Are You Ready To Do What You Love at Cosmetology School?

If you want to know how long cosmetology school is, the answer is that it depends on the program and schedule! At American Beauty Academy, you can complete our full-time class schedule in as little as 49 weeks, while our part-time program can be completed in as little as 86 weeks.

There are three steps you have to take to become a cosmetologist:

• Graduate from cosmetology/barbering school with a minimum of 1,600 hours of training completed.
• Sit for the state board exam, including the written exam as well as the test of learned skills administered by the State of Utah.
• Submit an application for cosmetology licensing through the state of Utah and pay the required licensing fee.

Tuition varies based on the program and the campus. All programs require a $50 non-refundable application fee.

• Tuition at Salt Lake campus — $15,000. You can also expect an additional $2,500 for the cosmetology kit.
• Tuition at Payson campus — $15,000. You can also expect an additional $1,700 for the cosmetology kit

You can view the full breakdown of costs in our course catalog. But, don’t let the cost of beauty school stop you from enrolling! See financial aid information and other payment plans available to students of American Beauty Academy.

Yes, financial aid is available to those who qualify. Fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) to find out which financial aid you may qualify for.

Different types of financial aid for cosmetology school includes:

Pell Grant — All cosmetology school students should consider applying for the federal Pell Grant. This grant is available based on financial need, regardless of grades. In order to be eligible for a Pell Grant, you are required to enroll in a full-time or part-time course of study that can result in earning a degree or a professional certificate, like cosmetology school.
Federal or Private Loans — After completing the FAFSA®, you may find you qualify for certain subsidized or unsubsidized loans. These may have better interest rates or repayment plans than a traditional private loan. However, private loans may also be a viable option to pay for your education.
Scholarships — In addition to need-based financial aid, numerous scholarship opportunities are available to some students, based on merit. Students and applicants who demonstrate strong potential for success as cosmetologists may qualify for scholarships to help pay the cost of tuition.

For more information on financing, contact your American Beauty Academy advisor at the West Valley campus by calling (385) 377-7366, or at the Payson campus at (801) 592-2445.

Yes! Our cosmetology school is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS), and we are certified by the US Department of Education.

Some hours may be able to transfer to American Beauty Academy! An evaluation conducted by the Academy Director to determine if the transfer student is on an equal footing with our students with similar hours. If so, then all hours, up to a certain maximum, will
be accepted.

Under some special circumstances, some parts of a cosmetology program may be offered online. But, generally, a cosmetology education requires a lot of hands-on training. Students must practice hairstyling, skin treatments, nail care, and associated tasks all under the guidance of qualified instructors. So, it is necessary to build the skills through practice in our onsite student salon.