Stone monument sign reading “Southside Virginia Community College Christanna Campus” in front of a landscaped entrance and campus buildings.

Alberta, Virginia

Southside Virginia Community College

109 Campus Drive, Alberta, VA 23821
Visit website 434-949-1000
Program price
At least $5,355
Schedule
daytime schedule
Program length
One year; fall, spring and summer semesters.
Next start
Not available

About the program

Christanna Campus offers a one-year cosmetology certificate for adult learners, combining classroom theory with hands-on hair, skin and nail training. The course runs through fall, spring and summer and requires 30 college credits. College credits are distinct from clock hours. Training also covers sanitation, safety, professional development and client relations.

What you get

You work toward the Cosmetology License Preparation Career Studies Certificate, a college award rather than a professional license.

  • Complete the required curriculum, earning at least 25% of the credits at Southside and a 2.0 GPA in the studies that count toward graduation.
  • Apply for graduation through SIS, complete required assessments, settle your college account and return college materials.
  • The program prepares you for Virginia’s cosmetology exams. Passing the required exams is a separate step toward becoming a licensed cosmetologist.
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Schedules & start dates

Adult daytime theory and practical classes are at Christanna Campus in Alberta. Adult evening and dual-enrollment classes are at Estes Community Center in Chase City, a separate teaching location.

Study optionClass scheduleHours per weekUpcoming starts
Adult Day
DaytimeOn campus

One year; fall, spring and summer.

Class schedule

At Christanna Campus in Alberta; individual courses have separate meeting times.

Weekly hoursNot listedUpcoming startsNot listed

Cost & financial aid

Program price

At least $5,355

Minimum program cost before financial aid

The minimum below covers 30 credits at Virginia-resident rates: tuition, parking and student activity fees, before financial aid. It does not include additional course fees, books, supplies or licensing expenses. Out-of-state rates differ, and tuition rates may change during the program.

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What's included

Virginia-resident tuition30 required credits at $175 per credit, using rates beginning fall 2026.
$5,250
Parking fee30 required credits at $1.75 per credit.
$52.50
Student activity fee30 required credits at $1.75 per credit.
$52.50

Federal financial aid

Available to qualifying students

Eligible students can apply for grants and work-study through FAFSA. Southside does not participate in federal or state student-loan programs. Admission to an eligible program and financial-aid eligibility are required; funding is not guaranteed. Foundation scholarships and a monthly Nelnet payment plan are separate options.

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Nelnet tuition payment plan

Eligibility: Enroll during registration periods; payment schedules depend on enrollment date.

Monthly tuition payments by automatic bank-account or credit-card draft; not a loan and no credit check.

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Virginia Guaranteed Assistance Program

Eligibility: At least one year of Virginia residency, Virginia high-school graduation with a GPA of at least 2.5, full-time attendance, and remaining financial need; subject to funding.

Limited state grant funding for eligible full-time students in fall and spring.

Virginia Commonwealth Award

Eligibility: At least one year of Virginia residency, at least half-time attendance, and remaining financial need; funding is limited.

Limited state grant assistance for tuition and fees; it does not cover books.

VCCS Grant

Eligibility: Virginia residency and financial need; not available after a bachelor’s degree.

Need-based assistance with book fees included in tuition and tuition when needed.

How to enroll

Entry requirements

Southside’s general college admission routes are:

  • A high-school diploma or equivalent; or
  • Being 18 or older and demonstrating academic readiness through reading, writing and mathematics assessment.

New certificate-seeking students complete the Direct Enrollment Placement Survey or provide GED transcripts. New applicants also verify their identity using a camera-enabled device and photo ID.

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Application steps

  1. Complete Southside’s free online admission application.
  2. Complete identity verification with a camera-enabled device and photo ID.
  3. Complete the Direct Enrollment Placement Survey or provide GED transcripts for college-level enrollment.
  4. Arrange tuition payment or verified financial aid to complete registration.
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School approval & accreditation

Virginia school license
Approval number:
1205001374
Expires:
Status:
Active
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Accreditation
Not confirmed

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