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Tuition & Fees

Here, you will find the Tuition and Fees for your desired program of study.


Tuition & Payment Policy

Program Tuition & Duration (Full-Time & Part-Time)

Cosmetology Program

  • Clock Hours: 1,500

     
  • Duration: 13 months (Full-Time) / 19 months (Part-Time)

     
  • Deposit: $1,500

     
  • Total Tuition / Tuition Balance:

     
    • Full-Time: $9,270 / $7,770

       
    • Part-Time: $12,570 / $11,070

       

Esthetics Program

  • Clock Hours: 1,000

     
  • Duration: 10 months (Full-Time) / 13 months (Part-Time)

     
  • Deposit: $1,500

     
  • Total Tuition / Tuition Balance:

     
    • Full-Time: $7,665 / $6,165

       
    • Part-Time: $9,210 / $7,710

       

Barbering Program

  • Clock Hours: 1,000

     
  • Duration: 10 months (Full-Time) / 13 months (Part-Time)

     
  • Deposit: $1,500

     
  • Total Tuition / Tuition Balance:

     
    • Full-Time: $7,665 / $6,165

       
    • Part-Time: $9,210 / $7,710

       

Manicuring Program

  • Clock Hours: 750

     
  • Duration: 6 months (Full-Time) / 9 months (Part-Time)

     
  • Deposit: $500

     
  • Total Tuition / Tuition Balance:

     
    • Full-Time: $4,385 / $3,885

       
    • Part-Time: $6,050 / $5,550

       

Manicurist/Waxer License Upgrade

  • Clock Hours: 910

     
  • Duration: 5 months (Full-Time) / 8 months (Part-Time)

     
  • Deposit: $500

     
  • Total Tuition / Tuition Balance:

     
    • Full-Time: $3,830 / $3,330

       
    • Part-Time: $5,495 / $4,995

       

Natural Hairstylist Program

  • Clock Hours: 210

     
  • Duration: 7 weeks (Full-Time) / 13 weeks (Part-Time)

     
  • Deposit: $500

     
  • Total Tuition / Tuition Balance:

     
    • Full-Time: $1,610 / $1,110

       
    • Part-Time: $2,315 / $1,815

       

State Board Refresher Program

  • Clock Hours: 375

     
  • Duration: 12 weeks (Full-Time) / 7 weeks (Part-Time)

     
  • Deposit: $500

     
  • Total Tuition / Tuition Balance:

     
    • Full-Time: $1,962 / $1,462

       
    • Part-Time: $1,962 / $1,462

       

Student Instructor Program (650 Clock Hours)

  • Clock Hours: 650

     
  • Duration: 8 months

     
  • Deposit: $1500

     
  • Total Tuition / Tuition Balance: $5,940 / $5,440

     

Student Instructor Program (1,500 Clock Hours)

  • Clock Hours: 1,500

     
  • Duration: 12 months (Full-Time) / 18 months (Part-Time)

     
  • Deposit: $1,500

     
  • Total Tuition / Tuition Balance:

     
    • Full-Time: $8,160 / $6,660

       
    • Part-Time: $11,490 / $9,990

       

Additional Information

  • Tuition includes one extra month to account for up to four weeks of pause time.

     
  • Students may pause attendance for up to four consecutive weeks without additional tuition charges.

     
  • Deposit is required to secure your seat; remaining tuition balance is billed monthly.

     
  • Additional fees, including but not limited to books, insurance, uniforms, kits, etc., are paid separately.

     
  • Tuition may vary slightly if students extend beyond the scheduled duration.

     

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FAQs

Ascend does not currently accept financial aid.  Students pay tuition monthly on the 10th or 20th of each month or split payment amount into two payments due on the 10th and 20th. 

Students may request to utilize Afterpay, allowing payment amount to be split into 4 bi-weekly payments if approved. 

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