Tuition & financial aid
Most of our students borrow far less than they expect.
Financial aid is available for those who qualify. The fastest way to find your real number is to add a financial aid conversation to your tour.
Money you don’t pay back
Up to $20,000 in scholarships, and you don’t have to pay it back.
We’ve gathered 16 outside scholarships for cosmetology, esthetics and nail technology students in one place, with links straight to each sponsor’s application.
Cosmetology
$54.5K
in scholarship opportunities*
8 scholarships, including K18 Future of Hair and Redken x Sam Villa.
Esthetics
$12.5K
in scholarship opportunities*
5 scholarships, including Circadia and Hand & Stone x Image Skincare.
Nail Technology
$5.5K
in scholarship opportunities*
3 scholarships, including the Jerry Alexander Gorman Foundation and I Heart Nails.
*Combined top published award for each listed scholarship. Award amounts change between application cycles and aren’t guaranteed.
Ways to pay
Four ways to cover the cost, and most students mix them.
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Federal aid
We participate in federal financial aid, including Pell Grants and Direct Loans, for students in eligible programs. School code 016563. Federal aid isn’t available for every program; eligibility varies.
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Workforce funding
PA CareerLink and WIOA can cover training costs for qualifying adults. We help you with the paperwork.
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Payment plans
Monthly institutional plans, including for self-pay esthetics and nail students.
Cost
Tuition by Program
Published catalog figures | Catalog revision: November 13, 2025
| Program | Hours | Tuition | Kit & Books* | Fees† |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology | 1,250 | $16,999 | $1,600 | $100 |
| Esthetics | 400 | $7,999 | $625 | $100 |
| Nail Technology | 300 | $6,999 | $650 | $100 |
Important information
* Kit & books: Amounts are approximate and include uniforms, books, and required program supplies. Pennsylvania 6% sales tax is not included. Supplier prices may change without notice.
† Fees: The $100 fee is a one-time application fee payable at registration.
Program hours: Hours shown are the school’s published program hours, which are 1,250 for Cosmetology, 400 for Esthetics, and 300 for Nail Technology.
Financial aid: Federal financial aid is not available for every program; eligibility varies.
SOURCE: BCSBC School Catalog (revised November 13, 2025): Program Hours (p. 10); Tuition Schedule, Addendum #1 (p. 51); Student Supplies, Addendum #2 (p. 53).
Come see it
See your real numbers on your tour.
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
