Cosmetology
1500 Clock Hour Program
Key Benefits
Cosmetology is the study of all phases of the art and science relating to good grooming. As a Cosmetologist, you are licensed to work in all four of the fields we accredit. You may work with one or more specialties or in the entire field. Whatever you choose, your career options are virtually unlimited. You may choose to be a stylist, salon owner, manager, manicurist, color technician, perm specialist, sales representative, platform artist, cosmetic chemist, Aesthetician, image consultant, makeup artist, etc. The list could go on and on.
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What You Will Study in Cosmetology School
Hygiene & sanitation (80 hours): bacteriology, sterilization, and sanitation;
Related Science (120 hours): chemistry, electricity and properties of the hair and scalp;
Manicuring (100 hours): manicures, pedicures, and the study of the nail and its disorders;
Hairdressing (1000 hours): wet hairstyling, fingerwaving, haircutting, perming, haircoloring, etc.;
Cosmetic Therapy (100 hours): hair removal, makeup application, facials, and the theory of massage;
Salesmanship & Shop Management (50 hours): opening and operating a salon, product knowledge, selling, payroll, etc.;
Shop Deportment (50 hours): effective communication, your professional image, job applications and resumes.
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What You Need To Graduate & Qualify for the Cosmetology Exam
a) Accrue 1500 hours. The hours must be documented legal hours of training in the correct areas required by the State of Arkansas;
b) Must complete one hour of theory for each day attended;
c) Registration and certification of hours;
d) Account and final papers must be in order, including State Board Exam Application, Exit Interview for Loan students, date for mock state board, and financial paperwork settled;
e) Must have grades no less than a 75% in theory and 75% on practicals.
Upon completing your program and having met all the requirements to graduate, including having your balance paid in full, you will be awarded a diploma.
Cosmetology (Jacksonville, Pine Bluff, Conway)
Cost
Q: How much will this program cost me?
A: Tuition and Fees $11,420
Books and Kits $2,250.00
Room/Board Not offered
*Applicable sales tax will be charged on books and kits.
What’s included? See tuition/fee schedule in our course catalog - Catalog-Nov-2011.pdf
Financing
Q: What are my financing options to pay for the program?
A: In addition to any grant/scholarship aid for which they are eligible, 89.12% of graduates used loans to finance their education. The median debt for cosmetology graduates:
Title IV Loans $5,508.00
Private Educational Loans: $0
Institutional Financing Plans: $0
Success
Q: How long will it take me to complete this program?
A: The program is designed to take 12 months to complete.
27.6% of graduates from this program finished in this time.
Q: What are the chances of getting a job when I graduate?
A: The job placement rate for students who complete this program is 82.8%.
Q: What type of jobs will I be able to do with this license?
A: The job opportunities are plentiful. Click on the link below to view Standard Occupational Codes.
(http://www.bls.gov/SOC/)
Aid
Q: How do I apply for Financial Aid?
A: Click on the link to fill out a FAFSA. www.fafsa.ed.gov
Q: How do I fill out my papers for loans?
A: Click on the link to fill out loan paper. www.studentloans.gov
*School code for JAX, CON, and PB Campus 017020
*School code for FT SMITH Campus 015099
*Financial aid is available for those that qualify.
Cosmetology (Fort Smith)
Cost
Q: How much will this program cost me?
A: Tuition and Fees $11,420.00
Books and Kits $2,250.00
Room/Board Not offered
*Applicable sales tax will be charged on books and kits.
What’s included? See tuition/fee schedule in our course catalog - Catalog-Nov-2011.pdf
Financing
Q: What are my financing options to pay for the program?
A: In addition to any grant/scholarship aid for which they are eligible, 86.3% of graduates used loans to finance their education. The median debt for cosmetology graduates:
Title IV Loans $5025
Private Educational Loans: $0
Institutional Financing Plans $0
Success
Q: How long will it take me to complete this program?
A: The program is designed to take 12 months to complete.
27.2% of graduates from this program finished in this time.
Q: What are the chances of getting a job when I graduate?
A: The job placement rate for students who complete this program is 62.90%.
Q: What type of jobs will I be able to do with this license?
A: The job opportunities are plentiful. Click on the link below to view Standard Occupational Codes.
www.bls.gov/SOC
Aid
Q: How do I apply for Financial Aid?
A: Click on the link to fill out a FAFSA. www.fafsa.ed.gov
Q: How do I fill out my papers for loans?
A: Click on the link to fill out loan paper. www.studentloans.gov
*School code for JAX, CON, and PB Campus 017020
*School code for FT SMITH Campus 015099
*Financial aid is available for those that qualify.