Do you offer financial aid?
For those that qualify Title IV Federal Financial Aid is available. Tuition, financial options as well as assistance on completing forms and applications will be shared at your visit to Aveda Fredric's Institute. All future students are given the opportunity to meet with the Financial Aid Coordinator. Please visit: www.FAFSA.ed.gov www.federalstudentaid.ed.gov
SLM Financial a Sallie Mae Company*
SLM Financial, a Sallie Mae company provides education financing for career training. Sallie Mae is the nation's leading provider of education funding for more that 7 million borrowers.
The Career Training Loan has been designed specifically to help you finance your education or training and offers hundreds of dollars in savings over other financing options. It can be used for technical training or trade school, distance learning or other continuing education programs to cover the total cost of education and additional related expenses. Sallie Mae Loans are available to those who qualify. www.slmfinancial.com
Veteran Administration
For those what qualify please contact the Veteran Administration. www.gibill.va.gov
Do you offer part-time or evening programs?
Currently Aveda Fredric’s Institute offers full-time day programs. The class schedule is Tuesday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Saturday 8:15 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Is housing provided?
Although Aveda Fredric’s Institute does not own a student dormitory, the school is located in an area that had many options for affordable living arrangements. The Admissions Team had information for nearby rental opportunities.
What does the investment for tuition include?
Aveda Fredric’s Institute makes paying tuition and fees as easy as possible. Most expenses are included with tuition. The investment will fund: registration fee, tuition, textbooks, student bag, uniform tops and a full top of the line student kit. A top of the line student kit includes tools, materials and products needed to perform services while in school as well as when you begin your career. For more information you can contact the Admissions Team at 877-283-3233 or local 533-0700.
Am I guaranteed a job once I’ve graduated from the program?
Aveda Fredric's Institute is primarily an Institute of learning and does not guarantee career placement. However, we provide tools, events, training and personalized attention to assist graduates in their career search. Three career fairs are held each year with only Aveda Fredric's Institute students and prospective employers, a career board lists hiring needs at a variety of salon spas, classroom time is dedicated to interviewing skills and each student is offered an individual session to aid in their career placement plan. These efforts allows the Aveda Fredric's Institute to consistently maintain a placement rate above the National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts and Sciences required percentage.
Do you accept transfer hours?
Applicants for transfer into cosmetology, esthiology and nail esthetics are considered on an individual basis.
How many hours so I need to be a licensed cosmetologist, esthetician or nail technician?
The state of Ohio requires 1500 hours for cosmetology, 1800 for managing cosmetology, 600 hours for esthiology, 750 for managing esthiology and 300 hours for managing nail esthetics. After completion of education hours, the Ohio State Board of Cosmetology examination needs to be passed for licensure in Ohio.
Where do I take my state board exam once I’ve finished the program?
The state of Ohio handles all examination and licensing. Ohio State Board is located at 3700 High Street, Suite 101, Southland Mall, Columbus, Ohio 43207: Phone 614-466-3834.
Do students wear uniforms?
Yes, maintaining a professional appearance is vital to success. The Aveda Fredric’s Institute shirt (provided as part of tuition), black pants and black close toes shoes are required to be worn by all students. Additionally name badges are given to each student and are part of the uniform. Students enrolled in the Spa program will receive a smock, which is worn while performing spa services.
What is the class size?
In order to offer the best education possible, Aveda Fredric’s Institute maintains small class sizes with excellent student to instructor ratios. Class size varies; typically Cosmetology will enroll 20-24 students, Spa-Esthiology is 12 per enrollment period.
Who do I contact is I am interested in attending the Aveda Fredric’s Institute?
Thank you for your interest in the Aveda Fredric’s Institute. You are welcome to contact the admissions team at admissions@fredrics.com or call 513-533-0700 option 2.
Does the Aveda Fredric’s Institute offer continuing education?
The Aveda Fredric's Institute provides licensure education programs only. Aveda Corporation holds continuing education for licensed professionals currently employed at salon, spas carrying Aveda products.
Are there Aveda Fredric’s Institutes in other locations?
The second Aveda Fredric’s Institute opened November of 2005 and is located in Indianapolis, IN. For information on the Aveda Fredric’s Institute Indianapolis please contact our Admissions Team at admissions@fredrics.com, 877-283-3233 ext. 1161 or local at 513-533-0700 ext. 1161.
