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Important School Disclosures

Required disclosures by the U.S. Department of Education and California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education.

Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF)

Payment Requirement

You must pay the state-imposed assessment for the Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) if all of the following applies to you:

  1. You are a CA resident and prepay all or part of your tuition either by cash, guaranteed student loans or personal loans, and
  2. Your total charges are not paid by any third-party payer such as an employer, government program or other payer unless you have a separate agreement to repay the third party.

STRF Rate: $2.50 per $1,000 of tuition (rounded to nearest $1,000)

STRF Exemptions

You are not eligible for protection from the STRF and are not required to pay the assessment if:

  1. You are not a CA resident.
  2. Your total charges are paid by a third party, such as an employer, government program or other payer, and you have no separate agreement to repay the third party.
STRF Eligibility

The State of California created the Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) to relieve or mitigate economic losses suffered by CA residents who were students attending certain schools regulated by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education.

You may be eligible for STRF if you are a CA resident, prepaid tuition, paid STRF assessment and suffered an economic loss as a result of any of the following:

  1. The school closed before the program of instruction was completed.
  2. The school's failure to pay refunds or charges on behalf of a student to a third party for license fees, or other purpose, or to provide equipment or materials for which a charge was collected within 180 days before the closure of the school.
  3. The school's failure to pay or reimburse loan proceeds under a federally guaranteed student loan program as required by law or to pay or reimburse proceeds received by the school prior to closure in excess of tuition and other cost.
  4. There was a material failure to comply with the Act of this Division within 30 days prior to closure.
  5. An inability after diligent efforts to prosecute, prove, and collect on a judgment against the institution for a violation of the Act.

The Student Tuition Recovery Fee (STRF) is non-refundable through attendance at the first class session or the seventh day after enrollment, whichever is later.

Transfer Students

Transfer Information

Transfer Students: $8.00 to $15.00 (depending upon chosen program) per clock hour of remaining hours, plus the registration fee of $100.

Please Note: We do not normally accept transfer students who have completed ½ or more of the program hours at another school; however, upon approval by the owner, exceptions may be made on an individual evaluation basis.

State Board Licensing Fees

Licensing Fee Schedule

All students will apply for their State Board licensing examination at time of graduation. The following fees are required at the time of submission of the application and paid directly to the Board of Barbering & Cosmetology.

ProgramExam FeeApp FeeTotal
Cosmetology, Barbering & Cross-Over$75.00$50.00$125.00
Esthetics & Skin Care Specialist$75.00$40.00$115.00
Manicuring$75.00$35.00$110.00

Please consult www.barbercosmo.ca.gov for up-to-date fees and application requirements.

Note: At this time there is no licensing examination for Teacher Training. Massage Graduates must apply to the California Massage Therapy Council at www.camtc.org. Massage fee for application is $200 plus fees for Live Scan Finger Printing ($50-$100). Fees for City Business Licenses vary by city ordinances.

Completion, Placement & Licensure Rates

On-time completion rates from BPPE Performance Fact Sheets for calendar years 2024-2025, aggregated across all programs.

2025BPPE Fact Sheet Data
Overall On-Time Completion Rate0.00%

175 students enrolled across all programs

80 on-time graduates

2024BPPE Fact Sheet Data
Overall On-Time Completion Rate0.00%

224 students enrolled across all programs

128 on-time graduates

Cohort Default Rates

Excellent Track Record

2025 Default Rate

0%

Zero defaults

2024 Default Rate

0%

Zero defaults

Federal School Code: 039644

For cohort updates as new data is posted, visit NSLDS Default Management

Median Loan Information

Federal Student Loan Data

This chart shows the median level of Federal Student Loan payment obligations for students who graduated this school in programs eligible for Federal Student Aid. Please note that this school does not offer private or institutional financing. It is the policy of this school that tuition is paid in full at the time of graduation.

YearMedian Loan Amount
2024$6,189.00

Program Enrollment Data (2024-2025)

Breakdown by individual program from BPPE 2024-2025 Performance Fact Sheets.

1Cosmetology Program

CIP: 12.0401 | SOC: 39-5012

2024

42 enrolled

21 graduates

2025

32 enrolled

7 graduates

2Barbering Program

CIP: 12.0402 | SOC: 39-5011

2024

50 enrolled

12 graduates

2025

29 enrolled

3 graduates

3Esthetician Program

CIP: 12.0409 | SOC: 39-5094

2024

26 enrolled

21 graduates

2025

19 enrolled

14 graduates

4Skincare Specialist Program

CIP: 12.0409 | SOC: 39-5094

2024

36 enrolled

32 graduates

2025

23 enrolled

20 graduates

5Manicuring Program

CIP: 12.0410 | SOC: 39-5092

2024

16 enrolled

10 graduates

2025

11 enrolled

4 graduates

6Massage Therapy Program

CIP: 51.3501 | SOC: 39-9011

2024

9 enrolled

5 graduates

2025

21 enrolled

8 graduates

7Instructor Training Program

CIP: 12.0413 | SOC: N/A

2024

1 enrolled

0 graduates

2025

2 enrolled

0 graduates

8Barber Crossover to Cosmetology

CIP: 12.0402 | SOC: 39-5011

2024

1 enrolled

0 graduates

2025

0 enrolled

0 graduates

9Cosmetology Crossover to Barber

CIP: 12.0402 | SOC: 39-5011

2024

8 enrolled

8 graduates

2025

5 enrolled

1 graduates

Payment Methods

Accepted Payment Options
  • Contracted Enrollment between the student and another retraining program
  • Personalized Payment Plans with the school
  • Private loan agencies, personal student loans or scholarships
  • Federal Student Loan or Grant for qualified programs and student eligibility

All tuition and fees are payable in advance, prior to commencing classes, unless other arrangements are made with the school and contracted in the Enrollment Agreement. Students applying for Federal Student Aid should complete a FAFSA online at studentaid.gov to determine eligibility. Consult with the Registrar for specific payment options.

