Program price
$16,800
Schedule
Full-time and part-time options
Program length
1,500 hoursApproximately 11.5 months full-time or 17 months part-time
Next start
Nov 4, 2026

About the program

LA Luna Hair Academy’s Cosmetology program is a 1,500-clock-hour course offered full-time and part-time. It prepares students to meet Missouri State Board cosmetology examination requirements.

What you get

To graduate, students must complete the required clock hours and all phases of study, pass required tests, practical assignments, and final written and practical examinations, and make arrangements for outstanding school debts. Graduates receive a diploma.

Schedules & start dates

New classes begin once a month. Enroll at least ten days before your class starts.

Study optionClass scheduleHours per weekUpcoming starts
Full-time
DaytimeWeekend

50 weeks

Class scheduleTue–SatTimes vary by day

Tuesday–Friday classes meet 9:00 AM–3:30 PM; Saturday meets 9:30 AM–4:00 PM.

Weekly hours30 hours/weekUpcoming starts
Part-time
DaytimeWeekend

75 weeks

Class scheduleTue–SatTimes vary by day

Tuesday–Friday classes meet 9:00 AM–12:30 PM; Saturday meets 9:30 AM–4:00 PM.

Weekly hours20 hours/weekUpcoming starts

Cost & financial aid

Program price

$16,800

Approximate total program cost before financial aid

The $16,800 total includes the book package, kit, and $100 enrollment fee. Credit and debit card payments incur a 3% convenience charge. Additional fees can apply for excess absences.

What's included

Total tuition and feesIncludes a book package, complimentary kit, and $100 enrollment fee.
$16,800

Federal financial aid

Not available

Federal student aid is not currently offered. The academy documents interest-free monthly financing, VA education benefits for eligible students, and Missouri Vocational Rehabilitation support.

Interest-Free Finance Plan

The school offers interest-free in-house financing with monthly payments unless other arrangements are made.

VA Educational Benefits

Eligibility: Eligible veterans, active-duty military members, and dependents.

Eligible veterans, active-duty military members, and dependents may apply VA educational benefits toward tuition and fees.

Missouri Vocational Rehabilitation Program

Eligibility: Individuals eligible under Missouri’s Vocational Rehabilitation Program.

Qualified students may receive Missouri Vocational Rehabilitation support for skills and training.

LA Luna Hair Academy Scholarship

$1,000 Non-renewable; one scholarship is awarded per high school.

Eligibility: Applicants must be at least 17; candidates should be in the upper half of their graduating class and interested in cosmetology. The high school and academy select the recipient.

Check with a high-school counselor for an application.

How to enroll

Entry requirements

Applicants must be at least 17, complete an academy application, provide identity documentation, and provide a high school diploma, graduation transcript, GED, or recognized homeschooling-completion evidence. Applicants under 18 need parent or guardian approval.

Application steps

  1. Complete the academy's application and provide your identity and high-school-completion documents.
  2. Complete the State Board's post-secondary student enrollment application.
  3. Finish enrollment at least ten days before the class start date.

School approval & accreditation

Missouri school or program approval
Approval number:
2019046141
Expires:
Status:
Active
Accreditation
Not confirmed

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