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Clock Hours: 1,500 hrs
Tuition: $19,000
Kit Cost: $2,700
Enrollment Fee: $35
Total Education Investment: $21,735
FAFSA Eligible: Yes
Schedule Options: Full-Time · Part-Time Day · Evening · Weekend
Student Salon Hour Gate: 250 hrs
Career Path Summary: Comprehensive cosmetology training covering hair cutting, coloring, chemical treatments, styling, and salon management. Prepares students for the Georgia State Board exam and a career in the beauty industry.

Clock Hours: 1,000 hrs
Tuition: $17,000
Kit Cost: $1,500
Enrollment Fee: $35
Total Education Investment: $18,535
FAFSA Eligible: Yes
Schedule Options: Full-Time · Part-Time Day · Evening · Weekend
Student Salon Hour Gate: 250 hrs
Career Path Summary: In-depth esthetics training covering facials, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, body treatments, lash extensions, waxing, and semi-permanent makeup. Prepares students for the Georgia State Board exam.

Clock Hours: 600 hrs
Tuition: $10,000
Kit Cost: $1,200
Enrollment Fee: $35
Total Education Investment: $11,235
FAFSA Eligible: Yes
Schedule Options: Full-Time · Part-Time Day · Evening · Weekend
Student Salon Hour Gate: 200 hrs
Career Path Summary: Advanced makeup artistry program covering editorial, bridal, special effects, corrective techniques, and business skills for freelance and studio careers.

Clock Hours: 525 hrs
Tuition: $9,500
Kit Cost: $1,000
Enrollment Fee: $35
Total Education Investment: $10,535
FAFSA Eligible: Yes
Schedule Options: Full-Time · Part-Time Day · Evening · Weekend
Student Salon Hour Gate: 140 hrs
Career Path Summary: Complete nail care training covering manicures, pedicures, acrylics, gel extensions, nail art, and salon sanitation. Prepares students for the Georgia State Board exam.

Program	Cosmetology	Esthetics	Master Makeup Artistry	Nail Care
Cost
Clock Hours	1,500 hrs	1,000 hrs	600 hrs	525 hrs
Tuition	$19,000	$17,000	$10,000	$9,500
Kit Cost	$2,700	$1,500	$1,200	$1,000
Enrollment Fee	$35	$35	$35	$35
Total Education Investment	$21,735	$18,535	$11,235	$10,535
Eligibility & Schedule
FAFSA Eligible	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Schedule Options	Full-Time · Part-Time Day · Evening · Weekend	Full-Time · Part-Time Day · Evening · Weekend	Full-Time · Part-Time Day · Evening · Weekend	Full-Time · Part-Time Day · Evening · Weekend
Student Salon Hour Gate	250 hrs	250 hrs	200 hrs	140 hrs
Overview
Career Path Summary	Comprehensive cosmetology training covering hair cutting, coloring, chemical treatments, styling, and salon management. Prepares students for the Georgia State Board exam and a career in the beauty industry.	In-depth esthetics training covering facials, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, body treatments, lash extensions, waxing, and semi-permanent makeup. Prepares students for the Georgia State Board exam.	Advanced makeup artistry program covering editorial, bridal, special effects, corrective techniques, and business skills for freelance and studio careers.	Complete nail care training covering manicures, pedicures, acrylics, gel extensions, nail art, and salon sanitation. Prepares students for the Georgia State Board exam.

Clock Hours: 750 hrs
Tuition: $8,850
Kit Cost: $500
Enrollment Fee: $35
Total Education Investment: $9,385
FAFSA Eligible: No
Schedule Options: Full-Time · Part-Time Day · Evening · Weekend
Student Salon Hour Gate: —
Career Path Summary: Train to become a licensed cosmetology instructor. Covers teaching methodology, curriculum development, classroom management, and Georgia State Board instructor requirements.

Clock Hours: 500 hrs
Tuition: $5,500
Kit Cost: $500
Enrollment Fee: $35
Total Education Investment: $6,035
FAFSA Eligible: No
Schedule Options: Full-Time · Part-Time Day · Evening · Weekend
Student Salon Hour Gate: —
Career Path Summary: Train to become a licensed esthetics instructor. Covers teaching methodology, skincare science education, classroom management, and Georgia State Board instructor requirements.

Clock Hours: 275 hrs
Tuition: $3,350
Kit Cost: $500
Enrollment Fee: $35
Total Education Investment: $3,885
FAFSA Eligible: No
Schedule Options: Full-Time · Part-Time Day · Evening · Weekend
Student Salon Hour Gate: —
Career Path Summary: Train to become a licensed nail care instructor. Covers teaching methodology, nail science education, classroom management, and Georgia State Board instructor requirements.

Program	Cosmetology Instructor	Esthetics Instructor	Nail Care Instructor
Cost
Clock Hours	750 hrs	500 hrs	275 hrs
Tuition	$8,850	$5,500	$3,350
Kit Cost	$500	$500	$500
Enrollment Fee	$35	$35	$35
Total Education Investment	$9,385	$6,035	$3,885
Eligibility & Schedule
FAFSA Eligible	No	No	No
Schedule Options	Full-Time · Part-Time Day · Evening · Weekend	Full-Time · Part-Time Day · Evening · Weekend	Full-Time · Part-Time Day · Evening · Weekend
Student Salon Hour Gate	—	—	—
Overview
Career Path Summary	Train to become a licensed cosmetology instructor. Covers teaching methodology, curriculum development, classroom management, and Georgia State Board instructor requirements.	Train to become a licensed esthetics instructor. Covers teaching methodology, skincare science education, classroom management, and Georgia State Board instructor requirements.	Train to become a licensed nail care instructor. Covers teaching methodology, nail science education, classroom management, and Georgia State Board instructor requirements.

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