming starts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-Time Day | Mon–Fri9:00 AM–4:00 PM | Not listed | Not listed |
| Full-Time Evening | Mon–Fri2:00 PM–9:00 PM | Not listed | Not listed |
| Part-Time Day | Mon–Fri9:00 AM–1:00 PM | Not listed | Not listed |
| Part-Time Evening | Mon–Fri5:00 PM–9:00 PM | Not listed | Not listed |
Cost & financial aid
Program price
$24,895
Estimated program cost before financial aid
Estimated cost includes tuition, the enrollment fee, and kit, books and smock. The equipment amount is an estimate and depends on your purchase choices. Additional classroom supplies are extra.
What's included
- Cosmetology tuition
- $21,895
- Enrollment fee
- $100
- Kit, books and smock (estimate)Estimate assumes purchasing these items; equivalent materials may be sourced elsewhere.
- $2,900
Federal financial aid
Available to qualifying students
Eligible students may use Federal Pell Grants and Federal Direct Loans. The school also identifies itself as GI Bill-approved.
How to enroll
Entry requirements
Applicants must be at least 17 and provide a high school diploma or GED. Applicants under 18 need written parent or guardian consent. Enrollment documents are due one week before the start date, along with the $100 enrollment fee.
Application steps
Complete two admissions interviews. Before the second interview, complete the FAFSA. Submit enrollment documents at least one week before your start date and pay the $100 enrollment fee.
School approval & accreditation
- Georgia school or program approval
- Approval number:
- COSC000255
- Status:
- Active
- Accreditation
- Not confirmed
Sources
View source list6 sources
- Georgia Institute of Cosmetology – Buford Branch Campus school catalog School catalog · Retrieved Oct 23, 2026
- Georgia Institute of Cosmetology – Buford Branch Campus school catalog School catalog · Retrieved Oct 23, 2026
- Georgia Institute of Cosmetology – Buford Branch Campus website Official school source · Retrieved Oct 23, 2026
- Georgia Institute of Cosmetology – Buford Branch Campus financial aid Official school source · Retrieved Oct 23, 2026
- Georgia Institute of Cosmetology – Buford Branch Campus admissions information Official school source · Retrieved Oct 23, 2026
- Georgia school or program approval record State regulator · Retrieved Oct 23, 2026