Beauty Changes Lives scholarships
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View application detailsOnalaska, Wisconsin
The Salon Professional Academy
566 Theater Road, Onalaska, WI 54650- Program price
- At least $29,790
- Schedule
- Full-time daytime schedule (34 hours/week)
- Program length
- 1,800 hours
- Next start
- Nov 16, 2026
About the program
The Cosmetology 1800 Program combines classroom work with hands-on training on a simulated salon floor serving real guests.
What you get
In its 2026 annual report for students who began between September 1, 2023 and August 31, 2024, the school reported that 33 of 40 available cosmetology students graduated (83%).
Schedules & start dates
Full-time day classes average 34 hours per week: Monday–Thursday, 8:30 AM–4:00 PM, and Friday, 8:30 AM–3:00 PM.
| Study option | Class schedule | Hours per week | Upcoming starts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time | Mon–FriTimes vary by day Monday–Thursday, 8:30 AM–4:00 PM; Friday, 8:30 AM–3:00 PM. | 34 hours/week |
Cost & financial aid
Program price
At least $29,790
Minimum program cost before financial aid
Tuition and books/kit total $29,640. Adding the separate required $150 application fee gives a minimum of $29,790. The $426 iPad with two-year warranty is optional and excluded.
What's included
- Tuition
- $26,400
- Books and kitCombined books and kit cost.
- $3,240
- Application feeListed separately from the school's total estimate for normal completion.
- $150
Optional iPad and two-year warranty
Optional iPad and two-year warrantyNot included in the program totalOptional iPad with two-year warranty.$426
Federal financial aid
Available to qualifying students
Federal financial aid is available for qualified students. Eligible students can use FAFSA and the school's code 041577.
How to enroll
Entry requirements
Admission requires proof of high school graduation or an equivalent credential, proof of age, and the program-specific application fee.
Application steps
Schedule a tour with Admissions, complete the enrollment application during the visit, meet with Financial Aid, and then sign an Enrollment Agreement.
School approval & accreditation
- Wisconsin school or program approval
- Approval number:
- 117 - 87
- Expires:
- Status:
- Active
- Accreditation
- Not confirmed
Sources
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- The Salon Professional Academy cosmetology program School catalog · Retrieved Oct 28, 2026
- Upcoming Start Dates - The Salon Professional Academy Official school source · Retrieved Oct 28, 2026
- Cosmetology Enrollment | The Salon Professional Academy Official school source · Retrieved Oct 28, 2026
- Enrollment Checklist - The Salon Professional Academy Official school source · Retrieved Oct 28, 2026
- Financial Aid - The Salon Professional Academy Official school source · Retrieved Oct 28, 2026
- Scholarships - The Salon Professional Academy Official school source · Retrieved Oct 28, 2026
- Schedule Options - The Salon Professional Academy Official school source · Retrieved Oct 28, 2026
- Wisconsin school or program approval recordState regulator · Retrieved Oct 28, 2026
- Wisconsin school or program approval recordState regulator · Retrieved Oct 28, 2026