ABC School of Cosmetology and Nail Technology
9213 SOUTH ILLINOIS ROUTE #31
Lake in the Hills, IL 60156
Lake in the Hills, IL 60156
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http://abccosmoschool.com/| Feature | Note |
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| Main telephone | 847.458.6500 |
| Virtual campus tour | www.abccosmoschool.com |
| Request more information | Find more information on this website |
| Contact person name | Cindy Heidemann |
| Contact person title | Owner/Administrator/Master Instructor |
| Contact person e-mail | |
| Contact person phone | 847.337.3144 |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Public or private | Private |
| Type of school |
Cosmetology, Barbering, Esthetics, Nail Technology Instructor Programs, and Continuing Education Programs |
| Date founded | 2002 |
| Degrees offered | Certificate |
| School accreditation |
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation Veterans Administration Dept of Human Services IL |
| Specialized accreditation |
IL DEPT OF PROFESSIONAL REGULATION INTA (Intnl. Nail Technicians Association) Cosmetology IL |
| Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act eligible training provider |
DHS - Workforce GI BILL - VETERANS |
| Setting | Suburban (within commuting distance of a large city) |
| Closest major metropolitan area | Chicago, Schaumburg, Hoffman Estates, Algonquin, Cary and Crystal Lake |
| Population of city the school is in | 23,152 |
| Distance from campus to city center | 5 Minutes |
| Public transportation to campus |
PACE Bus Metra Amtrack |
| Student parking on campus | Free Parking |
| Campus size | 9500 Sq Ft |
| County | McHenry |
| Visitor information website | Find more information on this website |
| School visit availability |
M 9 am - 1 pm T, W, Th 9am - 1 pm & 4 pm-9 pm |
| Contact to set up school visit |
Cindy Heidemann 847.337.3144 Cindy Werba 847.721-6424 |
| Additional information |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Number of full time, male students | 1 |
| Number of full time, female students | 44 |
| Total number of full time students | 45 |
| Number of part time, male students | 3 |
| Number of part time, female students | 92 |
| Total number of part-time students | 95 |
| Total number of male students | 4 |
| Total number of female students | 136 |
| Total number of students | 140 |
| Other enrollment information | CEU CLASSES |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | 0% |
| Asian | 2% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 34% |
| White | 52% |
| 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 | 1% |
| Number of states and territories represented | 2 |
| Other out-of-state student information | STUDENTS LIVE IN WISCONSIN AND ATTEND ABC AS WE ARE CLOSE TO THE ILLINOIS/WISCONSIN BOARDER |
| Percentage of students from outside the US | 0% |
| Number of countries represented | 0 |
| Other international student information | 0 |
| Percentage of students 25 or older | 5% |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Costs (for proprietary schools) |
Nail Technology Program Tuition: 350 Hours: $4,600 Tuition (includes books, basic kit, and labs.) Cosmetology 1500 Hours: Tuition $20,000. includes books, basic Kit Barbering 1500 Hr Program: Tuition $20,000 (includes books, basic (includes books, basic kit, and lab fees) 500 hr Barber Add-On. $5000 Esthetics Program: 750 Hours: Tuition $12,000 (Includes books and basic kit) Barber Program Tuition $18,000 (includes books, basic kit, and lab fees) Continuing Education (CEU) Programs offered online and in-house |
| Tuition refund policy | State of Illinois contractual rules |
| 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 |
| Other tuition payment plan information | Non-interest baring payment plans available for qualifying individuals. |
| Senior citizens | Yes |
| Veterans | Yes |
| Other tuition waiver information | Contact ABC Administrator |
| Feature | Note |
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| Financial aid contact person | Cindy Heidemann |
| Financial aid contact title | Director |
| Financial aid contact e-mail | |
| Financial aid phone | 847.337.3144 |
| Financial aid office website | Find more information on this website |
| Scholarship list website | Contact Director 847.337.3144 |
| Other proprietary school aid information | Geraldine Youman Scholarship Program |
| Percentage of students who took out loans to pay for school | 98% |
| Average student loan debt for last graduating class | $0 |
| Loans | |
| Institution loans (from the school) | Yes |
| Other loan program information |
TCF Programs Available for qualifying applicants Veterans GI Bill |
| Need-based scholarships and grants | |
