Shelby, North Carolina
Cleveland Community College’s Cosmetology Certificate (C55140) combines theory with hands-on practice in a simulated salon. Training covers hair design, chemical services, skin and nail care, multicultural practices, professional imaging, business skills, and product knowledge.
The certificate requires 34 college credits and at least 1,200 training hours, plus the required live and mannequin services. It prepares you for the cosmetology apprentice-license route, rather than awarding a full professional license at graduation.
Successfully completed certificate courses can also count toward the college’s cosmetology diploma.
You earn a Cosmetology Certificate after completing all required courses, at least 1,200 hours, the required live and mannequin services, and an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher.
The college certificate, apprentice license, and full cosmetology license are separate steps. The certificate itself is not a professional license.
Some classes are split across terms. You must complete both the AB and BB sections to receive full course credit. For example, COS 111AB is offered in fall and COS 111BB in spring; both are needed for COS 111 credit.
The program allows five years from your start date before your training hours expire with the state board. This is a completion limit, not the expected program length.
Class schedule not available
$5,425
Estimated program cost before financial aid
The college estimates $5,425 for this certificate, before financial aid. The breakdown includes tuition, lab fees, uniforms and shoes, malpractice insurance, the state-board testing fee, a cosmetology kit, and the Milady textbook bundle.
This is a planning estimate, not a guaranteed bill. The certificate requires 34 credits, while the cost table labels its tuition allowance “16 credit hours.” Residency, enrollment, and any additional course-specific charges can affect what you pay.
The certificate leads toward the apprentice-license route; this estimate does not establish the cost of any later salon-hours requirement or diploma study.
Eligibility not confirmed
Aid eligibility depends on your certificate and circumstances. The college offers aid for all degrees and diplomas, but only some certificates; eligibility for C55140 is not established here.
Complete the FAFSA each year with school code 008082, then check your CCC student email for document requests and an award decision. Foundation and other scholarships have separate requirements; submitting an application does not guarantee funding.
You can also use the college’s Nelnet payment plan to spread payments. Arrange payment or another approved funding method before the tuition due date to avoid being dropped from classes.
Eligibility: Scholarship Committee selection based on interest, ability to succeed, and financial need where applicable; FAFSA paperwork required.
Submit the separate scholarship application by the annual April 15 deadline. Review the current application cycle and award criteria; selection is not guaranteed.
View application detailsEligibility: At least a 2.0 GPA, prior time in foster care, and attendance at a North Carolina college.
A conditional scholarship for applicants with foster-care experience; award eligibility is separate from admission.
View application detailsEligibility: Student-parent; North Carolina residency; at least 6 credits; satisfactory academic progress; eligible for financial aid.
Conditional assistance with childcare expenses while enrolled. This certificate’s financial-aid eligibility must also be established.
View application detailsEligibility: North Carolina community-college enrollment; good academic standing; at least 50% credential completion or enrollment in courses reaching that point; unexpected financial hardship.
Institution-specific requirements apply; intended to help students nearing completion avoid interruption.
View application detailsEligibility: Available through the college’s payment options; terms and enrollment charges are not specified in the selected source.
Spreads payments rather than reducing program cost. Another payment arrangement must be in place by the tuition due date if the account is not paid in full.
View application detailsSubmit a college application, North Carolina residency information, and an official high-school transcript or equivalent.
After provisional acceptance, bring copies of a government-issued ID and Social Security card on your first class day. Attend class in the required solid-black uniform and student ID; the uniform includes scrub top and pants, socks, shoes, and a lab jacket.
Use your existing RDS or CFNC account if you already have one.