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School Name and Address

Contact for more information

Bluestone Academy
201 North Pine Street
Ellensburg, WA 98926
Main telephone 509.962.3184
Website http://bluestone-academy.com/ (external link)
Request more information http://bluestone-academy.com/contact-us/ (external link)

General Information

General information

Public or private Private
Type of school Vocational school that offers Cosmetology, Esthetics, Nail Technology, and Instructor Training programs.
Degrees offered Certificate, Pre-licensing Training
Specialized licensure Licensed by the Washington State Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board and the Washington State Department of Licensing.
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act eligible training provider Yes

School setting

Setting Small town-rural area (not within commuting distance of a large city)
Closest major metropolitan area Seattle
Population of city the school is in 17,330
County Kittitas

Additional information

The Academy's curriculum focuses on technical skills, artistic interpretation, and business development. The school runs more like a typical salon due to its smaller size.

Student Body

Enrollment

Total number of students 32
An average of 32 students are enrolled annually.

Costs

Program costs

Tuition is $12,000 for the Cosmetology program and $6,250 for the Esthetics program. Tuition is $4,500 for the Nail Technology program and $4,750 for the Instructor Training program. The Hair Design program is $9,500. Application fee, books, kit, board fee and taxes are not included in tuition.

Tuition rates vary by

Academic program/major

Tuition refund policy

Follows Washington State requirements as detailed in https://apps.leg.wa.gov/WAC/default.aspx?cite=490-105-130 (external link)
See the current catalog for school policy.

Tuition payment plans available

Installment plan (you can pay tuition in several payments over the course of the term)
A payment plan is available.

Financial Aid

Financial aid programs at this school

Other
Scholarships and Department of Vocational Rehabilitation, Dislocated Workers Program, and People for People funds are available to qualified students.

Admissions

Contact for more information

Theresa Barlen
509.962.3184
Electronic application website http://www.bluestone-academy.com/cosmetology/apply-for-admission.php (external link)

Education required for admission

High school education High school diploma required and GED accepted.
Other education requirements for admission Students without a GED may apply, but must obtain the diploma before graduation documents will be signed.

Application requirements

Submit these items:
Interview Required for all students

Other admissions information

Applicants are evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Transfer students are welcome.

Academics

Degrees offered

Pre-licensing training
Certificate or diploma

School catalog

To get a catalog http://bluestone-academy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Spring-2017-Bluestone-Catalog-.pdf (external link) (PDF file)
Academic index website http://www.bluestone-academy.com/cosmetology/programs.php (external link)

Graduation requirements

Graduates must successfully complete their program of study. They are then eligible to take the state-approved national examinations to become licensed to work in Washington.

Attendance options

Full time
Part time

Career Services

Career services offered

Job interview preparation
Placement assistance

Educational programs (external link)

List programs by [ title | cluster ]

  • Barbering
    • Barbering [Certificate, Pre-license Training]
  • Cosmetology and Hair Design
    • Cosmetology [Certificate, Pre-license Training]
    • Esthetics [Certificate, Pre-license Training]
    • Hair Design [Diploma, Pre-license Training]
    • Instructor Training [Certificate, Pre-license Training]
    • Manicuring/Nail Technician [Certificate, Pre-license Training]
  • Workforce Training and WIOA Eligible Training Programs
    • Barbering [Certificate, Pre-license Training]
    • Cosmetology [Certificate, Pre-license Training]
    • Esthetics [Certificate, Pre-license Training]
    • Instructor Training [Certificate, Pre-license Training]
    • Manicuring/Nail Technician [Certificate, Pre-license Training]