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5 Ways to Scramble for Beauty School Tuition During a Recession

Published: April 10, 2009
by Rosanne Ullman

Last time I told you about a young woman who felt defeated because she couldn’t afford the tuition to attend cosmetology school. Encouraging her not to give up, I offered these ideas:

1. Meet with your prospective beauty school’s financial aid person, who will have ideas for you even if the school does not qualify for federal grants.
2. Try a bank. Getting a loan is not easy these days, but maybe you or your parents have a good credit history. (Beg!)
3. Think about EVERYONE you know. Let’s say you need $10,000. Maybe you know 10 people who could give or lend you $1,000, or 100 people who could give you $100. Print out “IOU One Year of Free Haircuts” for everyone who fronts you $300 or more.
4. Find somewhere to live for free or cheaply for a year so that you can work and save that money yourself. Or work your butt off at three jobs for six months.
5. Go for your nail tech certification first, which will cost less but still give you a ticket into the salon industry. Then when you’re hired to do mani/pedis at a salon, let the owner know that you would love to continue and get your full cosmetologist’s license. Maybe the owner can offer a small scholarship to you in exchange for a commitment to remain with that salon.

Don’t let money issues derail your dream. If you truly want to attend cosmetology school, you’ll find a way!