The art of beauty.
Are you looking to pursue your dream of becoming a hairdresser or cosmetologist? While chasing your dream, you also need to take into consideration that it can cost several thousand dollars to attend an accredited beauty school. Unless you have the funds readily available, you may find yourself applying for an ACE beauty school grant. Unlike a loan, you do not have to repay a loan. However, certain income limitations and requirements may be stipulated for eligibility. While the process of applying for the grant doesn't take long, it is always best to be prepared before applying.
Instructions
1. Use your computer with internet access to visit Beautyschools.org to find a beauty school in your geographic area that you would like to attend. Locate their address, phone number and a contact person to call.
2. Call the school and ask to speak with the contact person, at this time request to set up an appointment to speak with a financial aid officer to begin the process of applying for a beauty school grant.
3. Use your pen and paper to jot down important notes and items that you will be required to bring to the appointment.
4. Go to the beauty school and pick up your grant application packet and fill out all of the forms. You will also have to fill out two salon assessment forms and have them signed, this information must be completed before you can apply.
5. Make copies of your birth certificate, drivers license, pay stubs, household income sources, bank account statements, proof of assets, high school diploma or GED equivalency and social security card.
6. Return the completed grant application packet along with the required copies to the beauty school.
7. Await the phone call for the financial aid officer to say that they have processed your application.
8. Once your application has been approved, the financial aid officer will tell you how much your grant is worth. At this time you can immediately begin to sign up for classes to begin your career.
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