Students applying for transfer of credits for previous training must submit proof of hours from a Cosmetology school or a training center. Students then will be tested and evaluated by our staff to determine the number of hours needed to complete the full curriculum. The result of such testing and evaluation must be kept in the student's file in the school and will be submitted to the State Education Department.

New students are admitted to class every 21st school day. Classes are held throughout the year with no formal closing period. Actual start dates may be obtained at the location you wish to attend.
Official school holidays are:

New Year's Day • Martin Luther King Day • Presidents Day • Memorial Day Fourth of July • Labor Day • Thanksgiving Day • Christmas Day

Placement Assistance is provided to graduates. We make every effort to place graduates in positions most satisfactory to them and to find the right person for the right job. However, while placement assistance service may be provided, the school cannot promise or guarantee employment to any student or graduate. USA Beauty School International has maintained a job placement rate of approximately 95%.

Learning to be a Hairdresser/Cosmetologist is much more than a matter of developing hand skills and passing written examinations. Attendance, promptness, self-control, responsibility and human relationships are all involved in the training of a Hairdresser/Cosmetologist. This, we feel, is part of our responsibility to the student. Therefore, excessive absence, lateness, and class cuts will be severely penalized. In order to implement this policy, the following standards apply:
 

•TARDINESS -- Leaving is not permitted and will be translated into equivalent days of absence. A student is tardy if he/she enters school ten (10) minutes after the beginning of the scheduled session. From ten (10) minutes to thirty (30) minutes, the student is not permitted into class for 30 minutes. For more than thirty (30) minutes of tardiness and up to sixty (60) minutes, the student is not permitted into class for 60 minutes. After the first sixty (60) minutes, the student is late for one hour and thirty minutes. For instance, if a student is late one hour and fifteen minutes, he/she is not permitted into class for one hour and thirty minutes. If a student is late after the session is more than half completed, he/she will not be permitted into class for the entire session. A total of three (3) latenesses will be allowed in any calendar month. The student will be suspended for one (1) day for each additional lateness in that month.

 

•UNSATISFACTORY ATTENDANCE -- Any student who is absent more than 20% of the scheduled portion of program/course will be deemed as unsatisfactory attendance.

 

•PERMIT TO LEAVE SLIP -- If a student must leave during his/her scheduled session, it is essential that he/she fill out a Permit to Leave slip. The student must have the slip signed first by the Instructor and then by the Director.

 

•MAKE-UP WORK -- Make-up will be scheduled as soon as it is practical for both the student and the school. Make-up work cancels absences. Hours in excess of 10% of the scheduled program/course beyond scheduled completion date will be charged at the hourly rate determined according to your enrollment agreement.

 

•LEAVE OF ABSENCE -- A student may, for cogent reasons determined at the discretion of the Director, receive one Leave of Absence in any twelve months for a period of not less than two (2) weeks and may not exceed sixty (60) days. The student will not receive credit for attendance or achievement for this Leave of Absence, nor will be charged with absence. In the event of extenuating circumstances, a Leave of Absence may be extended at the discretion of the Director.

 

•CLASS PASS -- No student will be permitted to leave class without an official pass from his/her Instructor.

 

•APPEARANCE -- A student will not be permitted into class without a clean uniform. He/she must be dressed and appear in a manner that is acceptable to USA Beauty School International Inc. and the Beauty Culture Industry at all times. Sweat pants will not be permitted; shoes must be closed toes.

 

•EQUIPMENT -- Any student who appears in class without the proper equipment will be marked absent for that class and will be sent home. If a student continues to come to class unprepared, he/she will be subject to suspension or expulsion at the discretion of the Director

 

• SUSPENSION -- A student may be suspended from class one hour up to any number of hours depending upon the school regulation broken and how often this has been done. The student will not receive credit for attendance or achievement during this time, nor will he/she accumulate any absence time or incur any make-up charges. However, the student's graduation date will be extended by the amount of time of suspension.

