At a Glance
Suburban (within commuting distance of a large city)
18 students
$500 for the ten-day introductory course and includes tuition, registration fee, and an introductory grooming kit.
Private;
proprietary
School Name and Address
Contact for more information
General Information
General information
Public or private
Private
Type of school
Vocational school that offers a 670-hour course of training and instruction in dog and cat grooming.
Degrees offered
Certificate
School accreditation
Licensed by the Washington State Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board
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
19,940
Public transportation to campus
Yes; within walking distance
County
King
School visits
School visit availability
Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays best between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Contact to set up school visit
Denise McDonald; 425.485.1500 (school); denise@masers.com
Additional information
The school operates on a year-round basis. Classes are held during the day, Monday through Saturday. The weekly schedule is flexible to fit students' needs.
Student Body
Enrollment
Total number of students
18
Limited to six students per course; annual enrollment ranges from 12 to 18 students.
Costs
Program costs
$500 for the ten-day introductory course and includes tuition, registration fee, and an introductory grooming kit.
Tuition rates vary by
Degree level (e.g., certificate, associate, bachelor's)
Tuition refund policy
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)
Pre-payment plan (if you pay your entire tuition when you enroll, you don't have to pay higher prices if tuition increases)
Tuition guarantee (you aren't affected by tuition increases; the tuition you pay your first year is the amount you pay all years)
Financial Aid
Applying for financial aid
Submit these forms
Worker Retraining Program for Washington State laid off workers
Financial aid programs at this school
Other
Worker retraining funds for unemployment recipients are available.
Admissions
Contact for more information
Education required for admission
High school education
High school diploma required and GED accepted.
Application requirements
Application fee
$30 for the Introductory class; $105 registration fee for the Vocational Pet grooming program; $75 for the Groomer Advancement program.
Submit these items:
Application
Required for all students
Interview
Recommended, but not required
Exams
Applicants must pass an entrance examination if they don't have a high school diploma or GED.
Academics
Degrees offered
Graduation requirements
Complete all book work; take breed ID tests; complete all hours and days required
Attendance options
Days
Full time
Part time
Short-term courses
Summer school
Weekends
Student Services
Academic services for all students
Other services for all students
Basic job skills
Student lounge
Career Services
Career services offered
Career counseling
Job interviews
Placement assistance
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