Milady RISE Scholarship
$500 Ten external awards; requires Milady RISE certification. Not guaranteed.Eligibility: Milady RISE-certified individuals.
Deadline: Nov 15, 2026
External scholarship administered by the Professional Beauty Association.
- Program price
- Price unavailable
- Schedule
- Day schedule available
- Program length
- 1,500 hoursFour semesters (15 months)
- Next start
- Not available
About the program
Helena College's Cosmetology AAS is a 1,500-hour, in-person program covering hair, skin, nails, chemical services, salon management, and science. The degree is designed to be completed in four semesters over 15 months after program acceptance. The five general-education prerequisites come before this four-semester sequence.
What you get
Students who successfully complete the program earn an Associate of Applied Science in Cosmetology. The program prepares graduates for the Montana Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists cosmetology licensure examination.
Schedules & start dates
Your attendance pattern changes after the first semester. In semesters 2–4, the college assigns either Monday/Wednesday/Friday or Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday attendance. These are stages of the same full-time program, not separate part-time enrollment options.
| Study option | Class schedule | Hours per week | Upcoming starts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daytime First Semester Semester 1 First semester | Mon–Fri8:30 AM–3:30 PM The college describes the overall course as a full-time program. This is the first-semester attendance pattern. | Not listed | Not listed |
| Daytime Monday Wednesday Friday Semesters 2–4 Semesters 2–4 | Mon, Wed, Fri8:30 AM–5:00 PM The college assigns one of these attendance patterns in semesters 2–4 of its full-time program; this is not a separate part-time enrollment route. | Not listed | Not listed |
| Daytime Tuesday Thursday Saturday Semesters 2–4 Semesters 2–4 | Tue, Thu, Sat8:30 AM–5:00 PM The college assigns one of these attendance patterns in semesters 2–4 of its full-time program; this is not a separate part-time enrollment route. | Not listed | Not listed |
Cost & financial aid
Program price
Price unavailable
Tuition and general college fees depend on residency and semester credit load. The four cosmetology semesters also carry $2,600 in program fees and $800 in course fees. Required kit, textbooks, uniforms, black closed-toe shoes, and a laptop are additional; a complete program total is not established.
What's included
- Cosmetology program fees$650 per semester for four cosmetology semesters.
- $2,600
- COSM course feesEight required COSM courses at $100 each.
- $800
Federal financial aid
Available to qualifying students
Helena College directs students to file the 2026–2027 FAFSA. Its financial-aid resources also include scholarship information, including cosmetology scholarship opportunities.
How to enroll
Entry requirements
Before applying to cosmetology, complete the five general-education courses or approved substitutions. Applicants also need a valid ID with date of birth and a professional letter of recommendation for the cosmetology application.
Application steps
- Apply to Helena College and select Pre-Cosmetology in Personal Care Services.
- Complete the five required general-education courses or approved substitutions and remain in good academic standing.
- Apply separately to the cosmetology program when its next cohort application opens. Admission is competitive; meeting the requirements does not guarantee a place.
Provide photo identification and a professional recommendation as part of the program application process.
School approval & accreditation
- Montana school or program approval
- Approval number:
- COS-SCH-LIC-141174
- Expires:
- Status:
- Active
- Accreditation
- Not confirmed
Sources
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- Helena College school catalog School catalog · Retrieved Oct 23, 2026
- Helena College school catalog School catalog · Retrieved Oct 23, 2026
- Helena College school catalog School catalog · Retrieved Oct 23, 2026
- Helena College school catalog School catalog · Retrieved Oct 23, 2026
- Cosmetology - Helena College Official school source · Retrieved Oct 23, 2026
- Admissions and Enrollment - Helena College Official school source · Retrieved Oct 23, 2026
- 2026-2027 Edition | Helena College Academic Catalog Official school source · Retrieved Oct 23, 2026
- Financial Aid - Helena College Official school source · Retrieved Oct 23, 2026
- Scholarships - Helena College Official school source · Retrieved Oct 23, 2026
- Montana school or program approval recordState regulator · Retrieved Oct 23, 2026