Additional Resources

Helpful Links

For more information about graduation rates, loan repayment rates, and post-enrollment earnings about this institution and other postsecondary institutions:

College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education)

Course Disclosures

Required by the U.S. Department of Education to help prospective students make informed decisions about their education.

Cosmetology Program

34 weeks1000 clock hours

$16,748

Total Program Cost

Licensure: California. Costs were accurate at the time of posting but may have changed. Additional living expenses may apply. Visit College Scorecard for graduation rates, loan repayment rates, and post-enrollment earnings.

Barbering Program

34 weeks1000 clock hours

$16,367

Total Program Cost

Licensure: California. Costs were accurate at the time of posting but may have changed. Additional living expenses may apply. Visit College Scorecard for graduation rates, loan repayment rates, and post-enrollment earnings.

Hairstylist

20 weeks600 clock hours

$10,313

Total Program Cost

Licensure: California. Costs were accurate at the time of posting but may have changed. Additional living expenses may apply. Visit College Scorecard for graduation rates, loan repayment rates, and post-enrollment earnings.

Barber Crossover to Cosmetology

8 weeks300 clock hours

$3,497

Total Program Cost

Licensure: California. Costs were accurate at the time of posting but may have changed. Additional living expenses may apply. Visit College Scorecard for graduation rates, loan repayment rates, and post-enrollment earnings.

Cosmetology Crossover to Barber

6 weeks200 clock hours

$2,484

Total Program Cost

Licensure: California. Costs were accurate at the time of posting but may have changed. Additional living expenses may apply. Visit College Scorecard for graduation rates, loan repayment rates, and post-enrollment earnings.

Instructor Training

15 weeks600 clock hours

$8,500

Total Program Cost

Licensure: California. Costs were accurate at the time of posting but may have changed. Additional living expenses may apply. Visit College Scorecard for graduation rates, loan repayment rates, and post-enrollment earnings.

Esthetician Program

20 weeks600 clock hours

$11,421

Total Program Cost

Licensure: California. Costs were accurate at the time of posting but may have changed. Additional living expenses may apply. Visit College Scorecard for graduation rates, loan repayment rates, and post-enrollment earnings.

Skin Care Specialist

30 weeks900 clock hours

$16,795

Total Program Cost

Licensure: California. Costs were accurate at the time of posting but may have changed. Additional living expenses may apply. Visit College Scorecard for graduation rates, loan repayment rates, and post-enrollment earnings.

Massage Therapy

20 weeks600 clock hours

$8,174

Total Program Cost

Licensure: California. Costs were accurate at the time of posting but may have changed. Additional living expenses may apply. Visit College Scorecard for graduation rates, loan repayment rates, and post-enrollment earnings.

Manicuring Program 600 hours

20 weeks600 clock hours

$9,065

Total Program Cost

Licensure: California. Costs were accurate at the time of posting but may have changed. Additional living expenses may apply. Visit College Scorecard for graduation rates, loan repayment rates, and post-enrollment earnings.

Manicuring Program 400 hours

14 weeks400 clock hours

$6,116

Total Program Cost

Licensure: California. Costs were accurate at the time of posting but may have changed. Additional living expenses may apply. Visit College Scorecard for graduation rates, loan repayment rates, and post-enrollment earnings.

Advanced Skin Care Techniques

2-3 weeks90 clock hours

$0

Total Program Cost

Licensure: California. Costs were accurate at the time of posting but may have changed. Additional living expenses may apply. Visit College Scorecard for graduation rates, loan repayment rates, and post-enrollment earnings.

Pro Makeup Artistry Program

2-3 weeks90 clock hours

$0

Total Program Cost

Licensure: California. Costs were accurate at the time of posting but may have changed. Additional living expenses may apply. Visit College Scorecard for graduation rates, loan repayment rates, and post-enrollment earnings.

Hair Extension Advanced Training

3-4 days24 clock hours

$0

Total Program Cost

Licensure: California. Costs were accurate at the time of posting but may have changed. Additional living expenses may apply. Visit College Scorecard for graduation rates, loan repayment rates, and post-enrollment earnings.

Eyelash Extension Class

3-4 days24 clock hours

$950

Total Program Cost

Licensure: California. Costs were accurate at the time of posting but may have changed. Additional living expenses may apply. Visit College Scorecard for graduation rates, loan repayment rates, and post-enrollment earnings.

Lash Lift & Brow Lamination

2 days16 clock hours

$550

Total Program Cost

Licensure: California. Costs were accurate at the time of posting but may have changed. Additional living expenses may apply. Visit College Scorecard for graduation rates, loan repayment rates, and post-enrollment earnings.

Permanent Makeup & Microblading

2-3 weeks64 clock hours

$5,300

Total Program Cost

Licensure: California. Costs were accurate at the time of posting but may have changed. Additional living expenses may apply. Visit College Scorecard for graduation rates, loan repayment rates, and post-enrollment earnings.

Questions About Our Policies?

Our admissions team is happy to explain any disclosures or answer your questions.