Bozeman, Montana

Academy of Cosmetology

133 W Mendenhall Street, Bozeman, MT 59715
Visit website 406-587-1265
Program price
At least $19,180
Schedule
Full-time daytime schedule (32 hours/week)
Program length
1,500 hours47 weeks
Next start
Jan 12, 2027

About the program

This is a 1,500-hour cosmetology program designed for completion in 47 weeks. Students begin with 300 or more hours of Core Classes, then complete the remaining 1,200 hours on the clinic floor across the cosmetology curriculum.

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What you get

To graduate, students must complete 1,500 training hours, meet practical, academic, attendance, financial, and exit requirements, and pass the school’s final written exam. Graduates receive the Academy of Cosmetology’s Certificate of Completion for the cosmetology program.

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Schedules & start dates

The program is full-time at 32 hours per week, Tuesday through Friday. Theory is held Tuesday and Wednesday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM unless otherwise posted. Class times for every attendance day are not available.

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Study optionClass scheduleHours per weekUpcoming starts
Full-time
DaytimeOn campus

47 weeks

Class scheduleTue–FriTimes not listed

Theory classes meet Tuesday and Wednesday, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM, unless otherwise posted; the full daily attendance timetable is not specified.

Weekly hours32 hours/weekUpcoming starts

Cost & financial aid

Program price

At least $19,180

Minimum program cost before financial aid

The identified program costs include tuition, the kit and books, lab fees, and application and registration fees. Licensing fees are extra. Card payments can also carry a processing charge.

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What's included

Tuition
$16,490
Application FeeNon-refundable.
$100
Registration Fee
$65
Kit/Books FeeKit and books.
$2,200
Lab FeeLab fee.
$325

Federal financial aid

Available to qualifying students

Eligible students may use Federal Pell Grants and Direct Loans. Tuition may also be paid in monthly or quarterly installments, and VA or vocational rehabilitation assistance is listed as a payment option.

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Monthly or quarterly tuition installments

Tuition may be paid in monthly or quarterly installments.

VA benefits

VA benefits and vocational rehabilitation assistance are listed as payment methods.

How to enroll

Entry requirements

Applicants need qualifying secondary-school completion documentation, a typed essay, two professional recommendations, and identification. Transfer applicants must also provide certified records of completed hours.

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Application steps

Complete the application and submit the $165 application/registration fee, typed essay, qualifying secondary-school documentation, two professional recommendations, and identification. The school contacts applicants after it receives all admissions paperwork.

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School approval & accreditation

Montana school or program approval
Approval number:
COS-SCH-LIC-1898
Expires:
Status:
Active
Accreditation
Not confirmed

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