Mt. Pleasant, Iowa

American Hair Academy

304 S. Iris St., Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641
Visit website 319-219-6248
Program price
$19,680–$19,775
Schedule
Full-time daytime schedule (34.5 hours/week)
Program length
1,550 hoursAs little as 11 months
Next start
Jan 12, 2027

About the program

American Hair Academy’s 1,550-hour cosmetology/barber program combines classroom learning with supervised practice on the salon floor. Training covers hair cutting, styling and color, men’s grooming, skin care, nails and makeup, alongside client consultation and salon/barbershop business skills.

The course has four terms: two 450-hour terms followed by two 325-hour terms. The school describes completion in as little as 11 months; attendance and progress affect completion.

What you get

The 1,550-hour course prepares you for Iowa’s cosmetology/barber licensing exam. Completing training and obtaining the professional license are separate steps.

The school provides placement assistance, career guidance and referrals, but does not guarantee employment.

Schedules & start dates

Study optionClass scheduleHours per weekUpcoming starts
Full-time
DaytimeWeekendOn campus

As little as 11 months

Class scheduleTue–SatTimes not listed

Tuesday–Friday: 8:00 AM–4:00 PM. Saturday: 8:00 AM–12:30 PM.

Weekly hours34.5 hours/weekUpcoming starts

Cost & financial aid

Program price

$19,680–$19,775

Estimated program cost before financial aid

The $19,680 program charge includes the kit and lab fees. A non-refundable $95 application fee is also required; the estimate allows for whether it is credited toward the program charge.

Licensing costs are separate: the school lists an $83 state board exam fee and a $60 state licensing fee. These are outside the program-cost estimate.

What's included

Total program costThe school states this overall program cost includes the $2,000 kit fee and $120 lab fee.
$19,680
Application feeNon-refundable. Whether credited toward the stated program charge is not established.
$95

Federal financial aid

Available to qualifying students

Eligible students can apply for federal grants and loans through the FAFSA using school code 016167. Aid depends on eligibility, and students must maintain satisfactory academic progress.

The school also lists external beauty-industry scholarships and offers no-interest tuition payment options. Scholarship awards and payment-plan terms vary.

External beauty-industry scholarships

Examples listed by the school include Beauty Changes Lives, Great Clips, Sport Clips, BeautySchoolsDirectory.com and AACS scholarship resources. These are external opportunities, not guaranteed school awards.

No-interest payment options

No-interest payment options are available for tuition payments.

How to enroll

Entry requirements

  • Education: a high-school diploma or GED is required. Homeschooled applicants must meet state standards and be beyond compulsory-school age; foreign diplomas require an equivalency evaluation.
  • Existing loans: the school requires previous loans to be current. Its admissions policy states that applicants in default must make nine on-time payments within 10 months or repay in full before enrolling.

Application steps

  1. Tour the campus and discuss your plans with admissions.
  2. Complete the application, provide your education documents and pay the non-refundable $95 fee.
  3. Choose an available class start. Admission is reviewed by the school; a full class may mean moving to a later start.
  4. Complete the FAFSA if seeking federal aid, using school code 016167.
View American Hair Academy admissions

School approval & accreditation

Iowa school or program approval
Approval number:
078058
Status:
Active
Accreditation
Not confirmed

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