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Billings, Montana
Aveda Institute Montana
901 24th Street West, Billings, MT 59102- Program price
- At least $19,705
- Schedule
- Day schedule available
- Program length
- 1,500 hours
- Next start
- Jan 11, 2027
About the program
This 1,500-hour cosmetology program combines hands-on learning with hair cutting and styling, color and chemical services, makeup, skin care, nail care, and state-board preparation.
What you get
Graduates receive an Aveda Institute Montana diploma and transcript. The program prepares students for Montana’s practical and written cosmetology examinations.
Schedules & start dates
Choose a Monday/Wednesday/Friday or Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday schedule, depending on the start date. Both schedules meet 25 hours per week.
| Study option | Class schedule | Hours per week | Upcoming starts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part-time | Mon, Wed, FriTimes vary by day Monday and Wednesday, 8:30 AM–6:00 PM; Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. Includes a 60-minute lunch break each day. | 25 hours/week | |
| Part-time | Tue, Thu, SatTimes vary by day Tuesday and Thursday, 8:30 AM–6:00 PM; Saturday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. Includes a 60-minute lunch break each day. | 25 hours/week |
Cost & financial aid
Program price
At least $19,705
Minimum program cost before financial aid
The program costs include tuition, the cosmetology kit, registration and the nonrefundable application fee. The kit includes an iPad and educational curriculum. State exam and licensing expenses are extra.
What's included
- Tuition (Cosmetology Program)
- $17,080
- Cosmetology kit feeCosmetology kit fee.
- $2,500
- Registration fee
- $100
- Application feeNonrefundable.
- $25
Federal financial aid
Available to qualifying students
Federal Title IV financial aid is available for the Cosmetology Program. Use federal school code 043098 when submitting a FAFSA.
Tuition payment plan
Tuition may be paid in 14 monthly payments of $1,220. Registration and the kit are separate charges.
How to enroll
Entry requirements
The institute considers a high school diploma, a recognized equivalent, or applicants beyond compulsory-school-attendance age. Registration also requires identity documents. Foreign diplomas require outside verification of their equivalence to a US high school diploma.
Application steps
Schedule a tour, then submit the enrollment application with the $25 nonrefundable fee. If accepted, complete registration with an admissions representative.
School approval & accreditation
- Montana school or program approval
- Approval number:
- COS-SCH-LIC-94811
- Expires:
- Status:
- Active
- Accreditation
- Not confirmed
Sources
View source list6 sources
- Aveda Institute Montana school catalog School catalog · Retrieved Oct 23, 2026
- Aveda Institute Montana school catalog School catalog · Retrieved Oct 23, 2026
- Aveda Institute Montana | Cosmetology Program | Billings Montana Official school source · Retrieved Oct 23, 2026
- Scholarship Information for Costmetology School Official school source · Retrieved Oct 23, 2026
- FINANCIAL AID | AVEDAINSTITUTE Official school source · Retrieved Oct 23, 2026
- Montana school or program approval recordState regulator · Retrieved Oct 23, 2026