 

•PERSONAL BELONGINGS -- Students are advised not to bring any valuables to school and not to wear jewelry at school. USA Beauty School International Inc. will not be responsible for student's personal belongings.

 

•ACCESS TO STUDENT FILE -- A student is permitted to review contents of his/her file in the Administrative Office of the school. Review must be done in the presence of School Administrator at the time convenient to both the student and the School Administrator. The school is required to have written consent signed by the student or the parent/guardian of a dependent minor for release of records in response to a third party request. The school is allowed to release student records to parents/guardians of a dependent minor.

 

Student will receive a monthly report card of the student's progress. Student must meet a minimum of 70% passing rate to be deemed as making satisfactory progress. Student will be placed on probation if he/she does not meet the minimum requirements for one month. Failure to meet requirements at the end of one month will result in dismissal.
A 90% - 100%  
B 80% - 89%  
C 75% - 79%  
D 70% - 74%  
F 69% and under  
MAXIMUM TIME FRAME FOR COURSE COMPLETION

•For Cosmetology students, total number of hours required for completion is 1000 hours. Maximum time frame is 44 weeks; 35 hours per week - Monday to Friday, approximately 29 weeks.

•For Nail Technology students, total number of hours required for completion is 250 hours. Maximum time frame is 21 weeks; 24 hours per week - Monday to Thursday, approximately 11 weeks.

•For Esthetics students, total number of hours required for completion is 600 hours. Maximum time frame is 27 weeks; 35 hours per week - Monday to Friday, approximately 18 weeks.

•For Waxing students, total number of hours required for completion is 75 hours. Maximum time frame is 5 weeks; 35 hours per week - Monday to Friday, approximately 11 days.

•A student is required to attend school regularly in accordance with the attendance regulation portion of the Enrollment Agreement. Any student who must be absent for the day is requested to phone the school within the first class hour. A student who is late for class is required to explain the reason to the Floor Manager.

•Transfer of scheduled session may be permitted only once during training to commence the first class day of the month. Request must be made in writing to the Director with valid reason. In the event of such transfer, the scheduled completion date, maximum time frame and installment plan will be revised. The maximum time frame for completion of all program requirements is applicable to all students. Course incomplete, repetitions and non-credit remedial courses will have no effect upon the satisfactory progress standards.

ATTENDANCE PROGRESS EVALUATION
•For a student to be deemed maintaining satisfactory attendance, the student must complete 70% of scheduled hours of the program. Attendance progress will be evaluated at bi-weekly intervals.
LEAVE OF ABSENCE
•Leaves of Absence are defined as an approved interruption of training for extenuating circumstances. A Leave of Absence has no effect on the Satisfactory Progress Standard. If the student is deemed maintaining satisfactory progress prior to a Leave or Absence or withdrawal of training, upon his/her return, he/she will be deemed in good standing and may continue the program/course from interruption. Depending on the length of the Leave of Absence, the student will be assessed for retention.
ACADEMIC PROGRESS EVALUATION
  •Progress Report is issued every month, however, Satisfactory Academic Progress is evaluated at every one-third (1/3) of total scheduled hours of the program.
A 90% - 100%  
B 80% - 89%  
C 75% - 79%  
D 70% - 74%  
F 69% and under  
70% is minimum passing grade

 

