Admission Policies

Admission Requirements & Procedures

Applicants are encouraged to visit the college with a parent, guardian or spouse. Appointments are necessary, and should be made either in writing or by phone.

Prospective students should submit an application as early as possible to ensure their choice of five start dates per year. Class sizes are limited.

Enrollment requirements include:

  • Application for Admission
  • Copy of High School Diploma (or copy of G.E.D. Certificate)
  • Copy of Birth Certificate
  • Deposit of $25.00

Applications received are reviewed promptly. Students will receive a letter of acceptance as soon as possible. If a student is not accepted, the deposit of $25.00 will be refunded. An entrance exam may be administered at the discretion of the admissions officer. Applicants will be notified to schedule the signing of an enrollment agreement. Applicants under the age of 19 will require the signature of a parent or guardian. An enrollment fee of $125.00 is due at this time and will be applied toward the total tuition.

Apartment facilities are limited. After an application for admission is submitted to the school, an apartment deposit of $25.00 must also be submitted to officially be on the reservation list. This apartment deposit will be fully refunded if the student finds other accommodations at least six weeks prior to the start date.

Admission to the College of Hair Design is open to anyone with a High School diploma or a Graduate Equivalency Degree (G.E.D.) certificate. An entrance exam may be given at the discretion of the admissions officer.

Each prospective student will complete an application form provided by the College of Hair Design and return it to the school with a deposit of $25.00. Applications should be submitted two to six months in advanced of desired starting date to ensure a reservation in the class of your choice. The deposit will be applied to tuition and is refundable if the applicant is not accepted. A personal interview with our admissions officer, along with a tour of the school, is also a part of the enrollment process.

Acceptance to the school is based on personality, and the desire and ability to benefit from training. The college is open to individuals of any age with sincere desire to be trained for a career as a hair stylist. No one will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age or sex.

An orientation meeting will be held prior to the starting date. At this time, students are required to furnish a copy of their high school diploma (or G.E.D. certificate) and a copy of their birth certificate. Students are not allowed to begin school without these documents on file.

Financial Assistance

Listed below are the Federal Student Financial Aid Programs available to students attending College of Hair Design:

  • Federal Pell Grant
  • Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (SEOG)
  • Federal Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS)
  • Family Federal Education Loan Program (FFEL)
  • FFEL Stafford Loan (FFSL)

You may determine your eligibility for the above programs by using the FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID. This form can be obtained from your high school counselor or from our office.

Federal Stafford student Loans are low interest loans made to students and often pay for the majority of a students tuition. Repayment begins six (6) months after a student graduates or leaves the program. The first disbursement of this loan will be made 30 days after the borrower begins school.

Federal Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS) are low interest loans made to parents to help pay for their child's educational expenses.

State Student Aid

Students eligible for Federal Pell Grants may receive small amounts from the State Scholarship Assistance Program (SSAP) and the Scholarship Assistance Program (SAP).

Help for some students can be found from Vocational Rehabilitation, and Veterans Administration.

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