Esthetics (Part-Time Evening)

Lean into your passion for beautiful skin in our 600-hour esthetics program. You can learn about facials, makeup applications, waxing, body treatments, and so much more! We are an accredited, science-based esthetics school in White Plains, New York, with decades of experience.

As a student in our esthetics program, you have the opportunity to study proven techniques and practice your skills on real clients in our day spa. Whether you are enrolled in our full-time program or our convenient part-time program, your esthetics education could prepare you for a professional career in the ever-growing skincare industry.

The esthetics course covers three major subjects: facials, makeup applications, and waxing. Besides these three subjects, you can also receive certification in microdermabrasion, microcurrent, body treatments, and light chemical peels. We want you to be ready for a career as a licensed esthetician, which is why we also cover topics like spa management, customer service, and other business skills.

When you study esthetics at New York School of Esthetics, you can benefit from decades of experience. Our instructors understand what it takes to be a professional esthetician and strive to provide an educational experience that goes beyond current skincare trends. You can learn the science behind skincare through classroom work and hands-on learning in the student clinic. The clinic serves as a full-day spa for real clients from the community, and students perform services, such as facials, microdermabrasion, waxing, body treatments, and more. All services are provided under the direct supervision of licensed instructors.

Course objectives. At the end of the Esthetics Program, the student will be able to perform the basic techniques within Skin Care, Waxing and Makeup; perform State Board Procedures; apply academic learning and practical learning techniques to deliver correct procedures; and perform advanced treatments within skin care.

Student Skincare Kit. Each student in the Esthetics program will receive a Dermalogica skincare kit equipped with a large variety of professional products, including cleansers, toners, serums, moisturizers, anti-aging products, exfoliants and more. During the hands-on part of the education process, students work in the clinic and have the opportunity to learn about additional skincare lines from our back bar.

Graduation requirements. Passing of final written exam; overall passing average minimum of 70%; complete all practical and theory requirements; all unpaid balances must be paid; all 600 hours must be completed; complete exit paperwork and attend exit interview. When all the above are met, a Diploma will be issued.

As a hybrid esthetics school, we offer full-time and part-time schedules for our students. New York School of Esthetics is accredited by the NACCAS and prepares students to sit for the State Exam. Besides our Esthetics program, we also offer a Paramedical Esthetics program, a Waxing program, and three advanced courses for licensed professionals. Unlike some other schools, we focus on science-based skincare rather than the current trends. Finally, our staff and instructors are an excellent support network for students who want to start their own business.

We are proud to be a Dermalogica Partnership School, and our students receive Dermalogica products in their student kits.

All students who wish to enroll in our esthetics school must have a high school diploma or GED, submit a valid photo ID, be at least 17 years of age, and complete our admissions interview process. We do accept transfer students under certain conditions; transfer of instructional hours is limited to the number of instructional hours successfully completed with a minimum of C, and tuition and fees will be pro-rated.

Part-time evening schedule. Part-time students could complete the program in as few as 52.5 weeks. Part-time evening classes are held Monday through Wednesday, from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm, with a 15 minute break. This is 12 hours per week and is ideal for students who have full-time work or other daytime commitments.

We have several start dates throughout the year; contact the school for upcoming start dates (the catalogue’s published start dates are for 2025 and have passed).

School closings. Martin Luther King Day, Presidents’ Day, spring break (Easter Sunday week), Memorial Day, Juneteenth, summer vacation (July 4th week), Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving break (Thanksgiving through Sunday) and winter break (Christmas Day through New Year’s Day).

Cost of attendance. Tuition $9,475; student kit $700; books $450; educational materials/software $150; uniform $60; non-refundable registration fee $100. Total $10,935.

Federal financial aid. We are a Title IV, NACCAS-accredited school that participates in the Federal Pell Grant and Federal Direct Loan programs. Federal financial aid is available to those who qualify, and you can find out if you qualify by filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®). New York School of Esthetics’ school code is 041905. Title IV programs offered: Pell Grant; Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans; Parent PLUS loans (for dependent students).

How much you could receive. Pell Grant: eligible amount is determined by the Student Aid Index (SAI). Direct Subsidized Loan for both independent and dependent students: $2,333. Direct Unsubsidized Loan for independent students: $4,000. Direct Unsubsidized Loan for dependent students: $1,333. Direct Parent PLUS Loan: the eligible amount is the cost of attendance minus all other financial aid received.

Method of payment. Upon registration, a student must pay the $100 non-refundable registration fee, and then choose one of the following payment methods. Payment in full (new student): if a student chooses to pay in full, they will receive a tuition discount of $524.00; payment must be made in full 2 weeks prior to start date. Monthly payment plan: a tuition deposit is required before the start of school, which is determined at the point of registration; the balance of the tuition may be paid in monthly installments, without accruing any interest or fees, over a period not to exceed 5 months.

Lumion Tuition Program. Our school has partnered with a loan provider company called Lumion Tuition Program. It allows you to take out a personal loan based entirely upon your credit score or your co-signer’s credit score.

Make-up hours. An hourly rate of $15.79 may apply for make-up hours to bring you to satisfactory progress. Charges will apply only after the scheduled graduation date.

New York School of Esthetics prepares students to sit for the State Exam. While we cannot guarantee employment, we do offer career assistance to our students. New York School of Esthetics & Day Spa offers lifetime placement assistance to all graduates.

• Licensed esthetician in a spa or resort
• Spa owner or manager
• Waxing specialist
• Makeup specialist
• Product line creator
• Educator in an esthetics school
• Retail or marketing positions related to esthetics
• Research and development for esthetics products

Licensing requirements. NYS requires that you attend a NYS licensed school to obtain the 600 hours required so you may qualify to take your state exam. A $10.00 fee is required for your temp. license and $40.00 for your permanent license. You will have to pay $15.00 to take your written exam and $15.00 to take your practical exam. In total, you will pay $80 in fees to obtain your permanent license. After you pass your NYS Board, you will then be issued a license that will need to be renewed every 4 years with a renewal fee of $40.00. Please make note, NY State Application requires disclosure of any criminal offenses.

Gain Hands-on Experience. The Day Spa at New York School of Esthetics is where you practice your newly learned skills on real clients under the direct supervision of licensed instructors. The Day Spa offers a true-to-life spa atmosphere that can help you gain hands-on experience and develop real-world ideas, techniques, and creativity that will be required once you are a licensed professional.

A Safe and Welcoming Educational Environment. New York School of Esthetics has theory classrooms, a separate practical classroom, and a senior clinic designed as a spa. We are equipped with up-to-date machines and equipment, including high-frequency, galvanic, microdermabrasion, and microcurrent. We also have paraffin warmers, waxing units, hot cabinets, a body treatment room, sanitizer machines, and more. Our facilities are handicap accessible and can be reached from an elevator.

NYS Licensed Instructors. The instructors at New York School of Esthetics are licensed professionals who strive to provide each student with the best esthetics education possible. When you come to our school, you become part of a community of professional estheticians with decades of industry experience.

Our Location. We are centrally located in White Plains, NY, with easy access to public transportation. Our facilities are one block from the Metro-North Railroad, buses, and the Bronx River Parkway. Take Exit 5 off I-287.