Cosmetology Operator is a Certificate program offered by BK Cosmo College of Cosmetology in Kerrville, TX. The program takes 1,000 clock hours — approx. 8 months full time to complete, with a total tuition of $13,500.
Program Overview
The Cosmetology Operator’s course prepares you for the TDLR Cosmetology license exam and includes a full, comprehensive study of all aspects of Cosmetology. This course is designed to prepare you for success in hairdressing and related fields.
Course description. Students will receive training in the art and science of cosmetology. Course Type: Full Time / Daytime, five days a week, Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Course Length: 1000 Clock Hours, approx. 8 months.
Licensure. To be eligible for a Cosmetology license in Texas, an applicant must pass a written and practical examination, submit a completed application on a TDLR approved form, pay the TDLR fees, be at least 17 years of age, have a high school diploma or equivalent, and have completed 1,000 hours of cosmetology curriculum in a beauty culture school.
What sets this Program apart
Our school. Located in the heart of the beautiful Texas Hill Country in Kerrville, Texas, BK Cosmo College of Cosmetology was originally established by Kay and Bill Conlee in 1973 as Conlee’s College of Cosmetology. Renamed as BK Cosmo College of Cosmetology in 2019, the school is now under the guidance of Brandy and Kevin Scoggins and is the only nationally accredited College of Cosmetology in the Hill Country.
Our purpose. BK Cosmo College provides highly exceptional education for students studying cosmetology to ensure they have the skills, confidence, and knowledge to be successful in the field of cosmetology and cosmetology instruction.
Our staff. The owners bring a wealth of business management and customer service experience as well as a passion for education and helping students improve their professional & personal lives through development of career skills, strong work ethic and professionalism.
Trusted brands. Trusted by the world’s best beauty brands. We’re nationally accredited with NACCAS, licensed by TDLR, and are certified with the U.S. Department of Education.
Admission Requirements and Process
Admission procedures. A student may print an application for enrollment from the website or come to the school and pick one up between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Applications for enrollment will need to be turned into the school along with a $25 application fee. Application fee allows the school to process the application for enrollment and has nothing to do with financial aid.
Admission requirements. All applicants must demonstrate that they have proper motivation and qualifications to successfully complete the course. The school admits, as regular students (cosmetology student), persons having a high school diploma, a General Education Development (GED) certificate or have passed a valid examination administered by a certified testing agency that measures the person’s ability to benefit from training. All students must be over the compulsory high school age of seventeen (17). Foreign Diplomas or Transcripts must be translated to English and evaluated from a recognized agency. BK Cosmo College of Cosmetology does NOT admit Ability-to-Benefit students.
Interview. All students wishing to enroll must complete an interview with the Admissions Representative. BK Cosmo College of Cosmetology will teach all students how to manage and maintain clients and bookings, people skills such as: communication, salesmanship, job readiness and professionalism as well as the TDLR required content. Everything that is taught at BK Cosmo College of Cosmetology will be able to be applied in a job setting.
Transfer and returning students. Transfer students will be able to have their hours and practical assignments applied to our institution. Students who leave the school and later wish to return will return in the same standing in which they left. Students who left not in good standing may be readmitted at the professional judgment of the Director.
Non-immigrant students. BK Cosmo College of Cosmetology is authorized under Federal Law to enroll non-immigrant alien students.
General Requirements
- Over age 17All students must be over the compulsory high school age of seventeen (17).
- High school diploma or GEDHave a high school diploma or a General Education Development (GED) certificate; the enrollment application asks you to provide documentation (Diploma, GED, or Transcript).
- Enrollment application and feeTurn in the enrollment application to the school along with the $25 non-refundable application fee; cash, check and money orders are accepted.
- Admissions interviewComplete an interview with the Admissions Representative.
- Passport photosTwo (2) passport sized pictures are needed to be placed on the student permit.
Application Process
- 1Request informationFill out the admissions information form and someone from the BK Cosmo admissions department will reach out to you as soon as possible to answer questions, help you get enrolled in school, or assist with financial aid.
- 2Submit the Enrollment ApplicationComplete the BK Cosmo College of Cosmetology Enrollment Application and return it with the $25.00 Enrollment Application Fee.
