ALTOONA BEAUTY SCHOOL, INC.
1528 Valley Blvd.
Altoona, PA 16602
814-942-3141 (Phone), 814-943-5188 (Fax)
linzi_abs@verizon.net

SCHOOL DIRECTOR: Linzi Biesinger



ADMISSIONS INFORMATION

Director of Admissions: Teresa Madigan
Date for Applications: 2 weeks prior to start date
Application Fee: $50
Matriculation/Registration Deposit: NO
Interview/Visit Required: Yes
Tests Required: No
High School Diploma/GED: Yes

GENERAL INFORMATION

# of Students: 38 Full-time, 22 Part-time
# of Faculty: 5 Full-time, 4 Part-time
Student/Faculty Ratio: 8 to 1
Transfer Credit: Yes
Accreditation/approvals: NACCAS, VA, OVR, TAA, WIA
Housing: 100% Commute, Housing Assistance
Courses Offered: Weekdays, Weekday evenings and Saturdays

FINANCIAL AID/PLACEMENT

Aid Available to Qualified Students:PHEAA Grants and Loans, Ace grants, Other
% Full-time Financial Assistance: 70%
% Part-time Financial Assistance: 75
JoB Placement % Most Recent Year: 94%

FEATURES OF THE SCHOOL

Conveniently located in central Pennsylvania, we are a dermalogica and Paul Mitchell Partnership school. Our students receive hands-on workshops from these educators as well as our ABS instructors. Also have a large student clinic and offer lifetime job placement services.

PROGRAMS
Title Length Certificate/
Diploma/
Degree
Total Program
Tuition Cost
(Before Aid)
Manicuring 3 mos/300 hours Diploma $ 2,800
Esthetician 5 mos/450 hours Diploma $ 4,100
Cosmetology 9 mos/1250 hours Diploma $ 9,700
Teacher Training 6 mos/600 hours Diploma $ 4,700
Electrology 2 mos/126 hours Certificate $ 1,300



Contact school for most recent tuition and program information.
All information current as of November 2008.


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