COSMETOLOGY SCHOOL TUITION AND FINANCIAL AID

How much do beauty schools cost?

The cost of cosmetology school depends on the beauty school and its location. Cosmetology schools inside or close to major metropolitan cities like New York or Boston will likely cost around $10,000 for full, comprehensive cosmetology programs. The same comprehensive cosmetology program in a rural area could be a low as $6,500.00. If you're looking to complete a more specific program to become a certified esthetician or licensed nail technician, beauty schools will cost much less, often anywhere between $3,000 and $5,000 depending on the program and location of the cosmetology school.

Do beauty schools offer financial aid?

Most accredited cosmetology schools offer financial aid, ranging from grants and scholarships to loans and payment plans. There are even some non-accredited schools that offer grants and scholarships to qualified students. Also, much of the government financial aid has become available to cosmetology students at accredited cosmetology schools, and it is no longer necessary to be enrolled in a traditional four-year university.

Some financial aid options for beauty school may include the Federal Pell Grant, the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, Federal Work-Study and the Federal Perkins Loan. There are also numerous scholarships for cosmetology school, including the ACE Grant, Sports Clip Scholarship, the NCEA Scholarship, OPI scholarships and the Massage Magazine Scholarship Program. Beauty school is definitely possible for you, and the financial aid is there to help you accomplish your cosmetology school goals!