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The Salon Professional Academy Cosmetology Program Tuition & Financial Aid

At The Salon Professional Academy – Huntsville, we believe a professional beauty education should be both high-quality and accessible. Our team works closely with every student to help them understand tuition, payment options, and financial aid opportunities.

Whether you plan to attend our full-time 5-day cosmetology program or our part-time 3-day program, the tuition cost is the same and includes the essential tools and materials needed to begin your career.

COSMETOLOGY PROGRAM TUITION

The total tuition for both the 5-day and 3-day cosmetology programs at The Salon Professional Academy – Huntsville is:

$25,680

A $100 non-refundable enrollment fee is due when signing your enrollment paperwork to secure your spot in the program.

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN YOUR TUITION?

Your tuition covers the essential materials and resources needed to begin your cosmetology training, including:

  • All required textbooks and learning materials
  • A complete professional cosmetology student kit
  • Hands-on training using professional salon tools and products
  • Instruction from licensed cosmetology educators
  • Preparation for the Alabama State Board licensing exam

Our goal is to ensure students have the tools and knowledge they need to succeed in the beauty industry.

PAYMENT OPTIONS

We offer flexible payment options to help students manage tuition while completing their cosmetology training. Accepted payment methods include cash, check, credit card – or Federal Financial Aid. Students may choose between two payment structures.

Equal Monthly Payments

Students can divide tuition into monthly payments based on their program schedule.

  • 5-Day Cosmetology Program
  • Duration: 11 months
  • Monthly payment plan available
  • 3-Day Cosmetology Program
  • Duration: 14 months
  • Monthly payment plan available

Pay-in-Full Discount

Students who choose to pay their tuition in full on the first day of class are eligible for a 5% tuition discount.

Tuition with Discount

  • Original tuition: $25,680
  • Discounted tuition: $24,396

This option allows students to save over $1,200 on their cosmetology education.

HOW DO I APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID?

STEP 1:

DETERMINE YOUR DEPENDANCY STATUS. CLICK THE LINK BELOW FOR HELP.

STEP 2:

ACCESS THE FEDERAL STUDENT AID WEBSITE TO CREATE YOUR FSA ID.

STEP 3:

COMPLETE YOUR FAFSA. 

IF YOU ARE CONSIDERED A DEPENDENT, YOU MUST INCLUDE YOUR PARENTS’ INFORMATION. USE THE IRS DATA RETREIVAL TOOL TO SIMPLIFY THE PROCESS.

DON’T FORGET TO INCLUDE OUR SCHOOL CODE: 042110

The Salon Professional Academy – Huntsville is a Title IV institution, which means eligible students may receive federal financial aid to help cover the cost of tuition.

Available financial aid programs include:

  • Federal Pell Grants (for students who qualify)
  • Federal Direct Stafford Loans

To determine eligibility, students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Apply online at: studentaid.gov

School Code: 042110

If you have questions about the FAFSA process, our Financial Aid Counselor is happy to assist you with completing your application and understanding your award options.

Pell Grants are based on a student’s financial need. These are not required to be paid back by the recipient. Not everyone is found eligible for Pell Grants.

Federal Stafford Loans are low interest loans for eligible students. Interest rates vary based on academic year.

In addition to federal financial aid, students may also use:

Alabama 529 College Savings Plan: Students may apply funds from an Alabama 529 college savings account toward tuition.

Beauty Industry Scholarships: Students are encouraged to apply for external scholarships from organizations that support future beauty professionals.

These can be found online at https://beautychangeslives.org/, and https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/redken/.

While most required materials are included in tuition, students should plan for a few personal school expenses.

Students are responsible for providing:

  • Basic school supplies (pens, notebooks, clipboards)
  • An all-black wardrobe for dress code while attending classes

The all-black dress code helps create a professional salon environment and prepares students for the expectations of the beauty industry.

If you’re interested in learning more about cosmetology school tuition, financial aid, or upcoming class start dates, our admissions team would love to help.

Schedule a tour, speak with admissions, or start your application online today!

Your future in the beauty industry starts here.