 •Average is determined by a combined average of all practical and written examinations. Those students who have not satisfied the school's minimum academic satisfactory progress requirements or those students who wish to increase their overall average may retake certain theory or practical courses at the discretion of the Director. In addition, those students who missed, failed or wish to improve an examination grade may retake the exam within fifteen (15) days of the scheduled exam. The new grade will become the final grade for that unit of instruction.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
  •Students who meet the minimum requirements for attendance and academic progress shall be considered making satisfactory progress until the next scheduled evaluation. Students who do not meet such requirements shall be deemed on probation. Students must meet both attendance and academic requirements by mid-point of the program/course. Incomplete/repeat and non-credit courses will bear no effect on progress assessment.
PROBATION
  •A student who fails to maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress will be given a probationary period of one-third (1/3) of total program hours to meet the minimum requirements and be considered maintaining Satisfactory Academic Progress. However, if a student fails to improve during the probationary period, the student will be dismissed. Mitigating circumstances will be considered. The student may request an appeal if placed on probation.
APPEAL
  •When a student is deemed failing to maintain satisfactory progress, he/she may appeal.
APPEAL PROCEDURE:
  a. The school will send to the student a written statement of fact, which is the basis of the action of the school, within ten (10) days following the action of the school.
  b. The student may appeal to the school by requesting such appeal in writing within ten (10) days of the receipt of such notice.
  c. The student has the right to make a personal appearance before the school Director.
  d. If the appeal is denied, notification of the school's action on the appeal including reason will be sent to the student within ten (10) days.
REINSTATEMENT/REENROLLMENT
  •A student can re-enter the program/course after an interruption of training due to unsatisfactory progress only if they complete a one month evaluation period maintaining an average of 70% and has demonstrated adequate attendance to complete the program/course requirements within the maximum time frame
 

•Write to the New York State Education Department, Bureau of Proprietary School Supervision, 116 W. 32nd Street, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10001 or telephone the staff at (212) 643-4760 to request an interview for the purpose of filing a written complaint. Bring all relevant documents with you to the interview, including an enrollment agreement, transcripts, etc. An investigator from the Department will meet with you and go through your complaint in detail.
•If you cannot go for an interview, send a letter or call the office to request a complaint form. You must complete and sign this form and mail it to the office. Please include with it copies of all relevant documents. You should keep the originals. You must file a complaint within two years after the alleged illegal conduct took place. The Bureau cannot investigate any complaint more than two years after the date of the occurrence.
•The investigator will attempt to resolve the complaint as quickly as possible and may contact you in the future with follow-up questions. You should provide all information requested as quickly as possible since a delay may affect the investigation of your complaint. When appropriate, the investigator will try to negotiate with the school informally. If the Department determines that violations of the law have been committed and the school fails to take satisfactory and appropriate action then the Department may proceed with formal disciplinary charges.
•In addition to filing a complaint with the Department, you may also try to resolve your complaint directly with the school. Use the schools internal grievance procedure or discuss your problems with instructors, department heads, or the school Director. We suggest that you do so in writing and that you keep copies of all correspondence to the school. However, the school cannot require you to do this before you file a complaint with the Department. Please advise the Bureau of any action that you take to attempt to resolve your complaint.

USA Beauty School International Inc. complies with all provisions of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 in that no qualified handicapped person, by reason of the handicap, will be excluded from enrolling in a course of instruction. However, any handicapped person seeking admission should be aware that the course requires a high level of manual dexterity and coordination and that there are extended periods of required stand up practical work in the clinic as required by State regulations.

Therefore, any handicapped person seeking admission will be individually evaluated to determine employability in the beauty industry, to determine if the person believes he/she is capable of meeting all the course requirements and to determine whether faculties are available to accommodate the individual's handicap.

•Applicants not accepted by the school shall be entitled to refund of all monies paid.

Thereafter, a student will be liable for:

1. the non-refundable registration fee plus

2. the cost of any textbooks or supplies accepted plus

3. tuition liability as of the student's last date of physical attendance. Tuition liability is divided by the number of quarters in the program. Total tuition liability is limited to the quarter during which the student withdrew or was terminated and any previous quarters completed.

•If a student cancels his/her enrollment within seven business days of signing an enrollment agreement, all monies collected by the school shall be refunded regardless of whether or not the student has started training.
•If cancellation or termination of enrollment occurs after seven business days but prior to or during the first week of instruction, the student is entitled to 100% refund of tuition but will be charged a $20.00 non-refundable registration fee.

