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FUNDING…Who Gets It?

Financial aid is available to those who qualify. To find out if you qualify, you start with the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).

Remember, your income is just one consideration. So, complete the FAFSA! We’ll get the results & let you know your funding options!

Federal Student Aid has multiple funding options: Pell Grants, Direct Loans, & Plus Loans. To learn more see Tuition Funding Options below.

Tuition Funding Options

Pell Grants

A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, does not have to be repaid, except under certain circumstances.

How do I apply?

You should start by submitting a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA^®) form. You will have to fill out the FAFSA form every year you’re in school in order to stay eligible for federal student aid.

How much money can I get?

Amounts can change yearly. The maximum Federal Pell Grant award is $6,495 for the 2021–22 award year (July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2022).

The amount you get, though, will depend on

your Expected Family Contribution,
the cost of attendance (determined by your school for your specific program),
your status as a full-time or part-time student, and
your plans to attend school for a full academic year or less.

Direct Subsidized Loans (Sub Loans)

Direct Subsidized Loans are loans made to eligible undergraduate students who demonstrate financial need to help cover the costs of higher education at a college or career school.

Who can get Direct Subsidized Loans?

Direct Subsidized Loans are available to undergraduate students with financial need.

How much can you borrow?

Your school determines the amount you can borrow, and the amount may not exceed your financial need.

Who will pay the interest?

The U.S. Department of Education pays the interest on a Direct Subsidized Loan

while you’re in school at least half-time,
for the first six months after you leave school (referred to as a grace period*), and
during a period of deferment (a postponement of loan payments).

Direct UnSubsidized Loans (UnSub Loans)

Direct Unsubsidized Loans are loans made to eligible undergraduate, graduate, and professional students, but eligibility is not based on financial need.

Who can get Direct Unsubsidized Loans?

Direct Unsubsidized Loans are available to undergraduate and graduate students; there is no requirement to demonstrate financial need.

How much can you borrow?

Your school determines the amount you can borrow based on your cost of attendance and other financial aid you receive.

Who will pay the interest?

You are responsible for paying the interest on a Direct Unsubsidized Loan during all periods.

Plus Loans

The U.S. Department of Education makes Direct PLUS Loans to eligible parents and graduate or professional students through schools participating in the Direct Loan Program.

Here’s a quick overview of Direct PLUS Loans:

The U.S. Department of Education is your lender.
You must not have an adverse credit history. A credit check will be conducted. If you have an adverse credit history, you may still be able to receive a PLUS loan if you meet additional requirements.
The maximum PLUS loan amount you can receive is the cost of attendance (determined by the school) minus any other financial aid received.
Learn More About Plus Loans

scholarships

What About SCHOLARSHIPS?

We know funding your tuition is tough. The professional beauty industry needs workers. That’s why there are so many scholarships. However, & this may surprise you, most students don’t even apply. We had 2 students recently get $5,000 EACH! So, try & apply!

Scholarships & Grants

Outcome rates (graduation, licensure, & placement), Security Information, & much, much more.

ACE Program

ACE Program is designed to help you begin your career in cosmetology. The ACE Program is the first ever industry-wide effort to encourage highly motivated and qualified individuals to join the world of cosmetology.

Find out more

Beauty Changes Lives Scholarships

Established as a 501c3 in 2013, Beauty Changes Lives is a non-profit organization awarding beauty school tuition scholarships generously funded by leading beauty brands. The Beauty Changes Lives scholarship portfolio includes tuition scholarships for aspiring hairstylists, nail professionals, estheticians, makeup artists, massage therapists and barbers. In addition to “basic” scholarships, Beauty Changes Lives offers “advanced” scholarships for licensed professionals, including beauty educators. Since its inception, Beauty Changes Lives has awarded more than 500 scholarships, opening doors of opportunity that range from working behind the scenes at New York Fashion Week, to opening thriving businesses.

For more information, visit www.beautychangeslives.org/scholarships. Or call BCL directly at 760-733-8383

European Wax Center & Beauty Changes Lives

European Wax Center is partnering with Beauty Changes Lives to offer the “Experts in Wax” Scholarship, which is intended to provide an educational opportunity for all current or newly enrolled students of an esthetics or cosmetology program at an accredited school in the U.S. to help offset the cost of tuition. These scholarships help the recipients refine their skills, embrace a career in the personal care industry and become the experts we know they can be so they can help bring out the confidence in their clients.

