Program price
At least $18,300
Schedule
Full-time and part-time options
Program length
1,500 hoursApproximately 46 weeks full-time (33 hours/week) or 75 weeks part-time (20 hours/week).
Next start
Not available

About the program

This 1,500-clock-hour Cosmetology program, also called CA-Hairdressing and Manicuring, covers hair services, nail care, skincare, and salon management. Training includes theory, practical work, and hands-on clinic-floor experience.

What you get

To graduate, students must complete all 1,500 required clock hours, meet curriculum requirements, pass practical and written school exams, and satisfy financial obligations. Graduates receive a diploma and may apply for the Missouri State Board of Cosmetology licensing exam.

Schedules & start dates

Monday theory classes are mandatory for all students. A personalized part-time timetable must be consistent and approved by the director; the 75-week duration assumes 20hours per week.

Study optionClass scheduleHours per weekUpcoming starts
Full-time
DaytimeOn campus

Approximately 46 weeks.

Class scheduleMon–FriTimes vary by day

Monday lecture:10:00 AM–4:00 PM; Tuesday–Thursday:9:00 AM–4:00 PM; Friday:9:00 AM–3:00 PM. Schedule must be consistent and director-approved.

Weekly hours33 hours/weekUpcoming starts

Estimated date

Part-time
DaytimeOn campus

Approximately 75 weeks.

Class schedule

Minimum20hours per week; individual schedule requires director approval. Monday10:00 AM–4:00 PM lecture is mandatory for all students.75-week duration is based on20hours/week.

Weekly hours20 hours/weekUpcoming starts

Estimated date

Cost & financial aid

Program price

At least $18,300

Minimum program cost before financial aid

The $18,225 tuition-and-supplies total plus the separate $75 application fee comes to $18,300 before financial aid. Extra time beyond the included absence allowance can incur $13 per hour. State licensing and examination charges are separate.

What's included

Total tuitionTotal tuition for the 1,500-hour program.
$15,750
Total kit feesTotal kit fees for the program.
$1,750
Books and CIMA accessBooks and CIMA access.
$500
State Board KitState Board Kit.
$225
Application feeNon-refundable application fee listed separately from the stated program total.
$75

Federal financial aid

Available to qualifying students

Eligible students may apply for federal financial aid. The school participates in Pell Grants, Direct Subsidized Loans, Direct Unsubsidized Loans, and Direct PLUS Loans, and also lists veteran benefits and interest-free in-house payment plans.

In-house payment plans

Interest-free in-house payment plans can break tuition into monthly payments.

Veteran's Benefits

Eligibility: Available to students who qualify.

Veteran's Benefits are listed among the available aid options.

How to enroll

Entry requirements

Applicants must be at least 17 and provide proof of high school graduation or an equivalent credential. Admission also requires an interview, an enrollment application and fee, and acceptance of the Missouri student license application. The catalog says foreign high-school diplomas and Ability to Benefit entry are not accepted.

Application steps

  1. Submit the academy application and its $75 application fee.
  2. Provide proof of age and education, complete the admissions interview, and obtain acceptance of your Missouri student license application.
  3. Complete financial-aid paperwork if applicable, then review and sign the enrollment agreement.
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School approval & accreditation

Missouri school or program approval
Approval number:
2019010252
Expires:
Status:
Active
Accreditation
Not confirmed

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