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Toledo - 419 866 4489
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YOUR FUTURE STARTS HERE
ADMISSIONS
College admissions can seem a bit intimidating
Well, don’t worry. Our Admissions specialists will walk you through every step of the process. From application to interview, financial aid, and first day prep, we’re here for you.
Download our brochure to learn more about our 3 programs and see which could be the best fit for you. Classes start every 4 weeks, so you can start when it’s the right time.
To see our culture in person, gather information on our programs and speak with current students, schedule a 60-minute tour of our campus! Use the link below to select a date and time that works best for you.
HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Your total cost includes application and registration fees, your student kit for getting started, and tuition. You can choose from our 5-day or 3-day course schedules; both require some Saturday hours. New classes start every 4 weeks!
Are you ready to start, like, yesterday? Call our Admissions Department for the next start date. Schedule your tour and interview right away and let us help you get one step closer toward your new career.
Your career in hair design and cosmetology is within your reach. Do you take your education seriously? Are you as career focused as we are? Do you already posse qualities of professionalism, punctuality, work ethic and creativity? Do you have that striking personality? If so, you belong at Salon Institute!
In less than 2 years, you’ll be in the full throes of your cosmetology & hairdressing career. In less than 2 days, you’ll be cutting and styling hair!
Salon Institute offers
3 programs of study:
Hair Design 1,200 Clock Hours
Cosmetology 1,500 Clock Hours
Advanced Cosmetology 1,800 Clock Hours
Learn what you need about starting our program in either Toledo, or Columbus, Ohio, schedule a visit and get ready to start with the next class.
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Salon Institute’s curriculum leverages the benefits of hands-on learning to enhance a student’s confidence level through actual experience. Our fully licensed and deeply experienced educators will have you applying just-learned hair cutting and styling techniques to mannequins on your second day of class. In three months, you’ll be thoroughly prepared to take on your own clients!
By the time you graduate, you will have all the knowledge and skills necessary for passing your State Board exam. Since Salon Institute is a working salon, you will be immersed in an upscale salon environment, surrounded by the people, products and energy that exemplifies the hairdresser’s lifestyle you’ve chosen.
START YOUR CAREER OFF RIGHT
As a Salon Institute student, you’ll participate in community events supporting charities and organizations. Use this experience to practice your networking skills and gain valuable contacts in the industry. Our Salon Showcase and Job Fairs put you face-to-face with salon owners; and you’ll be ready to meet them, because you’ve taken advantage of all the resume-building, interviewing skill practice and portfolio compilation resources we’ve made available to you.
What better way to pull it all together than being part of our professional-quality runway hair show? Your college experience at Salon Institute will be uniquely tailored to suit your career goals. Getting started begins with an interview and application. Get in touch with our admissions director to find out what’s next.
Your Future Starts Here
Experience Salon Institute and take the first step toward your professional cosmetology career.
FINANCIAL AID
HOW MUCH DOES BEAUTY SCHOOL COST?
Take advantage of our Net Price Calculator (NPC). It will help you better understand the tuition required for your beauty school education, as well as estimated costs for books, supplies and other materials. Our NPC, which also takes into account demographic and earnings information, will show you the level of merit-based or need-based grants that you should expect to receive. Learn more about starting your bright career and Gainful Employment in the salon industry.
AVAILABLE FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS
To find out what financial aid options you qualify for, schedule a financial aid appointment below with our Financial Aid Director, who can assist you in determining what options might be best for you. Additionally, we offer several scholarship opportunities, which you can learn more about lower on this page.
VETERANS AFFAIRS EDUCATION BENEFITS
As a beauty school approved by the State Approving Agency of Ohio for Veterans Training, we are honored to help the courageous men and women who serve our country (and their families) follow their dreams in the cosmetology industry.
Review all of the available VA education benefit programs, and apply for your benefits today!
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs offers several education and training benefits, including the Post-9/11 GI Bill, Montgomery GI Bill, Reserve Educational Assistance Program, and Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance Program. If you are a veteran or family member of a veteran, you may qualify for any one of these financial aid options.
If you have any questions, contact us today. Our Financial Aid Coordinator will help find the answers you need!
APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID
To find out what financial aid options you qualify for, your first step is to complete a Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) form. By doing so, you will be activated within the government system and your eligibility for grants will be determined. Go to the FAFSA website.
Our school code is: 041891.
SCHOLARSHIPS
BEAUTY CHANGES LIVES FOUNDATIONS
Various amounts
The Beauty Changes Lives Foundation, established by AACS, celebrates the rich and rewarding careers in beauty and wellness and helps to make dreams come true with scholarship opportunities for those looking to pursue and further develop a career in beauty & wellness.
To date, BCL has raised over $3 million in cash and in-kind donations, and has awarded over $756,000 in scholarships for basic and advanced cosmetology, nail and massage therapy education programs. Visit the Beauty Changes Lives Foundation Website to learn more and to apply for scholarship opportunities.
START CLASSES IN STYLE SCHOLARSHIP
$150
The Start Classes in Style scholarship, offered by the Salon Institute, awards incoming students $150 to apply toward their application and registration fees. Scholarship applications will be evaluated by a panel of Salon Institute staff and administrators.
SUMMER GLAMOUR GRANT
$1000
The Summer Glamour Grant offered by the Salon Institute, awards incoming students $1,000 to apply toward their tuition fees. Scholarship applications will be evaluated by a panel of Salon Institute staff and administrators.