- 3Interview with AdmissionsAll students wishing to enroll must complete an interview with the Admissions Representative.
- 4Complete the FAFSAA free application for Federal Student Aid may be completed online; BK Cosmo’s FAFSA code is 013700.FAFSA Code for Kerrville: 013700FAFSA at studentaid.gov
- 5Sign the Enrollment AgreementPay in full, arrange Financial Aid Funding, or make the down payment ($125.00 plus application fees) at the time of signing the Enrollment Agreement.
Program Schedule
Full time, days. The Cosmetology Operator course is a full time course that takes place Monday - Friday from 9am to 4pm: 1000 clock hours, approximately 8 months.
Start dates. All classes start on the second Monday of the month or as space allows, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Regular scheduled hours will start on the following Tuesday or Wednesday.
Lunch and make-up hours. Students are required to clock out for a one-half hour (30 minute) lunch break. Students may come in as early as 8:30 to make up hours, and can also stay late Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday to make up hours.
Calendar. BK Cosmo College of Cosmetology operates year-round and is closed for New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and the day after, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and the day after, and New Year’s Eve. The school follows Kerrville ISD when schools are canceled or delayed; scheduled time missed due to school delays and or cancellations must be made up within 30 calendar days.
Time frame. All students must attend 70% of their educational program in no longer than 143% of the published length of the program (1,430 hours maximum for the 1,000-hour course).
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Why Accreditation Is Important
Attending an accredited school means its training has been reviewed against independent standards that protect students.
This school: BK Cosmo College of Cosmetology is nationally accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts & Sciences (NACCAS) and authorized by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) to operate as a Cosmetology School in the State of Texas.
- A reliable indicator of educational quality
- Reviewed against independent standards
- Recognized by employers and licensing boards
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Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
Tuition and fees. Per the Operator Course page:
- Tuition: $13,500
- Books and Kits: $4,100 (Textbooks plus hair, skin care, and lash kits)
- Registration Fee: $125
- Non-Refundable Application Fee: $25
- State Permit Fee: $25
- Total: $17,775
The amounts shown above include costs for the entire program, assuming normal time to completion. Note that this information is subject to change. The school’s 2020 catalog printed $12,500 tuition and a $15,175 total for the course; the website’s figures are the current ones.
Other costs. PSI Licensing Exam Fee (written exam): $55; PSI Licensing Exam Fee (practical exam): $76; TDLR License Application: $50. You’ll need basic classroom supplies (pens, paper, notebook, etc.). Examinations will be booked and paid for through PSI; the Cosmetology State Licensure Application fee of $50 will be paid to TDLR.
Financing. Financing for this program may be available through grants, scholarships, loans (federal and private) and institutional financing plans. BK Cosmo College of Cosmetology is an eligible institution under the Pell Grant Program; a free application for Federal Student Aid may be completed online, using FAFSA code 013700. To receive financial aid, a student must maintain satisfactory progress in attendance and academics. BK Cosmo College of Cosmetology also accepts Veteran’s GI Bill® and is eligible to train Veteran Students (Chapter 13), War Orphans and Widows (Chapter 35) and In-Service Veterans. GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Paying for school. Course tuition may be paid in full, in advance, or in installments on or before the beginning of each month. Methods of payment include full payment at time of signing the Enrollment Agreement, Financial Aid Funding, down payment ($125.00 plus application fees) paid at time of signing agreement with balance paid prior to start date or through an approved payment plan. Payments may be made by cash, check, money order, or through non-federal agency or loan programs.
Additional charges. If it takes longer to finish the required course hours and or practical requirements than the given contracted amount, an over contract fee is charged at $12.50 per additional hour. There is a $150 drop fee for withdrawals and terminations.
Cancellation. If the student or school cancels the Enrollment Agreement more than three (3) business days after signing, but on or before the fifth (5th) scheduled course day, the student is entitled to a refund of all tuition fees paid; after the fifth scheduled course day, a percentage of the tuition is retained by the school and/or refunded to the student per the school’s tuition adjustment schedule. For students who withdraw or are terminated during the last 50% of the scheduled course, the school may retain 100% of tuition and fees paid.
