Bridges Award
Eligibility: Eligible BAVTS high school seniors in the listed career fields; not established as adult-program tuition assistance.
The award can support additional industry training, essential hand tools or college expenses.
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Bethlehem Area Vocational-Technical School
3300 Chester Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18020- Program price
- $12,000
- Schedule
- evening schedule
- Program length
- 1,250 hoursTwo-year program; minimum 15 months
- Next start
- Not available
About the program
The adult evening hybrid program covers hair design, skincare, nail care and salon business skills across 1,250 hours. It combines online coursework with studio training and includes OSHA 10 certification. The school also offers a separate three-year high school cosmetology route.
What you get
The curriculum is designed to prepare students for the Pennsylvania State Board of Cosmetology licensing exam.
Schedules & start dates
Adult classes meet Tuesday through Thursday from 4 PM to 9 PM, combining online coursework and hands-on studio training. The school describes a two-year program with a minimum completion time of 15 months.
| Study option | Class schedule | Hours per week | Upcoming starts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evening Hybrid Two-year program; minimum 15 months | Tue–Thu4:00 PM–9:00 PM Adult classes meet Tuesday through Thursday, 4–9 PM, with online coursework and hands-on studio training. The school describes the course as a two-year program and also states a minimum of 15 months. | Not listed | Not listed |
Cost & financial aid
Program price
$12,000
Approximate total program cost before financial aid
The adult program’s $12,000 course fee includes the professional cosmetology kit, required textbooks and online learning access.
What's included
- Course fee ($12,000)The course fee includes the professional cosmetology kit, required textbooks, and online learning access.
- $12,000
Federal financial aid
Eligibility not confirmed
Eligible high school seniors can apply for the Bridges Award for further training, essential tools or college expenses.
How to enroll
Entry requirements
The adult program requires no prior experience and has no residency requirement.
School approval & accreditation
- Pennsylvania school or program approval
- Approval number:
- CS000494L
- Status:
- Active
- Accreditation
- Not confirmed
Sources
View source list6 sources
- Bethlehem Area Vocational-Technical School school catalog School catalog · Retrieved Oct 31, 2026
- AE Cosmetology Careers Official school source · Retrieved Oct 31, 2026
- Staff Directory – BETA Official school source · Retrieved Oct 31, 2026
- Adult/Continuing Education Official school source · Retrieved Oct 31, 2026
- Service and Safety Cluster Official school source · Retrieved Oct 31, 2026
- Pennsylvania school or program approval recordState regulator · Retrieved Oct 28, 2026