Barber Academy, The
1815 West Golf Road
Schaumburg, IL 60194
Schaumburg, IL 60194
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http://www.gotobarbercollege.com| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Public or private | Private |
| Type of school | Barber |
| Date founded | 2009 |
| School accreditation | Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation |
| Setting | Suburban (within commuting distance of a large city) |
| Closest major metropolitan area | Chicago |
| Population of city the school is in | 80,000 |
| Distance from campus to city center | 2 miles |
| Public transportation to campus | Yes |
| Student parking on campus | Yes |
| Campus size | 4,800 square feet |
| County | Cook |
| Visitor information website | Find more information on this website |
| School visit availability | Tuesday - Saturday (9am - 7pm) |
| Contact to set up school visit |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Number of full time, male students | 15 |
| Number of full time, female students | 0 |
| Total number of full time students | 15 |
| Number of part time, male students | 25 |
| Number of part time, female students | 4 |
| Total number of part-time students | 29 |
| Total number of male students | 40 |
| Total number of female students | 4 |
| Total number of students | 44 |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | 0% |
| Asian | 12% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 70% |
| White | 12% |
| Race/ethnicity unknown | 0% |
| These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent. | |
| Percentage of students from out of state | 0% |
| Number of states and territories represented | 0 |
| Percentage of students from outside the US | 0% |
| Number of countries represented | 0 |
| Percentage of students 25 or older | 43% |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Costs (for proprietary schools) | $19500.00 |
| Class time (e.g., day, evening) | Yes |
| Tuition refund policy |
REFUND POLICY The following policy will apply to all terminations for any reason, by either party, including student decision, course or program cancellation, or school closure. 1) When notice of cancellation is given within 5 days after the date of enrollment, registration fees, tuition and shall be refunded to the student. 2) When notice of cancellation is given after the fifth day following enrollment but before the completion of the student's first day of class attendance, the school may retain the registration fee, not to exceed $100, and the cost of the tool-kit and books that have been provided by the school and retained by the student. 3)When notice of cancellation is given after the student's completion of the first day of class attendance but prior to the student's completion of 5% of the course of instruction, the school may retain the registration fee, not to exceed $100, 10% of the tuition or $300, whichever is less, and the cost of the toolkit and books that have been provided by the school and retained by the student. 4) When a student has completed 5% or more of the course of instruction, the school may retain the registration fee, not to exceed $100, and the cost of any books or materials provided by the school, but shall refund a part of the tuition and other instructional charges in accordance with the requirements of the school's regional or national accrediting agency, if any, or in accordance with the table below. ? % of Total Course Completion (Hours Clocked) % of Total Tuition Owed 0.01% to 4.9% 10% 5% to 9.9% 30% 10% to 14.9% 40% 15% to 24.9% 45% 25% to 49.9% 70% 50% and over 100% The cost of books, for purposes of refunds, is the cost of the books charged to the student, not the cost of the books to the school. Except as otherwise provided by the Public Act (225 ILCS 410/), all student refunds shall be made by the school within 45 calendar days after the date of notice of the student’s cancellation or the date the school determines that the student has officially or unofficially withdrawn. The school mails a written acknowledgement of a student’s cancellation or written withdrawal to the student within 15 calendar days of the date of notification unless a prior refund was mailed within the 15 calendar days. |
| Installment plan (you can pay tuition in several payments over the course of the term) | Yes |
| Pre-payment plan (if you pay your entire tuition when you enroll, you don't have to pay higher prices if tuition increases) | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Veteran's benefits | |
| Veteran's benefits, such as the GI Bill, are honored | Yes |
| Other veteran's benefits information |
VA PENDING PAYMENT COMPLIANCE In accordance with Title 38 US Code 3679(c), The Barber Academy has adopted the following supplementary provisions for any students using U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Post-9/11 G.I. Bill® (Ch.33) or Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment (Ch. 31) benefits, when payment to the institution is pending from VA. The Barber Academy will not Prevent the student’s enrollment. Charge a late penalty fee(s) to the student. Require the student to procure alternative methods or additional payment methods. Refuse the student access to any institutional resource in the facility that is available to other students who have met their financial obligations to the institution. However, to be eligible for this provision, that student may be required to Produce the VA Certification of Eligibility (COE) by the student start date. Provide a written request to be certified. Provide additional information needed to properly certify the enrollment as described in other institutional policies. |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Admissions contact person | Ian Polecastro |