| Federal Pell Grants | Yes |
| Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) | Yes |
| Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
| State-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
| Veteran's benefits | |
| Veteran's benefits, such as the GI Bill, are honored | Yes |
| Other | |
| Other financial aid program information | TCF Financial Programs for qualifying applucants |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Admissions contact person | CINDY HEIDEMANN |
| Admissions contact title | DIRECTOR |
| Admissions contact e-mail | |
| Admissions phone (local) | 847.337.3144 |
| Admissions office website | Find more information on this website |
| Number of male applicants | 3 |
| Number of male applicants accepted | 3 |
| Number of female applicants | 79 |
| Number of female applicants accepted | 79 |
| Total number of applicants | 82 |
| Total number of applicants accepted | 82 |
| High school education | High school diploma required and GED accepted. |
| Other education requirements for admission | Must be min 16 years of age |
| Other information about applying | Call Administrator for enrollment dates and availability |
| Submit these items: | |
| Application | Required for all students |
| Interview | Required for all students |
| Other application requirements information | Tour |
| Average GPA (on 4.0 scale) | Contact Cindy Werba Administrator for information on HS Program |
| Admissions contact person #2 | CINDY WERBA |
| Admissions contact title #2 | ADMINISTRATOR |
| Admissions contact e-mail #2 | |
| Admissions contact person #3 | CINDY HEIDEMANN |
| Admissions contact title #3 | DIRECTOR |
| Admissions contact e-mail #3 | |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Pre-certification training | Yes |
| Pre-licensing training | Yes |
| Certificate or diploma | Yes |
| School catalog website | Available and given to all registered students. |
| Academic calendar | Within Student handbook |
| Grading system | Within Student handbook |
| Number of faculty on campus | Within Student handbook |
| Student faculty ratio | Within Student handbook |
| Average class size | |
| Lecture | Within Student handbook |
| Laboratory | Within Student handbook |
| Discussion | Within Student handbook |
| Evenings | Yes |
| On-line/distance learning | Yes |
| Part time | Yes |
| Short-term courses | Yes |
| Summer school | Yes |
| Other attendance options | Flex scheduling for qualifying individuals |
| Online registration for classes | Yes |
| Other computing info |
Testing Zoom classes for Qualifying sessions |
| Conference/Workshop | Yes |
| Video tape | Yes |
| Information about other special programs |
We follow the State Licensing Milady Program Sign language. Available for student needs |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Housing contact person | CINDY HEIDEMAN |
| Housing contact title | Director |
| Housing contact e-mail | |
| Housing phone |
847.337.3144 847.458.6500 |
| Housing office website | NA |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Academic advising | Yes |
| Reading and study skills courses | Yes |
| Remedial education courses | Yes |
| Tutoring | Yes |
| Basic job skills | Yes |
| Orientation | Yes |
| Student lounge | Yes |
| Other services other |
Bilingual (Spanish) Program Special Needs Placement |
| Accessibility contact person | Cindy Heidemann |
| Accessibility contact title | Director |
| Accessibility contact e-mail | |
| Accessibility contact phone | 847.337.3144 |
| Accessibility services website | Find more information on this website |
| Number of students with a disability served in a recent year | 12 |
| Designated parking | Yes |
| Learning aids | Yes |
| Readers for the blind | Yes |
| Registration assistance | Yes |
| Services for students with learning disabilities | Yes |
| Tutors | Yes |
| Accessibility services other | IEP adaptations for classes and boards. We offer sign language if needed |
| Veterans | Yes |
| Campus patrolled by trained security personnel | Yes |
| Other campus security | Local police department patrol parking. |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Career contact person | Cindy Werba |
| Career contact title | Administrator |
| Career contact e-mail address | |
| Career contact phone | 847.458.6500 |
| Had a full-time job offer within six months of graduation | 98% |
| Was counseled by the career services office | 98% |
| Alumni networking and mentoring | Yes |
| Career counseling | Yes |
| Job fairs | Yes |
| Job interview preparation | Yes |
| On campus recruitment by employers | Yes |
| Placement assistance | Yes |
| Résumé preparation assistance | Yes |
| Résumé referral to employers | Yes |
| Other career services | Internships for qualifying individuals |