Dobson, North Carolina

Surry Community College

630 South Main Street, Dobson, NC 27017
Visit website (336) 386-8121
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Program length
Four semesters: fall, spring, summer and the following fall.
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About the program

The Cosmetic Arts Diploma (D55140) combines classroom learning with practical salon training at Surry Community College’s Dobson campus. You study hair design, chemical services, skin and nail care, multicultural practices, professional presentation and salon business skills.

The diploma requires 48 academic credits. It is separate from the college’s certificate, associate-degree and workforce-training routes.

What you get

You earn the Cosmetic Arts Diploma after completing the required coursework and college graduation requirements. These include:

  • A cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 and the required passing grades.
  • At least 25% of your program credits completed at Surry, not earned by proficiency.
  • A graduation application and payment through myKnightLife.

The diploma and your professional license are separate. The program prepares graduates for the state cosmetology examination; earning the school diploma does not itself issue that license.

Schedules & start dates

The suggested sequence covers four semesters: fall, spring, summer and the following fall. Weekly class attendance and the next intake date are separate from this curriculum plan.

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Cost & financial aid

Program price

Price unavailable

Tuition is charged per academic credit, rather than as a single program package. In-state tuition is $76 per credit, capped at $1,216 per semester; out-of-state tuition is $268 per credit, capped at $4,288 per semester. Residency classification determines the applicable rate.

Student fees and course charges are separate. COS 112 has a $16 malpractice-insurance fee. Tuition and other applicable charges are additional.

Federal financial aid

Available to qualifying students

Eligible diploma students can apply for Pell Grants, FSEOG, Federal Work-Study and scholarships. Complete the FAFSA using Surry’s school code 002970, then provide any additional documents requested by the financial-aid office. Reapply each academic year.

Surry does not participate in the federal Direct Loan program. Alternative private loans and a fee-based, zero-interest Nelnet payment plan are separate options.

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Surry Community College Foundation scholarships

Awards depend on financial need and donor-specific criteria. Additional local scholarships may be available.

Nelnet tuition payment plan

Eligibility: At least three semester credits and a separate Nelnet application.

Zero-interest installments with a $30 enrollment fee each semester and a $30 missed-payment fee; payments are drafted from a personal bank account.

Alternative student loans

Eligible students may apply through approved private lenders. These are not federal Direct Loans.

How to enroll

Entry requirements

  • Regular admission: a high-school diploma, high-school equivalency or adult high-school diploma is required for cosmetology.
  • High-school students: the diploma also has a separate Career and College Promise route (D55140X).
  • Program entry: acceptance to the college does not guarantee immediate placement in the program.

Application steps

  1. Complete the North Carolina Residency Determination Service (RDS) interview.
  2. Submit the college’s admissions application. Surry recommends starting the residency and application process at least 45 days before the semester.
  3. Arrange for your official high-school or equivalency transcript and any postsecondary transcripts to be sent to the college.

These are the regular curriculum-admission steps; the separate high-school Career and College Promise route has its own enrollment process.

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School approval & accreditation

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