Curriculum
Course outline. Students will receive training in the art and science of cosmetology. The 1,000 clock hours are taught as Hair Care (800 hours), Nail Care (100 hours) and Skin Care (100 hours), listed in the table below. The Cosmetology Operator’s course prepares you for the TDLR Cosmetology license exam and includes a full, comprehensive study of all aspects of Cosmetology.
What you’ll learn. Hair Styling, Cutting, Perming, Coloring, Facials and Skincare, Artificial Nail Techniques, Manicures and Pedicures, Make-up Application, Hair Removal, Eyelash Extensions, and Updo’s.
Instructional method. The course will use lectures, demonstrations and student participation. Students will demonstrate their competency in cosmetology theory and practice through mannequin repetitions and clinic activities. Instruction will be supplemented with visual aids, student exercises, student presentation and other teaching techniques. Instructors are required to critique and grade the student’s work.
Grading. Students are graded in three areas: academic learning, practical learning and student salon experience. Academic learning is assessed through tests, workbooks, and other assignments given from textbooks; practical learning through hands on completion of assigned work; and student salon experience through professionalism, organization, salon duties. Students must maintain a grade point average of 70 or above to be considered making satisfactory progress.
Course content and materials. Students will be taught behaviors and people skills such as: communication, salesmanship, job readiness and professionalism as well as the TDLR required content. Course reference materials: Milady 13th Edition. Books and kits include textbooks plus hair, skin care, and lash kits.
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Career Outcomes
Typical career options for a licensed Cosmetologist. Hair Stylist, Salon Owner, Sales Consultant, Fashion Show Stylist, Photo/Movie Stylist, Beauty Magazine Writer, Manicurist, Salon Manager, Director of Education, Makeup Artist, and Platform Artist/Educator.
After graduation. Students that graduate from the Cosmetology program, and receive their state license, have the opportunity to work in a licensed shop as a licensed cosmetologist. Students that graduate the Cosmetology program have the skill set which allows them to potentially work in areas of cosmetology supply, retail, beauty, or sales. Our goal is to train the student for entry-level employment as a colorist, sales representative, hair stylist, platform artist, salon manager or a salon owner.
Licensure and placement. The school’s Resources page reports that of the students enrolled to be Cosmetology Operators, 93% were licensed in 2018, and 100% were placed into jobs.
Job placement. BK Cosmo College of Cosmetology does not guarantee employment to any student. However, the school is available to all graduating students for employment assistance in their related field. Services offered include reviewing resumes, scheduling interviews, posting help wanted advertisements on the bulletin board and one-on-one notification of positions that might be available. Representatives from salons in the surrounding areas come to the school frequently.
What to expect as a BK Cosmo College of Cosmetology student
A real salon. All services are performed by students under the supervision of our licensed, professional instructors in a professional salon setting: cuts, styles, color, fashion color, bleach, straightening, braiding, roller sets, perms and updo styles, and facials, masks, make up and waxing.
Work-study on the clinic floor. This is a work-study program and the experience for the student is gained by working on the client until the service is finished. No haircut or service will leave the building without being checked by an instructor; the instructors sign client tickets and folders when the service is checked.
Professional dress. The Student Dress Code is based on industry standards in the careers for which our students are preparing and is intended to promote consistency and uniformity within the school. Students are expected to dress professional and fashionable, using good taste and judgement in matters concerning dress and appearance.
Attendance. Students must be clocked in and in the classroom when class starts, in full dress code. Students are only allowed 3 tardies per month, and cell phones are not allowed on the clinic floor during school hours.
Support. Faculty and Staff are available for tutoring assistance; instructors are available 15 minutes before class and from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Thursdays. Monthly counseling is done by the Director or Assistant Director every month, where the student is given a progress report and academics and attendance are discussed. We offer academic counseling, and students experiencing personal problems can be referred to off campus organizations.
Physical demands. Cosmetologists and Instructors can expect to stand for long periods; shoes with proper support are beneficial. Benefits of career Cosmetologists and Instructors are: insurance, vacation, profit sharing, sick pay, flexibility in hours, emotional rewards, personal gratification and making new relationships.
Other Programs at Kerrville
BK Cosmo College of Cosmetology in Kerrville, TX also offers this program at 320 W. Water Street, Suite E, Kerrville, TX 78028.