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Students wishing to apply for financial aid may do so by scheduling an appointment with the Admissions Department upon enrollment or may choose to do it online.   For those applying for Pell Grants, Subsidized Loans, Unsubsidized Loans & PLUS Loans, you may complete your FAFSA forms prior to your second interview online at   FAFSA.com.   Those wishing to apply for SallieMae loans may go to   SallieMae.com

New Mexico Student Loans are only available students enrolling in a New Mexico or Oklahoma campus.   Those wishing to apply may to   New Mexico Student Loans.

All funding is available to those who qualify.   We encourage students and parents to contact our Admissions Department at the school location nearest to you to answer any questions you may have.

ARIZONA ADMISSIONS AND ENROLLMENT

The school does not discriminate in its employment, admission, instruction, or graduation policies on the basis of age, race, handicap, creed, color, religion, financial status, ethnic origin, or sex. The school requires that each student enrolling in the Cosmetology, Aesthetics or Nail Technology course is at least beyond the age of compulsory attendance.

• Graduated from High School OR
• GED

The school does not accept Ability to Benefit students.

All applicants must complete an Application for Enrollment. Prior to starting classes, students must:

1. Pay the applicable registration fee, which is refundable, if the applicant is rejected.
2. Provide proof of age and secondary education.

Applicants for the Instructor Course must meet the above criteria and:

1. Hold a high school diploma or its equivalent.
2. Have met all requirements for licensure as a cosmetologist.
3. Be at least beyond the age of compulsory attendance.
4. One year experience as a cosmetologist.

Students enrolled under any associate high school program must meet the admission requirements set out in the training agreement and provide:

1. Proof of completion of the second year of high school or its equivalent;
2. Proof that the student is at least sixteen years of age;
3. Submit a complete student registration form and required fees through International Academy of Hair Design.

ARIZONA COSMETOLOGY COURSE OUTLINE

1600 Hours

DESCRIPTION: The primary purpose of the Cosmetology Course is to train the student in the basic manipulative skills, safety judgments, proper work habits, and desirable attitudes necessary to pass the State Board examination and for competency in job entry level positions in Cosmetology or related career field.

OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of the course requirements, the determined graduate will be able to:

1. Project a positive attitude and a sense of personal integrity and self-confidence.
2. Practice proper grooming and effective communications skills and visual poise.
3. Understand employer employee relationships and respect the need to deliver worthy service for value received.
4. Perform the basic manipulative skills including hair styling, shaping, bleaching, tinting, chemical reformation, scalp/hair conditioning, facials, manicures, pedicures and nail extensions.
5. Perform the basic analytical skills to determine proper makeup, hairstyle, and color application for the client’s best overall look.
6. Apply the theory, technical information and related matter to assure sound judgments, decisions, and procedures.

To ensure continued career success, the graduate will continue to learn new and current information related to techniques, trends, fashions, and methods for career development in cosmetology and related fields.

FORMAT: The clock hour education is provided through a sequential set of learning steps which address specific tasks necessary for state board preparation, graduation and job entry level skills. Clinic equipment, implements, and products are comparable to those used in the industry. Each student will receive instruction that relates to the performance of useful, creative, and productive career oriented activities. The course is presented through well-developed lesson plans, which reflect current educational methods. Subjects are presented by means of lecture, demonstration, and student participation. Students will demonstrate their knowledge of cosmetology theory and application ability through their completion of required practical and clinical activities. Audio-visual aids, guest speakers and other related learning methods are used in the course.

REFERENCES: Students follow Milady’s Revised Standard Textbook of Cosmetology and Standard System of Salon Skills. A comprehensive library of references, periodicals, books, texts, standard dictionary, dictionary of medical terms, standard textbooks, anatomy charts and audio/video tapes are available to support the course of study and supplement the students’ training. Students should avail themselves of the opportunity to use these extensive materials.

GRADING PROCEDURES: Students are assigned theory study and a minimum number of practical experiences. Theory is evaluated after each unit of study. Practical assignments are evaluated as completed and counted toward course completion ONLY when rated as satisfactory or better. Practical skills are evaluated according to text procedures, performance standards established by the state licensing agency, and set forth in the Practical Skills Evaluation Criteria. Students must maintain a theory grade average of 75% and complete of all written and practical requirements including the final written and practical examination with passing score prior to graduation. Students must make up failed or missed tests and incomplete assignments. Numerical grades are considered according to the following scale:

• 91 – 100         Excellent – 4
• 81 –    90        Above Average – 3
• 75 –    80        Satisfactory – 2
• below 75        Unsatisfactory – 1

HOURS | SUBJECT/UNIT

Cosmetology Curriculum

The above hour requirements must be met by each student in each category in order for the earned hours to be accepted by the state licensing board for examination. The generous portion of creative preference hours is to be applied as needed in curriculum related areas or if a student desires to specialize in a specific area.

ARIZONA ESTHETICS COURSE OUTLINE – TEMPE

600 Hours

DESCRIPTION: The Esthetics Course offers a complete 600 hour course in the science and art of esthetics. The program is designed to prepare and educate each student in the fundamentals of the basic esthetic education set forth by the Arizona State Board of Cosmetology. It will also prepare each student for the practical and theory examination for an Arizona Aesthetic License. In addition, the course will incorporate the knowledge needed for entry level employment in salons, spas, or clinical esthetics.

OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of the course requirements, the graduate will be able to:

1. Perform and meet the standards set by the school and the esthetic industry
2. Perform technical, communication, and servicing skills
3. Successfully complete the State of Arizona requirements to practice esthetics
4. Exhibit the kind of professionalism necessary to gain and maintain entry level employment.
5. Take and pass the Arizona State Board of Cosmetology Exam for Aesthetic licensing.

FORMAT: The clock hour education is taught within a set of structured curriculum that prepares students for state board examination, graduation, and entry level skills. The esthetic course encompasses both theory and practical education for each topic. Clinic equipment and products are comparable to those used in the industry. The course is presented through well developed lesson plans, which reflect current educational methods. Subjects are presented by means of lecture, demonstration and student participation. Instruction will be supplemented with visual aids, guest speakers, field trips and other instructional techniques.

REFERENCES: Students follow Milady’s Standard Fundamentals for Aestheticians textbook. A comprehensive library of references, periodicals, books and DVD’s are available to support the course of study and supplement the student training.

GRADING PROCEDURES: Students are assigned theory study and a minimum of practical experiences. Theory is evaluated after each unit of study. Practical assignments are evaluated as completed and counted toward course completion only when rated as satisfactory or better. Practical skills are evaluated according to text procedures, performance standards established by the state licensing agency, set forth in the Practical Skills Evaluation Criteria. Students must maintain a theory grade of 75% and pass a final written and practical exam prior to graduation. Students must make up failed or missed tests and incomplete assignments. Numerical grades are considered according to the following scale:

• 91 – 100         Excellent – 4
• 81 –    90        Above Average – 3
• 75 –    80        Satisfactory – 2
• below 75        Unsatisfactory – 1

HOURS | SUBJECT/UNIT

Esthetician Curriculum

The above hour requirements must be met by each student in each category in order for the earned hours to be accepted by the state licensing board for examination.

ARIZONA INSTRUCTOR COURSE OUTLINE

650 Hours

DESCRIPTION: The primary purpose of the Instructor Course is to train the student in the basic teaching skills, educational judgments, proper work habits, and desirable attitudes necessary to pass the State Board examination and for competency in job entry level employment as an Instructor or related career avenue.

OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of the course requirements, the determined graduate will be able to:

1. Project a positive attitude and a sense of personal integrity and self-confidence.
2. Practice proper grooming and effective communications skills and visual poise.
3. Understand employer employee relationships and respect the need to deliver worthy service for value received.
4. Perform the basic skills necessary for teaching including writing lesson plans, performing lectures and demonstrations, directing student projects, using library resources and audio-visual aids, conducting theory class instruction and measuring student achievement, supervising clinic operations, and maintaining required student records.
5. Apply the theory, technical information and related matter to assure sound judgments, decisions, and procedures.

To ensure continued career success, the graduate will continue to learn new and current information related to techniques, communications skills and teaching methodologies to improve teaching skills.

FORMAT: The clock hour education is provided through a sequential set of learning steps which address specific tasks necessary for state board preparation, graduation and job entry level skills. Clinic equipment, implements, and products are comparable to those used in the industry. Each student will receive instruction that relates to the performance of useful, creative, and productive career oriented activities. The course is presented through well-developed lesson plans, which reflect current educational methods. Subjects are presented by means of demonstration and student participation. Student Instructors will demonstrate their level of competency through completion of required classroom and clinic student teaching activities. Audio-visual aids, guest speakers, field trips and other related learning methods are used in the course.

REFERENCES: Students follow Milady’s Master Educator Student Course Book. A comprehensive library of references, periodicals, books, texts, and audio/video tapes are available to support the course of study and supplement the students’ training. Students should avail themselves of the opportunity to use these extensive materials.

GRADING PROCEDURES: Students are assigned theory study and a minimum number of practical experiences. Theory is evaluated after each unit of study. Practical assignments are evaluated as completed and counted toward course completion ONLY when rated as satisfactory or better. Practical skills are evaluated according to text procedures, performance standards established by the state licensing agency, and set forth in the Practical Skills Evaluation Criteria. Students must maintain a theory grade average of 75% and complete of all written and practical requirements including the final written and practical examination with passing score prior to graduation. Students must make up failed or missed tests and incomplete assignments. Numerical grades are considered according to the following scale:

• 91 – 100         Excellent – 4
• 81 –    90        Above Average – 3
• 75 –    80        Satisfactory – 2
• below 75        Unsatisfactory – 1

HOURS | SUBJECT/UNIT

Student Instructor Curriculum

The above hour requirements must be met by each student in each category in order for the earned hours to be accepted by the state licensing board for examination. The portion of unassigned hours is to be applied as needed in curriculum related areas or if a student desires to specialize in a specific area.

Tuition Course Costs

Effective September 1st, 2008, our current tuition will be $16,095.00* for the Cosmetology Course of training..   This includes your books, uniforms and kit.   Additional uniforms and kit items can be purchased separately if desired.

Our current cost of tuition for the Aesthetics Course of training is $12,500*.   This includes your books, uniforms and kit.   Additional uniforms and kit items can be purchased separately if desired.

Our current cost of tuition for the Instructor Course of training is $4,100*.   This includes your books for training.   Additional jackets can be purchased separately if desired.

*Please contact our Admissions Department for the most current tuition as our prices may have changed.

Students may purchase Advanced Education packages in increments of $400, $600, and $800. See your Admissions Representative for more details on the Advanced Education Workshops.