Cosmetology is a Diploma program offered by Fortis College in Pensacola, FL. The program takes 60 weeks to complete, with a total tuition of $20,269.
Program Overview
The Cosmetology program prepares students to become professional cosmetologists, ready to work in a variety of salon environments or to operate their own business. Emphasis is on developing the full range of skills used in professional cosmetology practice.
Students train in hair cutting, shampooing, styling, hair coloring, chemical waving and relaxing, hair removal, manicuring and pedicuring, facials, make-up, and scalp and hair treatments, along with business and sales principles, professional ethics, and the state laws governing cosmetology. Students practice in a supervised student salon clinic serving real clients.
What sets this Program apart
- Earn a Cosmetology diploma (1,200 clock hours).
- Hands-on training in cutting, color, chemical services, skin and nail care, and salon business skills.
- Includes a supervised student salon clinic serving real clients.
- Prepares students for the state cosmetology licensure examination.
- Accredited by ABHES.
General Requirements
- A high school diploma or its recognized equivalent, with documentation. Foreign credentials must be translated into English and evaluated as equivalent or higher by a NACES-member service.
- You must be at least 17 years old when your program of study starts.
- Complete an applicant information form and interview with an admissions advisor or other administrative staff.
- Achieve the minimum required score on the Wonderlic Scholastic Level Exam (SLE). A passing score is valid for three years.
- Meet all financial obligations and complete the tuition payment requirements.
- Sign the Fortis enrollment agreement once accepted.
Application Process
- 1Speak to an admissions advisorEvery applicant is assigned an admissions advisor who explains the curriculum and policies and books the interviews you need.
- 2Submit your documentationProvide proof of high school completion and complete the applicant information form. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure Fortis receives every required document.
- 3Sit the Wonderlic SLETake the Scholastic Level Exam and reach this program’s published minimum. Accommodations must be requested under the catalog’s policy — campus staff cannot approve them.
- 4Financial aidFortis participates in federal student aid including Pell Grants, Direct Loans, PLUS Loans and Federal Work-Study. File the FAFSA and meet the campus financial aid office.FAFSA Code for Fortis Institute in Pensacola: E01172Complete FAFSA Application
- 5Sign the enrollment agreementAdmission decisions weigh your fulfilment of the requirements, your previous educational records and your career interests.
School Information
Location
Why Accreditation Is Important
Attending an accredited program means your education has met independently reviewed quality standards designed to protect students.
The Cosmetology program at Fortis Institute in Pensacola is offered at a campus accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).
- A reliable indicator of educational quality
- Eligible for federal Title IV financial aid
- Independently reviewed against published standards
- Recognised by employers in the field
Accreditations
Program Schedule
Classes meet mornings, 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday.
The program is 1,200 clock hours, delivered on-campus, and includes a supervised student salon clinic.
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- January 25th, 2027
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Curriculum
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 870 | Fundamentals | 120 |
| 871 | Sanitation | 120 |
| 872 | Hair & Scalp | 120 |
| 873 | Chemistry | 120 |
| 874 | Chemical Services | 120 |
| 875 | Anatomy & Physiology | 120 |
| 876 | Hair Removal & Nails | 120 |
| 877 | Business | 120 |
| 878 | Principles | 120 |
| 879 | State Board Preparation | 120 |
| Total | 1200 |
Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
The total program cost of $23,034 covers tuition plus the required fees and materials below:
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $20,269 |
| Administrative & technology fee | $100 |
| Student kit | $893 |
| Laptop computer | $941 |
| Textbooks & e-books | $711 |
| Certification / licensure exam | $120 |
| Total program cost | $23,034 |
Financial aid is available to those who qualify. Fortis participates in federal student aid programs including Pell Grants, Federal Direct Loans, Direct PLUS Loans for parents, and Federal Work-Study. Complete the FAFSA and speak with the campus financial aid office to learn what you are eligible for.
Career Outcomes
Graduates are prepared to seek entry-level employment in a salon setting or to operate their own cosmetology business.
Cosmetology graduates must appear before the state cosmetology board and pass the state examination to receive a license; a valid state license is required to work as a cosmetologist. Licensing requirements vary by state.
What to expect as a Fortis student
Fortis is a career-focused college. The Cosmetology program follows a set, sequenced schedule combining classroom and mannequin practice with a supervised student salon clinic where you perform services on clients from the public under an instructor's supervision.
School Information
Location
Why Accreditation Is Important
Attending an accredited program means your education has met independently reviewed quality standards designed to protect students.
The Cosmetology program at Fortis Institute in Pensacola is offered at a campus accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).
- A reliable indicator of educational quality
- Eligible for federal Title IV financial aid
- Independently reviewed against published standards
- Recognised by employers in the field