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:

Admission Requirements

(Cosmetology, Barber & Esthetics)

To be considered for admission as a regular student to any program, a prospective student must complete the following requirements, please note IIC does not accept Ability to Benefit (ATB) students:

  • Be above the age of 17 at enrollment date.
  • Complete a personal interview with an Admissions Representative. (May be completed virtually).
  • Complete a Student Application (May be completed online here).
  • Pay a non-refundable application fee of $50 (unless waiver from school).
  • Submit Essay
  • Pay a registration fee of $150
  • Non-Private Pay students are required to make a $500 down payment to cover part of equipment costs. Financial aid is not available for Barber program.
  • 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).
  • Complete and sign an Enrollment Agreement.
  • Must be a High School Graduate, have obtained a General Educational Development (GED) certificate or meet IIC’s home school requirement.
  • Submit a copy of the High School diploma/Official Transcripts or equivalent, GED certificate, or home school certification.
  • Submit a copy of all of the following: Proof of date of birth (driver’s license or birth certificate) and verification of social security number (can be done with a FAFSA or student showing the Social Security card to the admissions department, a copy of the social security card will not be kept for security purposes).

Admission Requirements

(Nails & Eyelash)

To be considered for admission as a regular student to any program, a prospective student must complete the following requirements, please note IIC does not accept Ability to Benefit (ATB) students:

  • Be above the age of 17 at enrollment date.
  • Complete a Student Application (May be completed online here for Nails and here for Eyelash).
  • Pay a non-refundable application fee of $50 (unless waiver from school).
  • Pay a registration fee of $150
  • Complete and sign an Enrollment Agreement (May be done in Student Portal).
  • Must be a High School Graduate, have obtained a General Educational Development (GED) certificate or meet IIC’s home school requirement.
  • Submit a copy of the High School diploma/Official Transcripts or equivalent, GED certificate, or home school certification (May be done in Student Portal).
  • Submit a copy of all of the following: Proof of date of birth (driver’s license or birth certificate) and verification of social security number (May be done in Student Portal).

 

Admission Requirements

(Makeup & Workshops)

To be considered for admission as a regular student to any program, a prospective student must complete the following requirements, please note IIC does not accept Ability to Benefit (ATB) students:

  • Be above the age of 17 at enrollment date. (Unless otherwise noted).
  • Complete a Student Application (May be completed online here for Makeup Artistry and here for Workshops).
  • Must be a High School Graduate, have obtained a General Educational Development (GED) certificate or meet IIC’s home school requirement. (Unless otherwise noted).