Welcome
As the world changes and the need for increased cosmetic skills grows dramatically, the demand for trained cosmetologists becomes even more acute. The Beauty and Cosmetology communities across the country are developing or expanding their services and creating new and exciting career opportunities for individuals prepared to meet this challenge.

North Florida Institute trains qualified individuals to meet these growing needs. The Institute offers learning experiences in a concentrated time frame and provides the environment for advancement into the Cosmetology Arts and Sciences.

North Florida Institute endeavors to:

1. Meet regional needs for qualified cosmetology professionals and to provide the rapidly growing community with competent personnel trained in the Cosmetology Arts and Sciences.
2. Provide a mechanism whereby qualified individuals may pursue technical training, without jeopardizing existing economic responsibilities, and pursue vertical career advancement through programs that provide career mobility.
3. Serve the community as a whole by developing and offering additional training programs as career opportunities are identified both locally and/or regionally.
   

Career Services
It is North Florida Institute`s intention to offer effective job search assistance service to all students as they approach graduation. North Florida Institute has developed a program designed to assist a person in securing employment within his/her field of study. Services of the department include career preparation activities for current students, outreach to prospective employers in the community and follow-up with graduates.

North Florida Institute does not guarantee employment to anyone nor does it guarantee employment opportunities in any geographic area or employment at a specific starting wage. It is the intent of North Florida Institute to make reasonable good-faith efforts to assist graduates with securing employment in the field for which they have been trained.

Students attending North Florida Institute are required to participate in all career preparation activities and submit necessary documentation as part of their graduation requirements.

Recent graduate and students approaching graduation receive first priority for job search assistance services. Part-time job search assistance (unrelated to the career field) is available to current students who are making satisfactory progress. Students desiring this service should contact the Career Services Department for information.

Financial Assistance
The purpose of financial assistance is to aid those students in financial need who are seeking post-secondary education. A person who wishes to apply for financial assistance must meet all eligibility requirements. Application for financial assistance does not guarantee eligibility.

Student Application for Federal Title IV Funds requires the applicant:

• Must be enrolled as a student at an eligible institution in an eligible program.
• Must not be in default on a federal student loan or owe a repayment on a previously awarded federal grant.
• Meet all requirements established by the US Department of Education.
• Must meet all requirements for satisfactory progress.
• Must provide all documentation requested by the Finance Officer.