COSMETOLOGY SCHOOL REQUIREMENTS
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Admission Requirements(All courses are instructed in the English Language)
It is the policy of the New Beginnings Beauty Academy that it does not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, race, color, ethnic or national origin, or religion in its admission and other practice, policies or procedures.
Cosmetology Course
Prospective students for the Cosmetology course must meet the following requirements to be admitted:
- Proof that student is 16 years old (NOTE: If under 18, birth certificate required)
- Proof of high school completion: diploma or transcript (must show high school completion), GED*, or college (must show successful completion of at least a two-year program that is acceptable for full credit toward a bachelor’s degree)
- Driver’s License or State Identification
- Social Security Card
- $20.00 money order or personal check for permit fee. (No cash)
* For students who did not complete a high school diploma or its equivalent and are beyond the age of compulsory education, they are allowed the opportunity to demonstrate that they have the ability to benefit (ATB) from the training offered at our institution. Before enrollment, the applicant must be able to successfully pass an aptitude test provided by TABE, Inc. measuring the student’s ability to benefit from the program. Additionally, ATB students must meet all the requirements, used above for admissions.
Contact Instructor Course
Prospective students for the Instructor course must meet the following requirements to be admitted:
- Must be 21 years of age
- Must be currently licensed in cosmetology
- Proof of high school completion: diploma or transcript (must show high school completion), GED*, or college (must show successful completion of at least a two-year program that is acceptable for full credit toward a bachelor’s degree)
- Driver’s License or State Identification
- Social Security Card
- $20.00 money order or personal check for permit fee. (No cash)
All Prospective Students
All prospective students must make satisfactory arrangements regarding expected payment of fees to formal admission. Students failing to complete such arrangements or students who do not qualify for financial aid must make satisfactory arrangements for payment, or they will not be admitted (this includes failure to secure financial aid-related paperwork, if applicable). If the student is admitted under a conditional or provisional acceptance and requires providing further documentation and does not meet the deadline the Financial Aid Administrator states he/she may be suspended or terminated from the school until the student meets the necessary conditions. Students are reminded that the enrollment agreement (except for the refund policy) is not binding until all admission requirements have been met.
Class Schedules
Full-Time: Wednesdays – Saturday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Part-Time Nights: Wednesdays – Friday: 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., and Saturdays: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Enrollment Procedures:
- Attend a conference with the School Director, which includes a tour of our facilities.
- Complete an application for admission.
- Pay the $20 permit fee, which is refunded if the applicant is rejected.
- Provide the following documents:
– Driver’s License or State I.D.
– Social Security
– Proof of education (High School Diploma, transcript, or it’s equivalent)
Transfers and Re-enrollees
New Beginnings Beauty Academy does not recruit students currently enrolled at another institution. Transfers will receive credit for hours received from other schools in the state and/or out of state if certified by the state board. A theory test and practical test will be administered to determine the level of the student’s abilities. The amount of tuition will be charged according to current tuition rates. If approved for enrollment, tuition will be charged at the hourly rate for the remaining hours of the course, plus a transfer registration fee, and kit and books (if applicable) if the student decides to enroll in the program. Transfers will be given hours up to 1000 hours no less than completing 500 hours. If hours are over 3 years old, no more than 500 will be accepted. Hours earned at another institution will be counted as both attempted and completed hours for the purpose of determining when the maximum time frame has been exhausted. SAP evaluation periods are based on actual hours.
In addition to the general admissions requirements, transfer applicants are required to have the following documents before acceptance and matriculation into the program:
- An official transcript of hours approved from Arkansas State board. The student is responsible for completing and submitting the form to the board.
- An official transcript with written and practical grades from the school student is transferring from.
If a student has been terminated or withdrew from New Beginning Beauty Academy and wishes to return, he/she must go through the registrar and fill out the necessary paperwork that will be forwarded to the school director for comments regarding approval for re-entry. Students who have withdrawn for more than one year may be subject to the loss of hours based on the regulations of the State Board of Arkansas. If a student is allowed to return, a non-refundable registration fee of $100.00 is required.