Admissions Requirements

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The International Institute of Cosmetology is a private, open-enrollment school that requires a quantitative and verbal entrance exam. To be considered for admission as a student, a prospective student must complete the following requirements:

Minimum Qualifications

  • High School Graduate/GED
  • 17 and older

Application Requirements

(How to Apply)

  1. Virtual or In person Campus Tour/Personal Interview with Admissions Representative  
  2. Student Enrollment Application and $50 non-refundable fee
  3. Submit Application Essay (Cosmetology & Esthetics)

After Your Acceptance!!!

  • Registration fee of $150
  • Enrollment Agreement
  • Copy of each of the following:
    • High School diploma/Official Transcripts or equivalent, GED certificate, or home school certification
    • Proof of date of birth (driver’s license or birth certificate)

As Applicable:

  1. Non-Private Pay Cosmetology students are required to make a down payment to cover part of equipment costs.
  2. Private pay students are required to make a down payment to application/registration fees, books, tools, taxes, and part of the tuition of $3900 (Cosmetology students) $2500 (Esthetics students); In form of cash, check or credit card.
    • Title IV students are asked to submit all verification information shall it be needed within 2 weeks of verification notification or prior to start date (the lesser of the two).
    • Home-Schooled students may be eligible for enrollment if they meet state law standards, certificate of completion, and have a 3rd party sign a statement verifying completion of home-schooling.
    • IIC does not accept Ability to Benefit (ATB) students.