| Admissions contact title | Director |
| Admissions contact e-mail | |
| Admissions phone (local) | 847.519.9102 |
| Electronic application website | Find more information on this website |
| Number of male applicants | 67 |
| Number of male applicants accepted | 54 |
| Number of male applicants who enrolled | 19 |
| Number of female applicants | 9 |
| Number of female applicants accepted | 6 |
| Number of female applicants who enrolled | 1 |
| Total number of applicants | 76 |
| Total number of applicants accepted | 60 |
| Total number of applicants who enrolled | 20 |
| High school education | High school diploma required and GED accepted. |
| Other education requirements for admission |
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS 1. Applicant must be 16 years of age. 2. Applicant must possess a high school diploma, GED equivalent or display an Ability-to-Benefit per our policy below. 3. A personal interview with each applicant is required prior to acceptance for enrollment. 4. Applicants must complete an application for admittance. Please bring proper identification. 5. Applicant for Barber Teacher must have completed 1,500 hours from an accredited barber college prior to enrollment. 6. Applicants transferring from other barber colleges must have proof of transcript to receive credit hours. The Barber Academy accepts a maximum of 500 transferred hours. 7. RE-ADMISSION POLICY: Any student who voluntarily withdraws from the school is entitled to reapply for admission at any time by submitting an application and appropriate fees to the school. Readmission will be based on general admission requirements, enrollment space and the reason for the initial withdrawal. 8. ABILITY-TO-BENEFIT POLICY: in order to be admitted on the basis of his or her ability to benefit, a student shall complete prior to admission, a nationally recognized, standardized, or industry developed test that measures the applicant's aptitude to successfully complete the program or course to which he or she has applied. CURRICULUM BARBER Course (20 –40 hours a week) The complete course consists of 1,500 instruction hours. With full time attendance, the course can be completed in approximately 10 months. Each student is issued a diploma upon satisfactory completion of the course. BARBER’ PROGRAM OUTLINE 1500 HOURS DESCRIPTION: The Barber Course is designed to train the student in the basic manipulative skills, safety judgments, proper work habits, business skills, and desirable attitudes necessary to obtain licensure and for competency in job entry-level positions in the barbering field. OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of the course requirements, the determined graduate will be able to: 1. Project a positive attitude and a sense of personal integrity and self confidence. 2. Project professionalism, visual poise and proper grooming. 3. Communicate effectively and interact appropriately colleagues, supervisors and clients. 4. Respect the need to deliver worthy service for value received in an employment environment. 5. Perform the basic manipulative skills in the areas of hair styling, hair shaping, hair coloring, texture services, scalp and hair conditioning, skin and makeup, and nail care. 6. Perform the basic analytical skills to advise clients in the total look concept. 7. Apply academic learning, technical information and related matter to assure sound judgments, decisions, and procedures. To ensure continued career success, the graduate will continue to learn new and current information related to skills, trends, and methods for career development in cosmetology and related fields. REFERENCES: A comprehensive library of references, periodicals, books, texts, audio/video tapes and web-based materials are available to support the program of study and supplement the program of study. Students should avail themselves of the opportunity to use these extensive materials. We are approved by the Illinois State Approving Agency The Barber Academy does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, age, color, ethnic origin, or religion |
| Other information about applying | We have open enrollment, and students can sign up anytime |
| Application fee | $100, total down payment is $1500 |
| Submit these items: | |
| Application | Required for all students |
| College transcript | Required for some students |
| High school transcript or GED certificate | Required for some students |
| Interview | Required for all students |
| Admissions contact person #2 | Mark Wentland |
| Admissions contact title #2 | Director |
| Admissions contact e-mail #2 | |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Certificate or diploma | Yes |
| School catalog website | Find more information on this website |
| Number of faculty on campus | 2 |
| Student faculty ratio | 25:1 |
| Average class size | |
| Lecture | 12 |
| Laboratory | 12 |
| Discussion | 12 |
| Evenings | Yes |
| Part time | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Basic job skills | Yes |
| Student lounge | Yes |
| 24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Career contact person | Thomas Wentland |
| Career contact title | President |
| Career contact e-mail address | |
| Career contact phone | 847.519.9102 |
| Placement assistance | Yes |
| Résumé preparation assistance | Yes |
| Résumé referral to employers | Yes |