Cost of Attendance (CoA)

A reasonable estimate of what it will cost a student to attend Creative Hair School of Cosmetology during an award year., including direct and indirect costs.

Creative Hair School of Cosmetology breaks down the CoA for two categories of student in each program:

  • Living with Parents with no Dependents

  • All Others

Every school’s CoA will be different. The CoA generally serves as an upper limit for a student’s financial aid - you may receive less the the full CoA in financial aid, but you won’t get more!

Direct Costs/Contract Charges

Direct costs (or contract charges) are the costs that Creative Hair School of Cosmetology charges the student directly, like tuition. They are listed on the student’s Enrollment Agreement:

  • Fees

  • Tuition

  • Books, Course Materials, Supplies & Equipment (Book & Kit)

Fees are assessed by program. Tuition and Books, Course Materials, Supplies & Equipment are assessed by payment period. See Tuition & Fees for current

Indirect Costs

Indirect costs are not charged by Creative Hair School of Cosmetology, but that a student needs to attend school, such as rent, food, & transportation.

  • Food & Housing

  • Transportation

  • Personal

  • Dependent Care (not listed)

  • Disability (not listed)

  • Student Loan Fees (not listed)

Monthly Food & Housing, Transportation, and Personal costs are determined by an annual survey of students. Dependent care and disability costs are determined as part of a Professional Judgement on a case-by-case basis. Student Loan Fees are determined by the U.S. Department of Education, and are a percentage of the total loan amount a student borrows.

2025-26 Cost of Attendance by Program

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