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School Name and Address

Contact for more information

Summit Salon Academy
3702 South Fife Street, Suite B102
Tacoma, WA 98409
Main telephone 253.617.7010
Website https://summitsalonacademy.edu/ (external link)

General Information

General information

Public or private Private
Type of school Vocational school that provides Cosmetology and Esthetics Training.
Degrees offered Diploma, Pre-licensing Training
School accreditation National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences
Specialized licensure Washington State Department of Licensing
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act eligible training provider Yes

School setting

Setting Urban (in a large city)
Closest major metropolitan area Tacoma
Population of city the school is in 199,637
Public transportation to campus Metro Bus
Student parking on campus Free parking adjacent to school
County Pierce

School visits

School visit availability Open Monday - Saturday for visits
Contact to set up school visit Karen Shea; 253.617.7010; karen@summitsalonacademy.edu

Additional information

The school offers small class sizes that encourage interaction and enable more one-on-one time with instructors. Students also learn business skills such as how to develop a clientele. Cosmetology courses are offered six times a year and esthetics courses are offered three times a year. The Academy is endorsed by Redken 5th Avenue NYC and Summit Salon Business Center.

Student Body

Enrollment

Total number of students 100
Average 15 students per class

Costs

Program costs

Tuition and kit fee is $19,500 for the Cosmetology course and $13,850 for both the part and full time Esthetics course. Prices include registration, textbook and kit fees. Students must provide their own general school supplies. Contact the school for estimated supplies cost. Amounts shown are for programs that have been completed on time.

Tuition rates vary by

Academic program/major

Tuition payment plans available

Installment plan (you can pay tuition in several payments over the course of the term)

Financial Aid

Contact for counseling or more information

Melanee Garrison
Financial Aid Officer
253.617.7004

Applying for financial aid

Submit these forms FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
School code 041701

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)
Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants
School-sponsored scholarships and grants
United Negro College Fund
Merit-based scholarships and grants
Beauty Changes Live Scholarship program
Summit Salon Academy Scholarship
Careers That Work Scholarship
Joe Francis Scholarship
Veteran's benefits
Veteran's benefits, such as the GI Bill, are honored
MYCAA Spouse Scholarship program

Admissions

Contact for more information

Nikki Bartos
Admissions
253.617.7010

Education required for admission

High school education High school diploma required and GED accepted.

Application dates 

Admission is available Ongoing enrollment

Application requirements

Online application available http://www.summitsalonacademy.edu/contact/apply-now/ (external link)
Application fee $200 registration fee
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

The school will review prior cosmetology or esthetic course work for transfer and will accept up to a maximum of 20% of the course work. The Academy does not recruit students from other cosmetology schools.

Academics

Degrees offered

Pre-licensing training
Certificate or diploma

Graduation requirements

Completion of all required hours, tests, and projects; 85% GPA and attendance rate; payment of all tuition and fees

Attendance options

Days
Evenings
Full time
Part time
Cosmetology program is available full time only.

Computing

iPads are included in student kits. Text material is delivered digitally.

Student Services

Academic services for all students

Academic advising

Other services for all students

Basic job skills
Student lounge

Career Services

Career services offered

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

Educational programs

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