Glen Dow Academy Student Programs

SCHOOL HOURS - Cosmetology students attend from 8-5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. Manicuring and Day Esthetics students are here from 9-4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. Evening Esthetics classes are held from 3-8:30pm, Monday through Friday. Students work in a salon setting and take clients daily. Salon services are offered from 9:15 through 3:30. Please call the front desk for those appointments at (509) 624-3244.

CLASS SCHEDULES - Please call Sara Meddock, Admissions Director, for a listing of upcoming classes.

´ COSMETOLOGY - A 1970-hour course that takes approximately 11 ½ months to complete with good attendance. It consists primarily of hair design, touching on skin care, makeup, and natural nail manicuring and pedicuring procedures. The cost for this program is $12,223.47 to include all books, equipment, uniforms, taxes and tuition.

´ ESTHETICS - 660 hours to completion. The course includes skin care, makeup, hair removal, and spa body treatments. The cost for this program is $5,110.94 to include all books, equipment, uniforms, taxes and tuition. This course is offered in both daytime and evening sessions. Class size is limited.

´ MANICURING - 660 hours to completion. This course teaches acrylic and gel nail enhancements, manicuring and pedicuring. The cost for this program is $5,113.04 include all books, equipment, uniforms, taxes and tuition.

´ INSTRUCTOR - 600 hours to completion. Students acquire a thorough knowledge of teaching techniques, principles, evaluation methods, and all aspects of school operation. The cost for this program is $3,284.89.

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FINANCIAL INFORMATION

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The Glen Dow Academy is nationally accredited and Federally funded, using the FAFSA form (08-09) to apply for financial aid to qualifying students. A copy of the previous year's taxes (2007) will be requested as proof of income from the student, and often times, from the parents as well. Students may apply online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. The school code is #009739, or forms are available here at the school.

Unlike many institutions that expect students to find their own way to pay for their education, the staff at Glen Dow Academy will assist you in every way. GDA is only one of a few cosmetology schools in the Inland Northwest that offers Title IV Financial Aid. Becky Smith in our Financial Aid Department will do everything from guiding you through all the financial aid and loan options, to going over private loan options with you.

AVAILABLE FINANCIAL AID

GRANTS
Glen Dow Academy is a school that is approved by the US Department of Education. This means funding can be available through PELL and WSNG Grants to those who qualify. Students must meet certain criteria to be eligible for these grants, which do not have to be repaid.

STAFFORD STUDENT LOANS
These are low interest loans that can only be offered by schools like Glen Dow Academy, which is approved by the US Department of Education. You must begin loan payments six months after you complete your course of study, or terminate it. You have up to 10 years to repay the loan, with payments as low as $50 per month. And you don't need a perfect credit rating to apply!

NOTE: Many schools offer loans at much higher interest rates up to 20%, because the school is Not approved by the US Department of Education, so be sure to consider this when selecting your school.

PARENT PLUS LOAN
If a student is still considered a dependant (younger than 24, no children, not married) and their parents are interested in helping them with school expenses, there are also Parent Plus Loans available. These are low interest loans with up to 10 year repayments. Again, the team at Glen Dow Academy will happily provide you with information and assistance.

Contact Becky Smith, in our Financial Aid Department if you need further assistance or information.

The minimum enrollment requirements are being of 17 years of age and completion of a high school diploma/GED. As a private school, we do have an application process that includes a school tour, interview, and aptitude test. Appointments can be made with Sara Meddock, Admissions Director at (509) 624-3244, x2. She will be your first contact at the school.