A cosmetology student uses a purple hair dryer and brush to style a bright pink mannequin head in a salon classroom, with another mannequin and salon stations in the background.

Wilson, North Carolina

Wilson Community College Cosmetic Arts Center

2616 Forest Hills Rd SW, Wilson, NC 27893
Visit website 252-243-3158
Program price
Price unavailable
Schedule
Full-time daytime schedule (35 hours/week)
Program length
3–4 semesters
Next start
Jan 5, 2027

About the program

Wilson Community College’s Cosmetic Arts Center offers hands-on cosmetology training in Wilson. The program takes 3–4 semesters and consists of three courses: Cosmetology I, II and III.

You study hair cutting, styling and coloring, skin and nail care, sanitation, chemistry and salon management. This is a noncredit short-term training program, rather than a college degree or diploma.

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What you get

Complete Cosmetology I, II and III to qualify to take the North Carolina State Board of Cosmetic Art Examination.

Training and licensing are separate steps: finishing the courses prepares you for the state examination; it does not itself issue a professional license.

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Schedules & start dates

Study optionClass scheduleHours per weekUpcoming starts
Full-time
DaytimeOn campus

3–4 semesters

Class scheduleMon–Fri8:30 AM–4:00 PM

Includes a 30-minute lunch each day. Cosmetology I, II and III share this daytime attendance pattern.

Weekly hours35 hours/weekUpcoming starts

Cost & financial aid

Program price

Price unavailable

The complete program cost is not available. The cosmetology course page lists $180 tuition, a $5 technology fee, and $943.55 for the student kit and textbooks. The program spans three courses over 3–4 semesters, so the $180 tuition figure should not be read as the price for the entire program.

Black scrubs and black shoes are also required, with prices varying by retailer. The college’s short-term fee schedule adds a $25-per-semester security/parking charge for on-campus continuing-education courses of at least 16 hours.

The state licensing examinations are separate: $84 each for the written and practical exams.

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Federal financial aid

Eligibility not confirmed

This is noncredit short-term training, so the college’s degree and diploma financial-aid offers are not automatically available for this program. Federal aid for this cosmetology route is not confirmed. Short-term scholarship funding depends on the course, eligibility rules and available funds.

The Finish Line Grant may help currently enrolled continuing-education students facing an unexpected financial emergency. Awards are limited to $1,000 per student per semester, subject to eligibility, academic progress and funding. Approved funds go to the service provider, not directly to the student.

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Finish Line Grant — emergency assistance

Eligibility: Current enrollment, an unexpected financial emergency and satisfactory academic progress; the college reviews program-completion progress and funding availability.

For currently enrolled continuing-education students facing an unanticipated financial emergency. Eligibility, academic progress and available funds are reviewed; this is not guaranteed tuition coverage. Approved funds go to the service provider, not directly to the student.

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How to enroll

Entry requirements

  • Age: Short-term training is generally open to adults age 18 or older. Enrolled high-school students age 16 or 17 need their principal’s permission; external program rules may add requirements.
  • College admission: You do not need admission to a college degree or diploma program to take short-term courses.
  • First-day documents: The cosmetology program requires a driver’s license and Social Security card.
  • First-day supplies: Bring your textbooks, student kit, black scrubs and black shoes.
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Application steps

  1. Choose the cosmetology course in the short-term training schedule and register before its deadline. Use a separate registration form for each course.
  2. Complete registration and payment through the short-term registration route. Phone/email and mail options are available; course fees are due with registration.
  3. Attend Open House and program orientation. Orientation is on the first day of class.
  4. Bring the required documents and supplies on your first day.
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School approval & accreditation

North Carolina Board school listing
Status:
Active
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Accreditation
Not confirmed

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