FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Cosmetology

Q. How long is the Cosmetology program?
A. The program will take approximately 56 weeks to complete. That’s about 12 ½ months, full time.

Q. Do you have a part time Cosmetology program?
A. No.

Q. When I graduate from school what does my license cover?
A. With a cosmetology license you are licensed to do hair, nails, and skin care.

Q. How do I fill out my FAFSA?
A. You can go to www.fafsa.ed.gov and use our school code 041577, or you can do a paper version, which can be obtained by contacting our Financial Aid Administrator. 

Q. What does my tuition cover?
A. Your tuition covers the 56 weeks of education, books, and supplies. You do not need to purchase a kit while at The Academy. You tuition covers your mannequins, styling tools, and other necessary supplies. 

Q. How many nights do I have to be in school?
A. Schedules are designed to allow you to be in the school for two nights a week. This way you have experience working evening hours, and what that time will be like while in an actual salon. 

Q. Do I get any time off while in school?
A. Along with the holidays outlined in our catalog, we do have an incentive program for students who maintain their 85% attendance and 85% GPA. Student who do this receive an entire week off half way through the program.

 

Aesthetics

Q. What is aesthetics?
A. Aesthetics is the study of the skin. The aesthetic program here at The Academy covers skin care, makeup application, body waxing and treatments.

Q. How long is the program?
A. The aesthetics program is a part time evening program. It will take about 39 weeks to complete, or about 10 months.

Q. Do you offer a morning program?
A. At this time we do not.

Q. Do you offer a full time aesthetics program?
A. At this time we do not.

Nail Technology

Q. Do I just do pedicures and artificial nails?
A. No. Being a licensed nail technician gives you the flexibility to do pedicures, artificial nails, as well as basic and spa manicures.

Q. How long is the program?
A. This program is a part time evening program. It will take 29 weeks to complete or about 7 1/2 months.

Q. What is the schedule?
A. Classes meet Mondays 5pm-9pm, Tuesdays & Wednesdays 4:30pm-9:00pm, and every other Saturday 9am-4pm (with a one hour lunch)

Q. What if I have allergies?
A. We have latex free gloves for our students to wear, who have allergies. That way your skin is not in direct contact with the products.