1. How can I enroll in school?
- Complete School Application
- Entry Interview
- Submit completed Admission Package
- Submit all required documentation
- Copy Proof of Education (High School Diploma or GED)
- Copy of Proof of Age (Drivers License or Birth Certificate)
- Photograph taken within the last 6 months
- Salon Visits Form
- Complete Enrollment Agreement
- Appointment to visit the facility and interview with the Admissions Director
- Pay Non-Refundable Enrollment Fee of $50.00 with credit card or money order only.
2. How Much does it cost?
The tuition is 7,639, books and kits are 800, and uniform jacket is 60 (includes tax). Total $8,499
* Prices may change without notice.
3. What if I can’t afford to pay for school?
We have several payment options available. Tuition charges can be paid in full upon enrollment or a “no-interest” payment plan can be set up as follows: a 50% down payment payable on or before the first day of class and monthly payments of $1,000.00 on the first of each month until paid in full. For your convenience, we now accept Visa & MasterCard for any charges except for the $50 enrollment Fee.
We also offer you a list of companies where you may want apply with for a possible loan.
4. What is my salary and growth potential once I graduate?
Higher earnings for careers in the beauty industry come along once you gain some experience and steady clientele has been built. Employment for beauty professions will grow by 14 percent from 2006 to 2016. The Bureau of Labor Statistics has indicated that this is faster than the average for all occupations.
Earning potential varies depending on which beauty career path you choose. According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook the yearly salary for the top 10 percent of hairdressers, hair stylists, and cosmetologists is $41,290, with tips often adding more to the overall income. Beauty stylists who work with the motion picture and video industries boast salaries starting at $60,000 per year.
Check the student book for the more data from the National and Georgia Wage and Employment Statistical projections.
5. What are the hours of operation and class schedule?
Class start dates are the first Monday of every month. * We offer flexible schedules: Full Time / Part Time Day
Monday through Friday
Full-Time: 9:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.
Length of class (10 month – Maximum 12 months) 1500 hours
Full-time students who do not complete 1500 hours within 11 months will not graduate
Part-Time: 5p.m.—9p.m.
Length of class (18 months - 20 months) 1500 hours
Part-time students who do not complete 1500 hours within 19 months will not graduate
6. Are uniforms required?
Yes, Students are required to wear black pants/skirts (to knee) and black or white polo type tops, with comfortable shoes and socks. Identification badges and Ritz smocks must be worn at all times.
7. What Educational Material will I need to bring to class?
Dictionary |
Pencil Sharpener |
Thesaurus |
Paper Scissors |
2” 3 Ring Binder |
Loose Leaf Paper |
30 Notebook Dividers |
Pen, Pencils, & Highlighters< |
8. Why does Ritz Beauty Academy require prospective student to write an admissions essay?
Ritz Beauty Academy strives to be the number one Beauty Academy in the southeast. We feel the only way we can do this is by having the very best students that are motivated to exceed beyond their expectations. The admissions essay helps Ritz Beauty Academy to assist students in meeting their goals. The essay allows the instructors to get a better understanding of the student’s motivation and seriousness about a career in the Cosmetology field.
Students who attend Ritz Beauty Academy will be more than prepared for a stimulating career in a hair, nail, or makeup salon, and they will also be prepared to manage a salon or start a business of their own. When students attend Ritz Beauty Academy, they learn that Cosmetology is about business an art to create a successful career while allowing them to help other people look and feel their best.
9. Where are you located?
We are located conveniently near Southlake Mall near interstate I-75 (Morrow & Jonesboro Exit). Our address is Ritz Beauty Academy, 1359 Mount Zion Road, Morrow, Georgia 30260. The mailing address is: P.O. Box 16794, Atlanta, Georgia 30321. You may email us at contactus@ritzbeautyacademy.com or call 678-369-2874.
