Barbering to Cosmetology Crossover

Tuition, calculated. The catalog prints no separate price for this route. Transfer students are assessed the per clock hour rate for Cosmetology, $15.00, so 300 hours come to $4,500.00 in tuition. Transfer students also purchase the Cosmetology Education Kit, $534.00, and every applicant pays the $25.00 application fee. The catalog does not say whether the registration fee, TDLR fee, technical kit, textbook or digital kit apply to this route, so no total is given.

Transfer and re-entry students. Transfer students and students who are approved to re-enter their program are assessed a per clock hour rate of $15.00 for the remainder of their program, and transfer students purchase the education kit at an additional cost.

Paying. The school accepts cash, credit card, and personal check payments. A convenience fee of 3.5% is applied to payments made through Coursekey and/or ACH. The total charges for a period of attendance are equivalent to the cost of the entire program, due to the length of the program. Financial aid recipients understand that monies received on their behalf are applied first to tuition costs.

Federal financial aid. Financial aid is available to those who qualify. The school participates in the Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), Federal Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant, Federal Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loan and Federal Direct PLUS Loan programs. A FAFSA must be completed at studentaid.gov to apply for all federal aid, using Federal School Code 041254; students re-apply every academic year. Federal financial aid is not available to an applicant with a non-immigrant visa.

Veterans. Per VA regulation, only mandatory fees may be billed to the VA; the Technical Kit, Textbooks and Digital Kit are not mandatory fees, so students using VA benefits arrange other payment for them. The school will not penalize a student using Post-9/11 GI Bill® (Chapter 33) or Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (Chapter 31) benefits while their VA payment is pending.

Net price and living costs. Prospective students are encouraged to use the school's Net Price Calculator for a personalized estimate. The school's Cost of Attendance page lists indirect costs (housing and food, transportation and personal expenses) of $2,020 for a student living with a parent and $3,015 for one living away from parents, based on monthly averages that may be prorated.

Cancellation. A student who cancels the enrollment agreement not later than midnight of the third day after signing it (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays) receives a full refund of money paid; after that, unused tuition, fees and other charges are refunded under the institutional refund policy in the catalog.

Career opportunities. Career opportunities include, but are not limited to, Hair Stylist, Color Stylist, Makeup Artist, Barber, Nail Technician, Educator, Salon Owner or Manager, Product Trainer, Platform Artist, Esthetician, and many more.

Placement assistance. Although the school does not guarantee employment upon graduation, it maintains an aggressive job placement program and informs students of job openings and opportunities. It coordinates placement programs with local and national salons by sending out surveys and inviting salon owners and guest artists to teach and speak, and offers employment assistance including training in professionalism, resume development, job interview preparation and job search skills. Career Services is available to students throughout their training and continues to offer assistance beyond graduation.

Outcomes. The school's performance statistics for calendar year 2024, as reported to NACCAS: graduation 80.42%, placement 65.05%, licensure 98.13%.

Licensure. When a student has met all graduation requirements, hours are released to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) within 10 days; to be eligible to take the state exam, students must have completed all required hours and paid the school in full. Students who are not U.S. citizens or who lack documented authority to work in the United States are not eligible to take the state licensure examination.

The campus. Established in 2013 in North Austin, the school is located in the Gateway Shopping Center, minutes from the Domain, with close proximity to Pflugerville, Round Rock, Hutto and Georgetown. The facility is fully equipped for modern hair design, barbering and skin care and includes student lockers, client reception and work areas, private classrooms, workstations and equipment. Hours of operation are Monday to Thursday, 8:00 am to 10:00 pm, and Friday, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Future Professionals and Learning Leaders. Students are called Future Professionals and are guided by Learning Leaders. Guided and supervised by licensed stylists, Future Professionals deliver a premium service experience to guests while they complete their education.

Digital support. Students have on-the-go access to schoolwork, advice from industry leaders, the Paul Mitchell cutting and coloring apps and the Business Fundamentals: Connecting to My Future curriculum, and record completed skills in the MyPortico app.

Giving back and clubs. Future Professionals donate their time, talent and energy to various charities through cut-a-thons, fashion shows and other fundraising events. The student-run Green Team teaches the school and local communities how to reduce, reuse and recycle.

Student services. The school keeps a file of information about housing in the surrounding area (it does not offer housing), provides academic advising, advice on licensure and reciprocity, resume and job search assistance, and referrals to mental health counseling. All students attend orientation for their scheduled class start date.