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Award Beauty School

Award Beauty School

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26 East Antietam Street, Hagerstown, MD 21740

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Programs Offered

Cosmetology

  • 1,500 hours
  • 13 months
  • $22,900

Barbering

  • 1,200 hours
  • 12 months
  • $18,560

Nail Technology

Program information not available.

Award Beauty School offers state-approved cosmetology, barbering, and nail technician programs. They are accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and approved by the U.S. Department of Education—meaning you can apply for federal financial aid.

No matter what time of year it is, the school is open for enrollment. Daytime courses begin the first Monday of each month, and evening classes begin the first Tuesday of each month.

Students can finish their training in less than a year, and the school has a 96.74% licensure rate for its graduates.

In the School's Words

Your Cosmetology, Professional Barbering and Nail Technician Career Training Starts Here! Award Beauty & Barber School has trained students in the Hagerstown, MD and the Tri-State areas for over 50 years. Award Beauty & Barber School offers training in Cosmetology, Professional Barbering and Nail Technology.

The school features modern beauty, barber and nail technology equipment, separate theory classrooms, and a modern salon environment where advanced students receive practical and clinical training.

Career Training At-a-Glance:

Cosmetology Program:

You can become a licensed Cosmetologist in 9 months.

  • Financial Aid Available (to those who qualify)
  • Day and evening classes, flexible schedules
  • Job Placement Assistance

Professional Barbering Program:

You can become a licensed Barber in 7.5 months.

  • Financial Aid Available (to those who qualify)
  • Day and evening classes, flexible schedules
  • Job Placement Assistance

Nail Technology Program:

You can become a licensed Nail Technician in 2 months.

  • Day and evening classes, flexible schedules
  • Job Placement Assistance

Financial Aid and Accreditation

Award Beauty & Barber School is approved by the U.S. Department of Education and is eligible to participate in Title IV Financial Aid Programs (for those who qualify). Our on-site Financial Aid Department is available to guide you through the application process for financial aid.

Award Beauty & Barber School is Nationally Accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences

Advantages of a Career in Cosmetology, Professional Barbering and Nail Technology!

  • An in-demand career
  • Becoming a trained professional in less then a year
  • Great income potential
  • Job security
  • Using your creativity to help people look and feel their best
  • Flexible hours
  • The opportunity to work in a variety of career options, from salon/shop owner, platform artist or massage therapist.

Contact Us Today! We appreciate your interest and look forward to hearing from you!

About This School

Admissions

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Financial Aid

41% of students received financial aid. Students were awarded $2,298 on average.
First-time undergraduate students in the 2021 school year.

School Size

As of 2021 this school has 94 students enrolled with a student-to-teacher ratio of 20:1.

Information gathered from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), 2023.

Accreditation

This school is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts & Sciences (NACCAS).

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