Attending beauty school at American Hair Academy in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa may be one of the most important parts of your life. As a student in our Cosmetology/Barber program, you could learn new skills, grow your natural talent, and become confident in your ability to help others look and feel amazing! The enrollment process at our school could be your starting point to a beauty education that opens up more doors than you can imagine! Get started with the process whenever you are ready.
The World of Beauty Awaits You
To be considered for admission as a regular student in our Cosmetology/Barber program, you must complete the following requirements:
Step 1: Tour our campus.
Schedule a campus visit to view our facility, observe our classes, and talk to an admissions representative about your career plans. The career planning session can be made by appointment. Fill out our contact form, or give us a call at (319) 219-6248.
Step 2: Complete an application form.
Mail or bring in an application for enrollment along with the $95.00 application fee (nonrefundable).
Step 3: Tell us when you want to begin classes.
Submit a copy of the application form indicating which of the five class start dates you wish to attend.
Step 4: Apply for financial aid.
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) to see if you qualify for federal financial aid.
Prospective students must meet these requirements:
After you have completed the enrollment steps and given us all the necessary information, we will review your application and send a letter of acceptance to you if you meet our requirements. In the event the upcoming class is filled, your application will automatically be accepted for the following start date.
All previous loans are current; if a student is in default they must make nine on-time payments within 10 months or pay in full in order to be eligible for enrollment.
If you are ready to begin your enrollment journey, let us know! We are here to help you from start to finish.
Yes, American Hair Academy accepts transfer students. You must have an interview at our school to determine the reason for transferring and the level of training acquired. Tuition adjustments will be made according to the number of hours you have obtained.
Students wishing to transfer will produce all academic and financial records and hold an interview with a school official before acceptance. If accepted, American Hair Academy reserves the right to limit the hours accepted and may require a transfer assessment, at the expense of the applicant, before the determination of credit transfer. A student who transfers cosmetology credit from another school must enroll for one complete term at American Hair Academy before being eligible to graduate. The Academy strives to provide the best possible opportunity for success in the field and has the right to accept or deny the transfer of credit according to its policy and procedures.
All external transfer applicants must apply for admission through the admissions office and must otherwise meet all admissions requirements. Transfers will only be accepted when space is available. Full course starts are granted priority. The transfer credit will not impact the Academy’s refund policy.
Yes, if you are a member of the military or have VA benefits, ask us about specific policies that relate to you.
The basic expectation for students entering American Hair Academy is a desire to learn. This does not guarantee freedom in course and/or program selection. American Hair Academy provides educational opportunities for a wide variety of achievement levels and, therefore, must establish realistic entrance standards, as appropriate. Even in the case of these established standards, the Admissions Officer is given a degree of flexibility that permits placing the welfare of the student above all else. No student shall be excluded from any program at this institution because of race, color, religion, sex, ethnic origin, age, physical/mental handicap, or status as a military veteran.
Financial aid is available to those who qualify. To find out what you may qualify for, fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®).
Although American Hair Academy cannot guarantee employment, we do provide placement assistance, career guidance, and opportunity referrals. We attempt to assist students and graduates in job-seeking skills and interview assistance, including guidance on professional expectations, such as personal conduct and appearance.
American Hair Academy is dedicated to the success of its students as professional designers. Academy staff will assist current students and graduates seeking employment within the beauty industry.
I was a student at American Hair Academy and it was a great experience! We are taught by our wonderful instructors how to be professional out on the floor. I learned so much in the year that I was there, mostly because of the one on one that each student received from the instructors. I would recommend this school to anyone that is wanting to be a cosmetologist around this area.
I have been here for a haircut for myself, one for my daughter, and an eyebrow wax. It was all excellent. It did take a little more time, but I didnt mind as the students were friendly. LOVED the outcome of each service and was SO impressed with the cost! Such a great value! I will 100% be going back frequently.
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