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Altoona Beauty School, Inc.
1554 Valley View Blvd.
Altoona, PA, 16602
Phone(s): 814-942-3141
Fax(s): 814-943-5188
Email(s): linzi_abs@verizon.net
SCHOOL PRESIDENT: Linzi Biesinger
ADMISSIONS INFORMATION
Director: Teresa Madigan
Date for Applications: 2 weeks prior to start date
Application Fee: Yes $50
Matriculation/Registration Deposit: No
Interview/Visit Required: Yes
Tests Required: No
High School Diploma/GED: Yes
Director: Teresa Madigan
Date for Applications: 2 weeks prior to start date
Application Fee: Yes $50
Matriculation/Registration Deposit: No
Interview/Visit Required: Yes
Tests Required: No
High School Diploma/GED: Yes
GENERAL INFORMATION
# of Students: 30 full-time , 27 part-time
# of Faculty: 9 full-time , 3 part-time
Student/Faculty Ratio: 8 to 1
Transfer Credit: Yes
Accreditation/Approvals: NACCAS, VA, OVR, TAA Housing: 100% Commute, Housing Assistance
Courses Offered: Weekdays, Weekday evenings and Saturdays
# of Students: 30 full-time , 27 part-time
# of Faculty: 9 full-time , 3 part-time
Student/Faculty Ratio: 8 to 1
Transfer Credit: Yes
Accreditation/Approvals: NACCAS, VA, OVR, TAA Housing: 100% Commute, Housing Assistance
Courses Offered: Weekdays, Weekday evenings and Saturdays
FINANCIAL AID/PLACEMENT
Aid Available to Qualified Students: Pell Grants and Direct Loans, Ace Grants, OVR, VA, Parent Plus Loans
% Full-time Financial Assistance: 90%
% Part-time Financial Assistance: 80%
Job Placement % Most Recent Year: 86%
Aid Available to Qualified Students: Pell Grants and Direct Loans, Ace Grants, OVR, VA, Parent Plus Loans
% Full-time Financial Assistance: 90%
% Part-time Financial Assistance: 80%
Job Placement % Most Recent Year: 86%
FEATURES OF THE SCHOOL
The campus is conveniently located in Central Pennsylvania. We are a Dermalogica Partner School. Our students receive hands on training direct from the Dermal Institute as well as our Instructors. Our Wella Professional School program offers students best in class training with acclaimed educators and materials. We offer our students a business training program, Nuts and Bolts, to capitalize on the technical training. ABS students work in our student salon to become ready for immediate employment after graduation. We offer lifetime job placement services to our graduates.
The campus is conveniently located in Central Pennsylvania. We are a Dermalogica Partner School. Our students receive hands on training direct from the Dermal Institute as well as our Instructors. Our Wella Professional School program offers students best in class training with acclaimed educators and materials. We offer our students a business training program, Nuts and Bolts, to capitalize on the technical training. ABS students work in our student salon to become ready for immediate employment after graduation. We offer lifetime job placement services to our graduates.
PROGRAMS
Title Length Type of Degree Tuition
Title Length Type of Degree Tuition
Manicuring
3 mos/300 hours
Diploma
$ 3,279
Esthetician
5 mos/450 hours
Diploma
$ 4,692
Cosmetology
9 mos/1250 hours
Diploma
$12,000
Teacher Training
6 mos/600 hours
Diploma
$ 5,660
Electrology
2 mos/126 hours
Certificate
$ 1,400
