Maximum Time Frame

Cosmetology and Instructor students must complete the educational program within the maximum time frame, which is based on attending at least 80% of the scheduled hours. Nail Technician and Esthetics students must complete the educational program within the maximum time frame, which is based on attending at least 90% of the scheduled hours.

Course/ScheduleLengthMaximum Time Frame
Cosmetology – 28 hours36 Weeks52 Weeks
Cosmetology – 20 hours50 Weeks73 Weeks
Nail Technician - 24 hours13 Weeks19 Weeks
Nail Technician - 20 hours15 Weeks23 Weeks
Esthetics - 35 hours18 Weeks25 Weeks
Esthetics - 20 hours30 Weeks44 Weeks
Instructor – 35 hours9 Weeks12 Weeks
Instructor – 27 hours12 Weeks17 Weeks
Instructor – 22 hours14 Weeks18 Weeks

The maximum time frame calculation includes school published closures. Transfer students who need less than full course requirements, the maximum time frame will be determined based on 125% of the scheduled contracted hours. The maximum time frame allowed for full time nail technician students and esthetics students, transfer students who need less than full course requirements will be determined based on 111% of the scheduled contracted hours. If any student enrolled fails to complete the program within the maximum time frame they will lose their eligibility for Title IV programs and may be terminated from the program. Students who exceed the maximum time frame may be permitted to continue enrollment, and be charged tuition fees accordingly, on a cash-pay basis. Whether a student pays out of pocket or receives Title IV Financial aid all hours attempted and completed are considered part of the Satisfactory Academic Progress calculation. For students with a disability that appeal, the student’s disability will be considered as a factor towards maintaining Satisfactory Academic Progress.

Cosmetology students are expected to utilize the 250 scheduled hours for normal challenges that come up in their lives; time off with family, sick time, unexpected personal challenges, etc.

Nail Technician students are expected to utilize the 33 scheduled hours for normal challenges that come up in their lives; time off with family, sick time, unexpected personal challenges, etc.

Esthetics students are expected to utilize the 67 scheduled hours for normal challenges that come up in their lives; time off with family, sick time, unexpected personal challenges, etc.

Instructor students are expected to utilize the 75 scheduled hours for normal challenges that come up in their lives; time off with family, sick time, unexpected personal challenges, etc.