Cosmetology program
Everything hair, and the license to match.
Cutting, color, styling and chemical services, plus the basics of skin and nails and how to run a chair. The broadest license we offer, and the most in demand.
What you’ll learn
Theory in the classroom, practice on real clients
Cutting & styling
Precision cuts, layering, blowouts, updos and styling for every hair texture.
Color
Color theory, foils, balayage, corrective color and gloss.
Chemical services
Perms, relaxers and smoothing treatments done safely.
Skin & nails basics
The skin and nail services a cosmetology license covers.
Sanitation & state rules
The infection control on the board exam and in every inspection after.
Building a clientele
Consultations, rebooking, retail and social media.
From first day to licensed
Four steps to your license
1
Tour and enroll
Visit, pick a day or evening start, and set up your aid or payment plan.
2
Complete 1,250 hours
Classroom theory plus supervised services on real clients in our student salon.
3
Pass the state board
Sit for the Pennsylvania theory and practical exams. We prepare you for both.
4
Start working
Salons, suites, barbershops, fashion and editorial work, or your own chair.
What it costs
Tuition, kit and fees
Tuition
$16,999
Kit & books*
$1,600
Application fee (due at registration)
$100
Total published cost
$18,699
*Approximate; includes uniforms, books and required supplies. Pennsylvania 6% sales tax not included. Published catalog figures, revised November 13, 2025.
Financial aid for those who qualify, workforce funding (PA CareerLink, WIOA), scholarships and monthly payment plans. We’ll walk through your real cost on your tour.
Questions
What people ask before enrolling
Do I need any experience?
No. Most of our cosmetology students start with no salon experience at all. We teach everything from the basics, starting with sanitation, tools and hair structure before you ever pick up shears on a client. You’ll practice on mannequins first, then move to real guests in our student salon once your instructor says you’re ready. A licensed instructor supervises every service, so you’re never on your own. Admissions requirements are listed on our Admissions page.
Can I work while I’m in school?
Many of our students do. We offer day and evening schedules, and the evening schedule is built for people who work during the day. On your tour, we’ll walk through how many hours a week each schedule takes and when you would finish. Cosmetology is 1,250 hours, so a steady schedule is the fastest way to your license. We’ll help you pick the option that fits your life.
How do I pay for it?
Cosmetology students who qualify can use federal financial aid, including Pell Grants and Direct Loans (school code 016563). Many students combine that with PA CareerLink or WIOA workforce funding, outside scholarships, or a monthly payment plan. Start by filing your FAFSA so we can see what you qualify for. Then you’ll sit down with our financial aid office to build a plan around your real numbers. Most students mix more than one option.
Come see it
Come see the cosmetology classroom first.
Tours run during school hours; evening tours by appointment. Most visits take about 45 minutes. 1761 Bustleton Pike, Feasterville-Trevose, PA 19053 · (215) 322-0667
