FINANCIAL AID

Financial Aid.

Financial Aid is available for those who qualify.

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YOUR EDUCATION. OUR SUPPORT.

A Wide Variety of Plans. All the Support You'll Need.

Once you’ve made the decision to attend our cosmetology, aesthetics, manicure, or instructor program, your next step is determining which financial plan will be used to cover tuition. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.

As an accredited institution, Career Academy of Hair Design can offer a variety of flexible payment options to assist you in this process.

Pell Grants

We participate in the Federal
Title IV Program which
includes Pell Grants.

Subsidized Stafford Direct Loans

Federal student loans for eligible undergraduate students. Direct Subsidized Loans do not accrue interest while enrolled at least half-time.

Unsubsidized Stafford Direct Loans

Federal student loans available regardless of financial need; interest accrues from the first disbursement.

Federal Parent PLUS Direct Loans

Federal loans for eligible parents of dependent undergraduate students to help cover education costs.

For Veterans

The U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs has approved Career Academy of Hair Design to accept VA education benefits for qualifying veterans, spouses, and dependents.

For Active Duty Service Members

To review these options and determine the plan that’s best for you, please feel free to contact our Financial Aid Administrator at 1-855-375-4247. Please note, hybrid classes are not available for VA students.

In House Financing Available.

For cash paying students, we have monthly payment plans.

EXPLORE YOUR OPTIONS

Programs Offered

Leam more about each program’s total cost and required hours.

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Cosmetology

(1,500 hours required)

Total: $19,441.00

Aesthetics

(600 hours required)

Total: $8,795.00

Manicuring

(600 hours required)

Total: $8,795.00
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Instructor Training

(600 hours required)

Total: $6,000.00

YOUR PATH TO GET STARTED

Four Easy Steps to Financial Aid.

Follow these steps to complete the financial aid process.

Complete the FAFSA

Fill out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) using your most current tax form 2023-2024 (i.e. 1040, 1040A or 1040EZ), completing student and parent information, if required, at www.FAFSA.ed.gov.

1

Review Your SAR

It takes about 3 to 5 business days for you to receive a Student Aid Report (SAR). Review it for any needed corrections. The SAR is for your records.

2

Complete Enrollment Steps

Schedule a time to tour the school and discuss your Financial Plan.
• Complete an application for enrollment.
• Provide proof of education such as a high school diploma or GED certificate, an official transcript showing secondary school completion, or a state certification of home-school completion.
• Social Security Card or Passport.
• Proof of age – Driver’s License or birth certificate.
If there is any additional information required, you will be advised at your appointment.

3

Complete Loan Counseling

If you are scheduled to receive student loans, complete Entrance Loan Counseling at www.studentloans.gov before your scheduled class start.

4

Enter the corresponding school code for the campus you would like to attend:

Fayetteville: E02161 Fort Smith: E40413 Rogers: E01654 Siloam Springs: E01766 Springdale: 016596

If you were not required to file taxes but did earn wages, use the information located on the W-2 forms you received from your employer.

TAKE THE NEXT STEP
Want to Know If You Qualify?

Request more information and a member of our team will be in touch to discuss your options.

    An admissions representative will contact you within 24 hours,
    or 48 hours on weekends.