Requirements for Admission

Cosmetology and Nail Technology

Entrance is open to career minded people who, in the opinion of the Academy staff, would be able to obtain and utilize the skills taught for employment.  Candidates are thoroughly screened to determine their capabilities and career potential.  The Academies will only admit as students, candidates having a high school diploma or GED certificate.  Enrollment exceptions are made for students who are above the age of compulsory school attendance  and show high motivation, or whose background and aptitude indicate the ability and desire to benefit from successful completion. Students who do not have a high school diploma or GED, or equivalent, must pass an Ability to Benefit Examination if they can show proof of 10 high school credits (with 2 credits in English) or can show proof of 23 years of age with a government issued driver’s license/id card, birth certificate or a passport.

Instructor Training

Entrance is open to individuals that hold either a current Arizona Cosmetology or Nail Technology license.  In addition, each applicant must have a minimum of one years documented working experience in the salon.  Instructor Training applicants must hold either a High School Diploma or a General Equivalency Diploma (GED), or can provide satisfactory evidence that they are at least 23 years of age with a government issued driver’s license/id card, birth certificate or a passport. Enrollment exceptions are made for students who are above the age of compulsory school attendance  and show high motivation, or whose background and aptitude indicate the ability and desire to benefit from successful completion. Students who do not have a high school diploma or GED, or equivalent, must pass an Ability to Benefit Examination if they can show proof of 10 high school credits (with 2 credits in English) or can show proof of 23 years of age with a government issued driver’s license/id card, birth certificate or a passport.

If you have other questions, please call an admissions rep at 520-888-0170.