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7 Nail Specialty Class Schedule Nail Specialty Schedule of Fees Nail Specialty Payment Options Physical Demands |
Safety Requirements Licensing Requirements Cancellation and Refund Policy |
| Nail Specialty Class Schedule Tuesday - Friday: 4:00 - 10:00 PM 24 hrs. per week for 11 weeks. Nail Specialty Schedule of Fees
Nail Specialty Payment Schedules (1) 10% discount of tuition cost on payment in full on or before the first day of instruction. Tuition cost $1,750.00 less 10% ($175.00) brings total cost of the course to $2,211.00. (2) Full Time Night Class: $1,000.00 on or before the first day of instruction, $126.00 per week until the balance is paid in full. Additional arrangements for payment may be made at the time of enrollment if necessary. VISA and MasterCard are accepted. Financial Aid Financial Aid is NOT available for the Nail Specialty Course. In order for a course to be eligible for Financial Aid it must be at least 300 clock hours long. NYS only requires the Nail Specialty Course to be 250 clock hours. Physical Demands The physical demands of the Nail Specialist will be required to be seated most of the day working over a table. In this occupation you will also do repetitive arm, hand and leg movements. Safety Requirements The major safety concerns center around the fumes and vapors emitted from the sprays and chemicals that are used every day in the salon. Your hands will also come into contact with a variety of chemicals found in nail polish and artificial nail products. The two most common chemicals are ammonia and alcohol. If you have or may think you have; allergies, asthma, back, leg, shoulder, hand or finger problems or any other physical condition that might cause a problem for you while in school or working as a Cosmetologist or Nail Specialist consult your doctor before beginning classes. Licensing Requirements 1. Successfully complete a NYS approved Cosmetology or Nail Specialty Course 2. Submit a completed "License Application" - $30 Application Fee to NYS. 3. Successfully complete a NYS Written Examination - $15 Exam Fee. 4. Successfully complete the 3 hr. NYS Practical Examination on a live model demonstrating a variety salon services. - $15 Exam Fee. 5. Felony conviction(s) may effect your ability to obtain a Cosmetology or Nail Specialty license in NYS. You should contact the NYS Licensing Board at 518.474.4429 if you have any questions and/or concerns regarding your ability to obtain a license before you begin class. |
Cancellation and Refund Policy An applicant not accepted for training shall be entitled to a refund of all monies paid. If a student ( or in the case of a student under the legal age of 18, his/her parent or guardian ) cancels this enrollment agreement within three (3) business days of the signing of this enrollment agreement, all monies collected by the school shall be refunded. The cancellation date will be determined by the postmark on the written notification, or the date the said information is delivered to the school administration staff in person. This policy applies regardless of whether or not the student has actually started training. If a student cancels this enrollment agreement after the three (3) business days but prior to entering classes, the student is entitled to a refund of all monies paid to the school except the $100.00 Non-Refundable Registration Fee. For students who enroll in and begin classes, the school may not retain more than the $100.00 Non-Refundable Registration Fee and the stated costs of textbooks, equipment and lab fees as have been issued by the school and accepted by the student plus: (A) the Nail Specialty Class, a one (1) Quarter program the school may retain the following percentages of tuition cost: if termination occurs the school may keep Prior to or during the 1st week 0% During the second week 25% During the third week 50% During the fourth week 75% After the fourth week 100% First, Second and Subsequent Quarters Refund Policy; if termination occurs the school may keep Prior to or during the 1st week 0% During the second week 25% During the third week 50% During the fourth week 75% After the fourth week 100% Enrollment time is defined as the time elapsed between the actual starting date and the date of the student's last day of physical attendance. ? 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.? |
| 8 Nail Specialty Course Outline |
| Course Goals The primary purpose of the "Nail Specialty" Course is to train students with both theory and practical experience which will prepare them for entry-level employment opportunities with emphasis toward developing in the student desirable work habits and attitudes while encouraging self-reliance, a readiness to assist others, and an ethical approach to this profession and to prepare the student to successfully complete the N.Y.S. Written and Practical Nail Specialty Board Examinations. Course Format ( Instructional techniques and methods ) 1. Lecture 2. Practical demonstrations 3. Audiovisual materials 4. Work sheets 5. Illustrations 6. Written and practical tests Evaluation Procedures 1. Testing in theory, practical and clinic areas 2. Examinations each quarter of the course 3. Written Final Examination 4. Mock State Board Practical Examination Required Level of Achievement All students are required to maintain a minimum 70% grade point average on written, practical and clinic evaluations in order to be eligible to graduate and receive a Certificate of Completion. Refer to Satisfactory Progress Policy for more information. Texts and References 1. Milad's Art and Science of Nail Technology; Text and Workbook 2. Milady's Nail Technology Exam Review A large selection of Reference books, manuals, periodicals and video tapes are available in the main office. Students may sign these items out overnight. Please Read - Very Important Your attendance is very important. Unlike some colleges where you are not required to attend all classes to complete; the State of New York requires you to be in class for all 250 Clock Hours of the Nail Specialty Course. Excessive Absence / Tardiness Accumulated absent, arriving late and/or leaving early in excess of 10% of the student's contracted time ( Full Cosmetology = 50 hours and Full Nail Specialty = 12.5 hours ) made up will be charged at the rate of $14.00 per hour once the student has exceeded the stated course length; the original graduation date. This means that if you miss more than 5% of your class schedule it will cost you an additional $14.00 per hour for every additional hour missed to complete your education. BEING ABSENT COSTS YOU MORE MONEY! THERE ARE NO EXCUSED ABSENCES. |
Clock Hours / Course Content 4 clock hours - Orientation; Rules, Regs., Ethics, Poise, Hygiene & Career Choices 8 clock hours - Safety and Health; Safety , Health Practices, & Methods 10 clock housr - Anatomy & Physiology of the Nail, Hand, Arm, Foot and Leg; Terms and Functions 10 clock hours - Bacteria and Infectious Diseases, Nail, Hand and Feet Disorders; Identification, Health and Safety Practices 10 clock hours - Methods of Infection Control; Safety , Health Practices, & Methods 4 clock hours - Client Consultations; Communication Skills and Techniques 20 clock hours - Manicuring and Hand/Arm Massage; Preparation, Procedures and Techniques 15 clock hours - Pedicuring; Preparation, Procedures and Techniques 17 clock hours - Nail Tip Application; Selection, Preparation, Procedures and Techniques 25 clock hours - Nail Wraps; Selection, Preparation, Procedures and Techniques 50 clock hours - Liquid and Powder Nail Extensions; Selection, Preparation, Procedures and Techniques 20 clock hours - Gel Nails; Selection, Preparation, Procedures and Techniques 20 clock hours - Nail Art; Selection, Preparation, Procedures and Techniques 20 clock hours - Business Practices; Operations, Opportunities, Resumes, Salaries 17 clock hours - Job Skills; Interview and Job Hunting Techniques 250 Total Clock Hours |
