This new certified course is a 1000 hour program.  It is designed to prepare students for employment in the cosmetology industry including preparation for the State Board Exam.

Students will receive professional training in:

Recommended:

Assessment in reading

Program

The full time course will take 3 quarters to complete.  Estimated total cost including books and supplies is $3,608.97

Schedule:

Monday – Friday:  8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Registration Fee:

$610.00* (Fees are paid quarterly does not include books and supplies)

*Additional expenses for program:

Cosmetology kit is $1,012.00 and includes the English text (Spanish books are extra cost).  The Job Hunting Handbook $8.00.  Purchase is required.  Kits and shirts must be purchased the first day of each quarter.  State Board test registration fee:  $125.00;  additional supplies:  $618.97; including uniforms.  Minimum order of 2 black BPACE t-shirts per level and 1 sweatshirt (freshman level).  

Class Location for Programs:

Adult Career Training (ACT) Center

4640 North Maine Avenue

Baldwin Park, CA 91706

BPACE - Student Accident Insurance:

Student Accident Insurance is required for all students enrolled in Career Technical Education (CTE) programs, containing a clinical component and other programs with a safety requirement.  The fee must be paid each year of enrollment (July 2022 to June 2023 - $15.00)

Financial Aid:

Financial Aid services are available.  A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, does not have to be repaid.  Federal Pell Grants usually are awarded only to undergraduate students who have not earned a bachelor’s or professional degree.  Grants start from $692.00 to $6,895.00 and students are able to apply online (click this link to go to our Financial Aid Section).

Discrimination Policy:

BPUSD Adult and Community Education programs and activities shall be free from discrimination based on gender, actual or perceived sex, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, or age, or on the basis of a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.  If you believe you have been discriminated against, immediately contact the principal, designee at the school office or District Office at (626) 962-3311 (BP4010).