Billerica, Massachusetts

Shawsheen Valley Technical High School

100 Cook Street, Billerica, MA 01821
Visit website 978-667-2111
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Program length
1,000 hoursHigh-school pathway: grade 9 exploration followed by vocational study in grades 10–12
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About the program

Shawsheen’s cosmetology pathway combines high-school academics with practical training in hair, skin and nails.

  • Grade 9: explore vocational areas before receiving a permanent shop placement.
  • Grades 10–12: build styling, cutting, nail and skin-care skills, then progress to chemical services, salon clients and preparation for the Massachusetts cosmetology examination.

The programme includes 1,000 hours of cosmetology training. Admission to Shawsheen does not guarantee a place in cosmetology; shop choices, exploratory grades and available places determine placement.

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What you get

The high-school pathway leads to a High School Diploma when you meet the school’s academic, competency and shop requirements. Required credits and shop hours must be verified, and senior sign-out requirements must be completed.

  • Your school qualification: the diploma recognises completion of the high-school programme.
  • Your cosmetology training: the curriculum includes 1,000 training hours and preparation for the Massachusetts cosmetology examination. The school qualification does not itself grant a professional license.

Schedules & start dates

Cosmetology is part of the high-school day, alongside academic classes and related theory. School attendance time and credited cosmetology training hours are different: the 1,000-hour cosmetology requirement is not the school’s full academic or vocational graduation requirement.

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Cost & financial aid

Program price

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The school supplies a laptop and charges a $40 technology-insurance fee each school year. This annual fee is not a complete programme price.

Additional fees may apply for certification examinations, state licensing examinations and industry credentials. A full cosmetology cost, including any kit or materials charges, is not confirmed.

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Federal financial aid

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How to enroll

Entry requirements

This is a high-school pathway, not a confirmed adult-training course. Applications for grade 9 begin in September of the student’s grade 8 year. Upper-class applicants can apply in spring for fall admission; admission during the school year depends on available openings.

Cosmetology placement is a separate decision. Students rank their vocational preferences after grade 9 exploration. If demand exceeds capacity, exploratory grades determine the order in which places are offered.

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Application steps

  1. Apply to Shawsheen through its admissions process. Grade 9 applications begin during grade 8; upper-class applications for fall admission are accepted in spring.
  2. If accepted, complete new-student registration. A parent or guardian uses Aspen on a desktop or laptop and provides the requested student information and physical-exam document.
  3. Take part in grade 9 exploration and rank your shop choices. Cosmetology placement depends on exploratory performance and available places, rather than school admission alone.
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School approval & accreditation

Massachusetts school or program approval
Approval number:
08710605
Status:
Active
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Accreditation
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