For details on how to apply, click here

Great Clips Great Scholarship Program

The annual Great Scholarship Program, given in memory of Alice Madden Barton, offers financial assistance to students across North America totaling over $100,000. The program supports those students pursuing careers in cosmetology by providing tuition assistance. Alice Madden Barton saw firsthand how a career in cosmetology provided opportunity for growth and financial stability. Her hope was that more “young folks” have the same opportunity, so Ray and Rhoda (Great Clips Chairman and Co-Chair of the Board) started the Great Scholarship Program in her memory.

Scholarship values provided by Great Clips, Inc.

Great Clips, Inc. funds this national recruiting program. A total of twenty-two $5,000 scholarships will be given annually to students throughout the United States and Canada.

How students apply

The application is open year-round. Students will fill out an application and essay question by visiting greatclipscareers.com/scholarships or texting “SCHOLARSHIP” to 98765.

Scholarship applicants will have an opportunity for award during two calendar periods, spring, and fall. Students applying from January 15-September 1 are eligible for the current calendar year Great Scholarship Program. Students that apply after September 1, will be eligible for the Great Scholarship Program for the following year if they remain students and have a balance on their tuition. Applicants must comply with the Terms and Conditions of the Great Scholarship Program. Checks will be made out to the cosmetology schools (or financial institution that holds the loan) to be used towards the winner’s balance.

Beauty Schools Directory $2,500 Cosmetology Scholarship

The BeautySchoolsDirectory.com team is proud to offer a $2,500 scholarship for students and professionals changing others’ lives through wellness and beauty. If you’re ready to begin a fulfilling and rewarding career in the beauty and wellness industry, or if you are continuing your education to pursue your next career goal, submit the application form below for the chance to win a $2,500 scholarship toward your tuition and education expenses.
For more information go to https://www.beautyschoolsdirectory.com/cosmetology-school-scholarships.php.
For a full list of scholarships from Beauty Schools Directory go to https://www.beautyschoolsdirectory.com/financial-aid/scholarships

The Joe Francis Haircare Scholarship Foundation

The Joe Francis Haircare Scholarship Foundation was established in 1994 by his wife of 39 years, Flo Francis, and the many people whom Joe Francis advised and mentored to their own success in the industry. The mission of the foundation is to help deserving students receive financial assistance for the professional training necessary to build successful, long-term careers in the cosmetology industry. Applications are accepted January 1st through June 1st each year.
For more information go to www.joefrancis.com

Keller Cosmetology Scholarship

Keller International now offers a unique cosmetology scholarship opportunity for one student each year as a way to alleviate some of the financial burden they accrue during their educational journey. The winner of this contest will be rewarded $1000.00 towards their tuition fees!* This scholarship is open to cosmetology and barber students.
For more information click here.

Rosy Salon Software Cosmetology Scholarship

Introducing the ROSY REWARDS scholarship program by Rosy Salon Software. A $10,000 annual scholarship fund just for future salon professionals! Are you a Cosmetology student? Are you as passionate about the industry as we are? Do you know somebody else who is? Enter for a chance to win one of 12 scholarships offered annually! Awarded quarterly.
For more information click here.

Buy-Rite Beauty Annual Cosmetology Scholarship

The scholarship is from Buy-Rite Beauty, and is for $1,000 for those students interested in pursuing a degree in cosmetology. All participants must have applied to or be enrolled in as full-time beautician/cosmetology students.
For more information click here.

Health and Beauty Esthetics Scholarship

The scholarship is from EstheticianEDU.org and is for $500 for those students interested in pursuing a degree in esthetics or a certificate program. Any recently accepted or currently enrolled student in a qualifying esthetics associate’s degree or certificate program are eligible to apply.
For more information click here.

Disclaimers about Scholarships & Grants

We participate in the United States federal student aid program which includes grants & loans. We are members of & support our industry associations. These associations have grants available too.

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1357 N. Milwaukee Ave.
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Tel. 773.635.0141
leighanne@uofac.edu

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Financial Aid ED

Tuition Funding Options

How do I apply?

How much money can I get?

Who can get Direct Subsidized Loans?

How much can you borrow?

Who will pay the interest?

Who can get Direct Unsubsidized Loans?

How much can you borrow?

Who will pay the interest?

scholarships

What About SCHOLARSHIPS?

Scholarships & Grants

Beauty Changes Lives Scholarships

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