Tuition payment plan
A payment plan can be set up through the myKC account.
Centralia, Illinois
Beauty Lab at Kaskaskia College provides hands-on cosmetology training in a working salon, including hair, nail, makeup, waxing, skin-care, and related theory instruction. The program meets Illinois educational requirements for cosmetology licensure.
After 11 months, students earn a Certificate in Cosmetology. Graduates may continue with the Associate in Applied Science in Cosmetology option.
Classes meet Monday–Thursday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM and follow the college schedule, including holidays and breaks.
| Study option | Class schedule | Hours per week | Upcoming starts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 11 months | Mon–Thu8:00 AM–4:30 PM Classes follow the college schedule and observe college holidays and breaks. | Not listed | Not listed |
At least $10,671
Minimum program cost before financial aid
The calculated in-district certificate cost is $10,671 for the three-semester sequence, including listed tuition, student services, lab fees, insurance and books. Out-of-district, out-of-state and international rates may be higher; some out-of-district students qualify for in-district rates.
Available to qualifying students
Cosmetology is a FAFSA-qualifying program. Use school code 001701 when completing the FAFSA. Payment plans can be set up through myKC.
A payment plan can be set up through the myKC account.
Applicants need a high school diploma or equivalency. There are no prerequisite classes for the cosmetology program.
Cosmetology uses a special admissions process. Apply to Kaskaskia College, complete the FAFSA, send official high school or equivalency transcripts, and contact Kelli Malone for transcript evaluation and registration confirmation.