Florence, South Carolina

Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology – Florence

2443 West Lucas Street, Florence, SC 29501
Visit website (843) 679-3778
Program price
$21,675
Schedule
daytime schedule
Program length
1,500 hours
Next start
Nov 30, 2026

About the program

Kenneth Shuler’s Florence campus offers a 1,500-hour cosmetology program covering hair cutting, coloring, texture services, nail care, makeup and business skills. Training moves through Skill, Design, Style and Master levels, combining classroom and mannequin practice with supervised experience in the student salon.

What you get

You receive a diploma after completing 1,500 training hours, required theory and practical work, a cumulative grade of at least 75%, and the required exams with scores of at least 75%. Tuition and any overtime charges must be paid or covered by an approved payment arrangement before your final hours.

Students transferring more than 750 approved cosmetology hours receive a certificate of completion instead. The school award is not a cosmetology license; the program prepares you for South Carolina’s licensing examination.

Schedules & start dates

Daytime classes run 9:00 AM–3:45 PM. The school lists four- and five-day patterns, but does not assign a specific daytime weekly pattern to each campus. An evening cosmetology option is not confirmed for Florence.

Study optionClass scheduleHours per weekUpcoming starts
Daytime
Daytime
Class scheduleDays not listed9:00 AM–3:45 PM

Four- and five-day daytime patterns are listed; the weekly pattern varies by option and campus.

Weekly hoursNot listedUpcoming starts

Cost & financial aid

Program price

$21,675

Approximate total program cost before financial aid

The $21,675 program total includes tuition, the kit and tax, books, lab fees, and the application fee. Uniforms, name tags, mock-board materials, licensing-exam materials and exam fees are separate. The school pays the first South Carolina exam application fee when you apply within six months of eligibility. Additional-instruction charges may apply if you exceed your contracted allowance for absences.

What's included

Tuition
$17,937
Application fee
$100
Kit(s) + taxIncludes tax.
$2,338
Books
$600
Lab fees
$700

Federal financial aid

Available to qualifying students

Federal student aid is available to students who qualify. Complete the FAFSA using the Florence campus school code, E40441. Funding options include Pell Grants, federal loans, scholarship opportunities and payment arrangements.

This campus holds NACCAS accreditation with financial-reporting requirements. NACCAS placed it under financial monitoring effective March 4, 2026.

See financial aid steps

Scholarship opportunities

Eligibility: Subject to the funding program’s eligibility requirements.

The school lists Jump Start and external scholarship opportunities. Award requirements vary.

Payment arrangements

Tuition is due on the first day unless prior arrangements are made with the financial aid office; terms follow the enrollment contract.

How to enroll

Entry requirements

  • Be at least 17 by your projected graduation date.
  • Provide proof of high-school graduation, a GED, or an associate degree or higher.
  • Provide a valid driver’s license or photo ID and a Social Security card.
  • Complete the application, admissions interview and financial arrangements.

Application steps

  1. Request program information and submit your application with the $100 non-refundable application fee.
  2. Arrange an admissions appointment and complete the required interview.
  3. Complete your financial arrangements and enrollment paperwork before starting.
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School approval & accreditation

South Carolina school or program approval
Approval number:
1128
Status:
Active
Accreditation
NACCASNational Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and SciencesAbout NACCAS accreditation

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