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Elite Cosmetology, Barber & Spa Academy

Cosmetology

Elite Cosmetology, Barber & Spa Academy ETPL

The purpose of this course is to train students in basic manipulative skills, safety judgments, proper work habits and desirable attitude necessary for an entry-level position in cosmetology and/or related careers. This course consists of 1600 clock hours of study in both theory and practical skill development that is required for licensing by the Washington State Department of Licensing. Theory and practical practices precede laboratory activities with students expected to complete assignments in each phase of training and receive a passing grade on each exercise before being allowed to participate in laboratory activities. Theory and practice are integrated throughout the cosmetology course. All education and learning environments at Elite Cosmetology, Barber & Spa Academy are conducted in English (Spanish available in Cosmetology & Barber) to include classroom activity and clinic floor education. VA beneficiaries must complete all their training in person. Online training is not an option for those using VA benefits.

Visit the program website Jordan Gilman Financial Aid/Enrollment Financial Aid/Enrollment (509) 457-9246 ext. 101 jordan.gilman@elitecbsacademy.com

Financial information

Total tuition

$21,600.00

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Yakima

Instructional methods

In-person Primary Location

Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?

No

Program details

54 Weeks

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

N/A

Credits

1600

Clock Hours (Total)

Additional details

Award name

Certificate of Completion

Education Prerequisites

None

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

The school requires that each student enrolling in the above-mentioned program must:

-Be 17 years of age or older

-Provide proof of secondary education such as a diploma, a GED certificate, an official transcript of secondary school completion, or a state certification of home-school completion.

-If the institution has reason to believe that the high school diploma is not valid or was not obtained from an entity that provides secondary education, the institution will determine its validity by (1) requesting documentation from the secondary school that confirms the validity of the student’s diploma, and (2) confirm with or request documentation from the relevant department or agency in the state in which the secondary school is recognized as a provider of secondary school education.

-Students with a foreign high school diploma please see below.*

-Complete an application for enrollment.

-Only students with a GED or High School diploma may apply for Financial Aid.

-In the absence of the above documentation, the applicant must take and pass an approved ability-to benefit test administered according to the test publisher’s guidelines by an approved Independent Test Administrator.  These tests meet the guidelines established by NACCAS and the Department of Education.  Passing scores for ASSET: reading 35, writing 35, and numerical 33.  Passing scores for Compass: Pre-algebra 25, reading 62, and writing 32. (In lieu of passing an ability-to-benefit test, the applicant may enroll in and successfully complete at least 6 credit hours or 225 clock hours).

 

*Students with a Foreign High School Diploma 
All Foreign High School Diplomas will need to have a Validity and Equivalence report sent to us via U.S. mail or email. This is at cost to you and will need to be produced prior to enrollment. Listed below is a company that can be used:

Foundation for International Services, Inc 505 5th Ave S. Suite 101 Edmonds, WA 98020-3585 
Phone: 425-248-2255 Fax: 425-248-2262 Email: info@fis-web.com Website: www.fis-web.com

Is this program approved to train veterans?

Yes

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

Students will be provided with information and training through reliable theory and practical instruction to successfully complete the program and pass the licensing exams required by the state of Washington. 

Employment performance results

Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.

Student characteristics

Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.