Tuition, FEes & CLass Schedule

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Ascend Beauty College provides industry-focused training to prepare students for success in salon, spa, and educational careers. Tuition reflects the quality, structure, and real-world relevance of all programs.

Program Tuition & Clock Hour Requirements

Esthetician Program: 1,000 clock hours | $10,800

Manicure Program: 750 clock hour | $8,500

Manicurist license upgrade: 160 clock hours hours to become a Manicurist/Waxer | $1,750

Instructor Program: 650 clock hours (requires 1 year professional experience) | $7,500

Instructor  Program: 1,500 clock hours (for those without prior experience) | $12,500

We also offer 375 clock hour State Board Refresher Courses for students who did not pass written or practical exams. | $3,750

*Note prices reflect Inaugural Class of 2026 scholarship awarded to the 1st 100 students to attend Ascend.

Program Format & Schedule

All programs are 50% hybrid, combining in-person hands-on learning with virtual instruction for flexibility. 

Schedule Options:

AM

Group A

Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 9 am to 12 pm 

(9 hrs on site + 9 hours remote)

Group B 

Monday 9 am to 12 pm  & Saturday 8 am to 1 pm 

(8 hrs on site +  8 hours remote)

PM 

Group C 

Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 4 pm to 7  pm

(9 hrs on site + 9 hours remote)

*Full time Schedule Option: 

(Custom schedule with 16 hrs on site + 16 hrs remote upon request)

*Students are encouraged to attend at least 1 Saturday per month for 3 hours contingent upon spa floor demand student capacity.

Tuition Payments

Ascend Beauty College is a private institution and does not participate in federal financial aid programs. 

Tuition reflects the high-quality, real-world salon and spa experience provided.

Part-Time: $600/month ($150/week)

Full-Time: $800/month ($200/week)

*4% admin processing fee applied

Enrollment Requirements: 

$45 application fee 

$180 registration fee

Proof of completing 10 grades in high school

Photo ID

(See list of acceptable documents below)

What to expect?

All students begin in our Ascend Prep Program.  Students meet with an advisor and complete a 

prep checklist to prepare mentally and financially for completion of the program.

Requirement to join class after acceptance into the prep program:

 Purchase of Essential Kit, school polo uniform top, scrub uniform, name badge, 

 digital learning platform access, e-book, and liability insurance.  ( 60 day payment plan- $150 per week)

Fast track: Pay $1200 to cover required start up fees in full and complete prep checklist to start class immediately.

Please note: $1200 covers freshman and sophomore fees. 

Junior and Senior fees will be reviewed during admissions interview /advising as they vary per program.

Financial Support

Scholarships (internal & external) available

Third-party loan provider link available

Proof of income required

Attendance & Professional Standards

Minimum 90% attendance rate required

Students more than 14 days past due cannot attend class

Policies ensure graduates are dependable, professional, and prepared for career success

Enrollment Requirements

To apply, students must provide:

Photo ID

Proof of completing at least 10th grade

Transcript

See acceptable documents below.