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McAllen, Texas

G.A. Beauty & Barber School

3301 N Ware Rd. Suite A, McAllen, TX 78501

Active Texas license · 705162

Visit school website Call (956) 664-2233
A group of students and staff pose outside the G.A. Beauty School storefront beneath signs reading “GA Beauty,” “School · Student Practitioners,” and “Classes en Español.”
Source
Program price
$9,955
Schedule
Full-time and part-time options
Program length
1,000 hours34 weeks full-time; 50 weeks part-time
Next start
Not available

Cosmetology program

G.A. Beauty & Barber School offers a 1,000-hour cosmetology program in McAllen described as taking 34 weeks full-time; 50 weeks part-time. Documented options include full-time study at 30 hours per week and part-time study at 20 hours per week. This postsecondary beauty school enrolls applicants who meet its age and secondary-education requirements. This profile includes a program price of $9,955. G.A. Beauty & Barber School has active Texas license and federal aid for qualifying students.

Credential
diploma

Who this program is for

This postsecondary beauty school enrolls applicants who meet its age and secondary-education requirements.

Education setting
Private career school
Who can enroll
Adult enrollment

Eligibility: Applicants must be at least 16 and normally need a high school diploma, completion transcript, GED, valid online diploma, or recognized foreign equivalent. The catalog also describes an ability-to-benefit admission route.

Price details

$9,955

The school lists this as the total program price. Last checked Aug 19, 2026.

Tuition$9,350
Kit and supplies$1,340
Registration fee$125
Other required costs$120
Program total$9,955

Schedule and start dates

Full-time daytime schedule (30 hours/week)

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Class time
8:30 AM–4:30 PM
Duration
34 weeks

Part-time daytime schedule (20 hours/week)

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Class time
8:30 AM–1:30 PM
Duration
50 weeks

Next start date

Not available

Scholarships and payment options

Scholarship

School Scholarships

Eligibility: For students who qualify; the Night Owl Scholarship is for students enrolled in evening programs.

The school lists Night Owl and Debt-Free scholarships but does not state award amounts or application deadlines.

Last checked Aug 19, 2026

Payment plan

Monthly Payment Plan

Monthly payments are due on the 15th; the catalog states a $500 minimum monthly payment and a $5 daily late fee after the 15th.

Last checked Aug 19, 2026

Veteran benefit

Veterans Affairs Education Benefits

Eligibility: Eligible veterans and service members.

Veterans Affairs education benefits are listed for eligible veterans and service members.

Last checked Aug 19, 2026

Private financing

Alternative Loans

Alternative loans from banks and credit unions are described as an additional funding option.

Last checked Aug 19, 2026

License, accreditation, and financial aid

Texas license
ActiveExpires Jul 18, 2027Texas license 705162About Texas school approval
Accreditation
Not confirmed
Federal aid
Available to qualifying studentsThe school states that it participates in Title IV federal student aid programs.

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