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School Name and Address

Contact for more information

Gene Juarez Academy
6007 A 244th Street SW
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
Main telephone 800.230.3636
Website http://www.genejuarezacademy.edu (external link)
Request more information https://genejuarezacademy.edu/contact/ (external link)
Other sites 2222 South 314th Street
Federal Way, WA 98003
253.839.4338

General Information

General information

Public or private Private
Type of school Vocational school that provides Cosmetology, Manicuring, and Instructor Training year round.
Degrees offered Diploma, Pre-licensing Training
School accreditation Accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences; licensed by the State of Washington; and approved by the Veteran's Administration.
Specialized licensure Licensed by the State of Washington
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act eligible training provider Yes

School setting

Setting Suburban (within commuting distance of a large city)
Closest major metropolitan area Seattle
Population of city the school is in 617,334
Public transportation to campus Both campuses are easily accessible by public transportation.
Student parking on campus Parking is available at no charge for all students.
County Snohomish

School visits

School visit availability School visits are available by appointment, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Contact to set up school visit academy@genejuarez.com
North Seattle campus - 206.368.0210
South Seattle campus - 253.839.4338

Additional information

The school operates on an open-entry, open-exit basis. Students can enroll and begin classes every two to four weeks throughout the year.

Student Body

Enrollment

Total number of full time students 300
Total number of students 300
About 300 students total annually for the combined campuses.
Students come from a variety of ethnic backgrounds.

Costs

Program costs

Tuition is $17,100 for the Cosmetology program (1,600 hours), plus $2,860 for books and supplies. Tuition is $6,600 for the Manicuring Program, plus $900 for books and supplies. Tuition is $5,100 for the Instructor Training program (500 hours), plus $625 for books and supplies. Registration is $100 for each program included in the tuition totals. Costs are based on normal completion times.

Tuition rates vary by

Academic program/major

Tuition refund policy

Follows Washington State requirements as detailed in http://apps.leg.wa.gov/WAC/default.aspx?cite=490-105-130 (external link)
Contact the school for more information.

Tuition payment plans available

Deferment plan (you can pay part of your tuition at the start of the term and the rest at the end of the term)
Installment plan (you can pay tuition in several payments over the course of the term)
Payment plans are developed based on individual needs and federal and state aid available in conjunction with private payments if needed.

Financial Aid (external link)

Contact for counseling or more information

Financial Services Staff
206.368.0210 - North Seattle
253.839.4338 - South Seattle
Financial aid office website http://genejuarezacademy.edu/paying-for-school/financial-aid/ (external link)

Applying for financial aid

Submit these forms FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), WASFA (Washington Application for Student Financial Aid)

Financial aid programs at this school

Loans
Federal PLUS loans (for parents)
Federal Stafford loans (subsidized)
Federal Stafford loans (unsubsidized)
Institution loans (from the school)
Need-based scholarships and grants
Federal Pell Grants
Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants
School-sponsored scholarships and grants
State-sponsored scholarships and grants
Merit-based scholarships and grants
School-sponsored scholarships in academics
School-sponsored scholarships for special characteristics
Veteran's benefits
Veteran's benefits, such as the GI Bill, are honored
Other
Title IV Financial Aid Grants and Loans, Opportunity Grants, Worker Retraining Grants, Passport to College, College Bound grants and scholarships are offered to those who qualify.

Admissions

Contact for more information

Admissions
206.368.0210
800.230.3636
Electronic application website https://genejuarezacademy.edu/apply-now/ (external link)

Education required for admission

High school education High school diploma required and GED accepted.

Application dates 

Admission is available Classes begin every four to five weeks.
Application deadline Continuous
Notified of acceptance by Continuous
Students are encouraged to tour and apply early to ensure the preferred start date.

Application requirements

Application fee Registration fee of $100 upon enrollment into the program.
Application fee waived Case-by-case
Submit these items:
Application Required for all students
High school transcript or GED certificate Required for all students
Interview Required for all students

Other admissions information

Applicants must be at least 17 years old and demonstrate the ability to benefit from the program.

Academics

Degrees offered

Pre-licensing training
Certificate or diploma

School catalog

Academic index website https://genejuarezacademy.edu/our-programs/why-gene-juarez-academy/ (external link)

Graduation requirements

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

Attendance options

Days
Full time
Students attend 30 hours per week in three, ten-hour days for the cosmetology program, 40 hours per week in 5 eight-hour days for manicuring, and 40 hours per week in four, ten-hour days for instructor training.

Student Services

Academic services for all students

Academic advising

Other services for all students

Student lounge

Career Services

Career services offered

Alumni networking and mentoring
Career counseling
Job bank
Job fairs
Job interview preparation
On campus recruitment by employers
Placement assistance
Résumé preparation assistance

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