Eric Fisher Academy’s 1,500-hour cosmetology program combines theory, practical training and client services in Wichita. The five training phases are:
You earn an Eric Fisher Academy Diploma and a certified final transcript after completing the required hours and graduation requirements, including an 80% cumulative GPA.
The program prepares you for the state licensing examination. A school diploma is not a professional license; the examination, required fees and state licensing application are separate steps.
Full-time students change attendance days after week 20: the first two phases meet Monday–Friday, and the later phases meet Tuesday–Saturday. Friday and Saturday have different hours from the other days. The part-time afternoon/evening schedule stays Monday–Thursday throughout the program.
Completion time depends on attendance. Lunch breaks are clocked out rather than automatically counted as training hours.
| Study option | Class schedule | Hours per week | Upcoming starts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-Time Day Approximately 48–53 weeks, depending on attendance. |
| Not listed | |
| Part-time Approximately 64–70 weeks, depending on attendance. | Mon–Thu2:00 PM–8:00 PM The Monday–Thursday meeting pattern continues through all five training phases. Lunch breaks are clocked out. | Not listed |
$21,880
Approximate total program cost before financial aid
The $21,880 program total before financial aid includes tuition, the application fee, and books and kit with tax. Living expenses and replacement tools or supplies are separate. Additional instruction after the contract end date is charged at $15 per hour.
Available to qualifying students
Federal aid is available to eligible students through Pell Grants, Direct student loans and Parent PLUS loans. Complete the FAFSA to establish eligibility; loans must be repaid. Aid is disbursed only after enrollment and required counseling.
The ACE Grant has its own application, shadowing, attendance and academic requirements. It is awarded at 943 cosmetology hours when all conditions have been met, not as an automatic reduction for every applicant.
Requires an application, two professional references, a 500-word essay and a salon/spa shadowing plan before the class starts. Maintain at least 95% attendance and 90% GPA, complete eight shadowing hours and meet conduct requirements. Awarded after reaching 943 cosmetology hours when all conditions are met.
Available to qualifying veterans and military spouses under their respective benefit rules.
Private educational financing is available; individual lender terms and approval apply.
Tuition and fees are payable in advance unless alternative arrangements are agreed by all parties; no unconditional installment or interest-free promise.
Ability-to-Benefit admission is not accepted.
Prepare the required admission documents, pay the $100 application fee and complete the Eric Fisher Academy enrollment agreement. Choose the full-time or part-time cosmetology intake; their start dates are different.