•The cancellation date is determined by the postmark, written notification or date said information is delivered or phoned to the school administrator or owner in person.

•If situations of mitigating circumstances are evident, the Director of the school determines the amount of refund due to the student which may exceed the minimum cancellation and settlement policy.
•When a student withdraws or discontinues schooling after completion of the first week of instruction, he/she will be charged as per the following schedule:
FIRST QUARTER&   SUBSEQUENT  

SECOND QUARTER:

   QUARTERS:  
If termination occurs-- school may keep: If termination occurs-- school may keep:
Prior to or during the first week
0%
 During the first week
25%
During the second week
25%
 During the second week
50%
During the third week
50%
 During the third week
75%
During the fourth week
75%
 During the fourth week
100%
After the fourth week
100%
    
•Note: Waxing is 75 hours (approximately 11 days) which is less than six weeks, therefore student will be charged as per the following schedule:
If termination occurs--
school may keep:
During 0-15 percent of the program's total clock hours
0%
During 16-30 percent of the program's total clock hours
25%
During 31-45 percent of the program's total clock hours
50%
During 46-60 percent of the program's total clock hours
75%
After 61 percent of the program's total clock hours
100%

Please note that:

•the failure of a student to notify the Director in writing of withdrawal may delay refund of tuition due pursuant to Section 5002 of the Education Law.

•except that the hourly rate as per student contract shall be substituted for such hour that have to made up beyond the stated program's length.

•enrollment time is defined as the time elapsed between the actual start date and the date of the student's last day of physical attendance in the school. Any monies due the applicant or student shall be refunded within thirty (30) days of formal cancellation by the student or formal termination by the school, or in the case of leave of absence, the documented date of return. If a school permanently closes and no longer offers instruction after a student enrolls, the student shall be entitled to a full refund of tuition.
•if a course is canceled subsequent to a student's enrollment, the school shall, at its option:

1. provide a full refund of all monies paid, or

2. provide completion of the course.

•The Tuition Reimbursement Fund is designed to protect the financial interest of the student attending a proprietary school. If a school closes while you are in attendance prior to the completion of your educational program, then you may be eligible for a refund of all tuition expenses you have paid. If you drop out of school prior to completion and you file a complaint against the school with the State Education Department, you must provide factual support that your complaint is valid and to determine that there was a violation of Education Law or the Commissioner's Regulations as specified in Section 126.17 of the Commissioner's Regulations.

•To file a claim to the Tuition Reimbursement Fund, you must first file a complaint with the Bureau of Proprietary School Supervision at:

New York State Education Department
116 W. 32nd Street , 5th Floor
New York , NY 10001
or call (212) 643-4760

•The staff of the State Education Department will assist you in the preparation of a tuition reimbursement form. (A sample of this form should be provided to you upon enrollment.)

•Student must:
•maintain satisfactory attendance requirements. Students must make up absences in excess of 10% of the entire program of 1,000 hours.
•maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress which is receipt of a cumulative passing average of 70%.
•make payment in full of all monies due to the school.
•The student who meets the criteria is issued a certificate of completion from the school and an application for temporary licensing and State Board Examination.
•The Division of Licensing Services then issues the graduate a temporary license permitting immediate employment in the beauty field. The Division of Licensing Services, upon graduate passing both written and practical examination, issues a permanent Cosmetology license to the applicant.

•Based on statistics published in June 2002 by the New York Department of State, over 75% of students from USA Beauty School International Inc. achieved a passing grade in the written examination and 98% achieved a passing grade on the practical examination in Cosmetology.
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  •The school is well equipped and air conditioned with all the up-to-date conveniences required for effective instruction. The school is over 3,500 square feet.
  •The library is used for instructional purposes and for the instructors to use the various resources as motivating teaching methods.
  •The teaching staff directs and supervises student activities in Theory classrooms such as lectures, seminars, etc. Practical classrooms and a clinic that simulate salon operations are available for patrons to receive Cosmetology services from senior students.
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