Emmetsburg, Iowa

Iowa Lakes Community College

3200 College Drive, Emmetsburg, IA 50536
Visit website 712-852-5277
Program price
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Schedule
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Program length
4 terms
Next start
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About the program

Iowa Lakes’ Cosmetology Associate in Applied Science is a four-term, 62-credit degree at the Emmetsburg campus. Coursework combines hair cutting, styling and color, chemical services, skin and scalp care, and salon business skills.

Students develop practical skills with clients at Laker Salon on College Drive, alongside classroom learning and career preparation.

What you get

  • College degree: complete the Cosmetology AAS coursework to earn an Associate in Applied Science. The program lists 62 academic credits; these are not cosmetology clock hours.
  • Professional license: training prepares students for Iowa licensing examinations. Earning the degree and obtaining a professional license are separate steps.
  • Working in another state: the college has not determined whether the curriculum meets every other state’s licensing requirements.

Schedules & start dates

Class schedule not available

Cost & financial aid

Program price

Price unavailable

Plan for tuition and fees across four terms, plus course materials and any personal housing or meal costs. The college’s 2025–26 cost worksheet is an earlier planning estimate, not a current fee quote or an individual financial-aid award.

Federal financial aid

Available to qualifying students

Eligible students can apply for Federal Pell Grants and Federal Direct Loans, as well as college and external scholarships. Work-study is another listed opportunity.

Complete the FAFSA using school code 001864 and reapply each year. Individual aid depends on eligibility and the college’s completed financial-aid review.

Iowa Lakes and External Scholarships

Eligibility: Academic achievement and community involvement are cited as scholarship considerations.

Iowa Lakes and external scholarship opportunities are listed; individual awards may have separate criteria.

Work-Study

Work-study is listed as an opportunity to earn money while gaining experience.

How to enroll

Application steps

  1. Explore the Emmetsburg cosmetology degree and arrange a campus visit if helpful.
  2. Submit the college application. Applying to Iowa Lakes is free; this does not mean the degree itself is tuition-free.
  3. Apply for financial aid and scholarships if needed, using FAFSA school code 001864.
  4. Arrange housing if you need it. The college provides a separate housing-application route.
Apply to Iowa Lakes

School approval & accreditation

Iowa school or program approval
Approval number:
104997
Status:
Active
Accreditation
Not confirmed

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