Scholarships & Other Assistance

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Non-Need-Based

These grants & scholarships aren’t part of the Federal Student Aid programs and don’t use the federal financial need formula. They are still financial aid.

  • Participants must receive Family Independence Program (FIP) cash assistance – Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) – and are assigned to PATH through Michigan Works! Agencies. Students working with MIWorks should verify whether they are eligible for assistance with tuition and/or fees.

    PATH Program Overview

    GST MIWorks! is located at 711 North Saginaw Street. Contact them at https://gstmiworks.org/ or (810) 233-5974.

  • https://www.geneseego.org/

    The Genesee Opportunity (GO) stipend provides Genesee County high school graduates with money for college, career training, or certification licensing fees. To be eligible, you must reside in Genesee County, Michigan or on a property that is taxed by a Genesee County school district and be a graduate, from a high school in Genesee County. Graduates must be enrolled in an eligible training program or post-secondary educational institution and submit an application by the due date. The GO stipend can only be awarded one time and must be used within the first 12 months after graduation or GED completion.

    Application Opening Dates:

    • Class of 2025 - October 2024

    • Class of 2026 - October 2025

    • Class of 2027 - October 2026

  • https://www.michigan.gov/leo/bureaus-agencies/mrs

    Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS) provides vocational rehabilitation services for eligible individuals with disabilities.

    Contact MRS at 1-800-605-6722.

  • https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/segal-americorps-education-award

    After successfully completing After successfully completing your AmeriCorps term of service and enrolling in the National Service Trust, you are eligible to receive the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award. You can use the award to repay qualified student loans and to pay current educational expenses at eligible institutions of higher education and training programs.AmeriCorps term of service and enrolling in the National Service Trust, you are eligible to receive the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award. You can use the award to repay qualified student loans and to pay current educational expenses at eligible institutions of higher education and training programs.

    Contact AmeriCorps at 1-800-942-2677.

  • UAW-GM employees may be eligible for tuition assistance.

    Contact your Union Representative for more information.

    UAW-GM Tuition Assistance Plan Guidelines (Local 160)

  • https://www.archwaystoopportunity.com/tuition_assistance.html

    McDonald's employees may be eligible to receive benefits.

  • https://www.burgerkingfoundation.org/programs/burger-king-sm-scholars

    Burger King employees may be eligible for tuition assistance.

Contact our Financial Aid Administrator if your employer has a tuition assistance or reimbursement plan that you would like to use at Creative Hair School of Cosmetology.

 

Scholarships

These are outside scholarships. Creative Hair School of Cosmetology is not responsible for the content on these sites. We recommend that students not pay for scholarship searches or applications. If you are interested in applying, please read all instructions and Terms & Agreements carefully. All awards must be reported to the school’s Office of Financial Aid, regardless of program.

Spring 2026 Scholarship Season open!

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Spring 2026 Scholarship Season open! 〰️

Beauty Changes Lives Scholarships

https://beautychangeslives.org/scholarships-opportunities/

Amount: Varies by scholarship

Deadline:

  • Spring: March 1 – April 30

  • Summer: June 1 – July 31

  • Fall: September 1 – October 31

  • Winter: December 1 – January 31

Eligible Programs: Cosmetology, Esthetics, or Manicuring

Check Back - Scholarships Update Regularly!

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Check Back - Scholarships Update Regularly! 〰️

PBA Scholarships

https://www.probeauty.org/education/scholarships/scholarship-details

Award: Various by scholarship

Deadline: Varies by scholarship

For: Varies by scholarship

 

Key to bracketed letters {}:

  • C: Cosmetology eligible

  • E: Esthetics eligible

  • M: Manicuring eligible

  • N: Natural Hair eligible

  • I: Instructor’s Program eligible

  • +: additional eligibility requirements

 

June Deadlines

  • www.joefrancis.com

    Amount: $1,500

    Accepting Applications: January 1, 2026 - June 1, 2026

    Eligible Programs: Cosmetology

  • https://schoolhouseconnection.org/program/scholarship

    Amount: $2,500

    Accepting Applications: January 1, 2026 - June 2, 2026

    Eligible Programs: All (Specifically geared towards students who have experienced homelessness in the past 6 years and who are starting school in 2027-2028 award year. Check website for additional information.)

  • https://www.probeauty.org/scholarships/#elite

    Amount: $5,000

    Deadline: June 30, 2026

    Eligible Programs: Cosmetology

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