Glen Dow Academy of Hair Design
School Name and Address
Contact for more information
| Glen Dow Academy of Hair Design | |
| 309 West Riverside | |
| Spokane, WA 99201 | |
| Main telephone | 509.624.3244 |
| Website | https://glendow.com/ |
| Request more information | https://glendow.com/contact/ |
General Information
General information
| Public or private | Private |
| Type of school | Vocational school that provides Cosmetology, Manicurist, Esthetician, and Instructor Training year round. |
| Date founded | 1969 |
| Degrees offered | Diploma, Pre-licensing Training |
| School accreditation | Accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts and Sciences; licensed by the State of Washington; and authorized by the Washington State Student Achievement Council. |
School setting
| Setting | Urban (in a large city) |
| Closest major metropolitan area | Spokane |
| Population of city the school is in | 203,276 |
| Public transportation to campus | Bus line nearby (Spokane Transit Authority) |
| Student parking on campus | Yes; students can park in client lot or contact the school for other options |
| County | Spokane |
Additional information
| Students can enroll and begin classes six times throughout the year. Class dates may vary from year to year. An evening esthetics class is also available. |
Costs
Program costs
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Cost for the Cosmetology program (1,725 hours) is $14,404 and includes books, uniforms, lab fees, equipment, taxes, and tuition. Cost for the Manicurist program (660 hours) $7,721 and $9,191 for the Esthetician program (660 hours). The Manicurist and Esthetician program amounts include books, uniforms, equipment, lab fees, taxes, and tuition. Cost for the Instructor program (600 hours) is $3,845. Cost for the Master Esthetician Program is $16,608 and includes tuition, equipment, books, supplies, uniforms, and lab fee. Registration fee is $100 for each program and is included in the total cost. Tuition is subject to change, so contact school to confirm prices. |
Tuition rates vary by
| Academic program/major |
Tuition refund policy
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Follows Washington State requirements as detailed in http://apps.leg.wa.gov/WAC/default.aspx?cite=490-105-130 Contact the school for more information. |
Financial Aid
Contact for counseling or more information
| Joanna Rice | |
| Financial Aid Director | |
| Financial aid office website | https://glendow.com/financial-aid/ |
Applying for financial aid
| Submit these forms | FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) |
Financial aid programs at this school
| Loans | |
| Federal PLUS loans (for parents) | |
| Federal Stafford loans (subsidized) | |
| Federal Stafford loans (unsubsidized) | |
| Need-based scholarships and grants | |
| Federal Pell Grants | |
| Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) | |
| School-sponsored scholarships and grants | |
| State-sponsored scholarships and grants | |
| Veteran's benefits | |
| Veteran's benefits, such as the GI Bill, are honored | |
| Other | |
| Scholarships are also available. |
Admissions
Contact for more information
| Jenna Palacios | |
| Admissions Director | |
| jenna@glendow.com | |
| 509.624.3244 |
Education required for admission
| High school education | High school diploma required and GED accepted. |
Application requirements
| Application fee | $100 |
| Submit these items: | |
| Interview | Required for all students |
Exams
| Required exams | Entrance test required |
Other admissions information
| Applicants must be at least 17 years old. Instructor training program applicants must be licensed and be at least 19 years old. |
Academics
Degrees offered
| Pre-licensing training | |
| Certificate or diploma |
School catalog
| School catalog website | https://glendow.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/GDA-Catalog-Revision-05-08-19.pdf |
| Academic index website | https://glendow.com/courses/ |
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 | |
| Evenings | |
| Full time | |
| Part time |
Educational programs
List programs by [ title | cluster ]
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Cosmetology and Hair Design
- Cosmetology [Diploma, Pre-license Training, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
- Esthetics [Diploma, Pre-license Training, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
- Instructor Training [Diploma, Pre-license Training]
- Manicuring [Diploma, Pre-license Training, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
- Master Esthetics [Diploma, Pre-license Training, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
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Workforce Training and WIOA Eligible Training Programs
- Cosmetology [Diploma, Pre-license Training, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
- Esthetics [Diploma, Pre-license Training, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
- Instructor Training [Diploma, Pre-license Training]
- Manicuring [Diploma, Pre-license Training, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]