Appleton, Wisconsin

The Salon Professional Academy

3355 West College Avenue, Appleton, WI 54914
Visit website 920-944-2758
Program price
At least $24,285.58
Schedule
Full-time schedule
Program length
1,800 hours54 weeks
Next start
Nov 16, 2026

About the program

This full-time cosmetology program combines 1,800 hours of training with a length of about 54 weeks. You study haircutting and styling, color and chemical services, and business and client-service skills, with hands-on practice in the student salon.

What you get

  • Complete the academy’s 1,800 hours, coursework, and satisfactory academic progress requirements.
  • Training prepares you for Wisconsin’s state board exam. Earning a professional cosmetology license is a separate step from completing school.

Schedules & start dates

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Full-time

54 weeks

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Cost & financial aid

Program price

At least $24,285.58

Minimum program cost before financial aid

Includes tuition and fees plus the required textbooks and kit, which includes a Chromebook. Academy-approved clothing, shoes, and basic class supplies cost extra. Living expenses and professional licensing costs are separate.

What's included

Tuition and FeesTwo academic years of tuition and fees for cosmetology.
$21,600
Textbooks and KitRequired cosmetology textbooks and kit, including sales tax and shipping and handling.
$2,685.58

Federal financial aid

Available to qualifying students

Federal financial aid is available to students who qualify. Scholarships and payment plans are also available, with separate eligibility and award requirements.

TSPA Tuition Scholarship for Cosmetology

TSPA lists tuition scholarships for cosmetology.

Redken Scholarship

Eligibility: Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and be accepted or enrolled at TSPA Appleton. Current Appleton students need at least an 85% GPA and 90% attendance; recommendation and employee/family exclusions apply.

Funds are applied directly to tuition, fees, and books.

Payment plans

Payment plans are available.

How to enroll

Entry requirements

No prior beauty-industry experience is required; the program starts with foundational skills and builds toward advanced techniques.

Application steps

  1. Request program information or book a campus tour.
  2. Speak with admissions about your start date, required paperwork, and payment arrangements.
Contact admissions

School approval & accreditation

Wisconsin school or program approval
Approval number:
146 - 87
Expires:
Status:
Active
Accreditation
Not confirmed

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