Dawngolas Academy of Cosmetology
1225 1st Street
Louisville, IL 62858
Louisville, IL 62858
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http://www.daocbeautyschool.com| Feature | Note |
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| Main telephone | 618.665.4475 |
| Virtual campus tour | Find more information on this website |
| Request more information | Find more information on this website |
| Contact person name | Dawngola Harrington |
| Contact person title | Director of Cosmetology |
| Contact person e-mail | |
| Contact person phone | 618.665.4475 |
| Feature | Note |
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| Public or private | Private |
| Type of school |
Cosmetology Nails Esthetics Braiding Metaphysical CE Hours |
| Date founded | 2015 |
| School accreditation | Approved by Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation |
| Specialized accreditation | Illinois Board of Cosmetology |
| Specialized licensure |
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulations Illinois Board of Cosmetology |
| Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act eligible training provider |
cosmetology |
| Setting | Small town-rural area (not within commuting distance of a large city) |
| Closest major metropolitan area | Effingham Illinois |
| Population of city the school is in | 1,300 |
| Distance from campus to city center | 1 mile |
| Student parking on campus |
Student parking available No FEE for student parking |
| Campus size | 3 city lots |
| County | Clay |
| Visitor information website |
http://www.daocbeautyschool.com |
| School visit availability |
Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm Evening and weekend times available by appointment only. |
| Contact to set up school visit |
Mrs. Dawngola 618.665.4475 mailto:dawngolamarie@gmail.com Mrs. Kelli (scheduler) 1-618-665-4475 |
| Additional information |
NO High School Diploma or GED required to enroll in the basic cosmetology courses. Online Courses now available for Cosmetology and Cosmetology Teacher Programs. High School Cosmetology Course Available Full-Time Cosmetology Course Available Part-Time Flex Cosmetology Course Available Full-Time Cosmetology Teacher Program Available Part-Time Flex Cosmetology Teacher Program Available Cosmetology Refresher Course Available Cosmetology Post Graduate Course Available All cosmetology course students must be 16 years old to enroll. All cosmetology teacher students must be 18 years old, have a current Illinois Cosmetology License and have a GED or High School Diploma. New Student classes start every day. |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Number of full time, male students | 1 |
| Number of full time, female students | 10 |
| Total number of full time students | 11 |
| Number of part time, male students | 1 |
| Number of part time, female students | 6 |
| Total number of part-time students | 7 |
| Total number of male students | 2 |
| Total number of female students | 16 |
| Total number of students | 18 |
| Other enrollment information | The Maximum Students allowed to participate at one time in the Cosmetology School is 25 students. |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| White | 97% |
| 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 | 1 |
| Percentage of students from outside the US | 0% |
| Number of countries represented | 0 |
| Percentage of students 25 or older | 50% |
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| Costs (for proprietary schools) |
Call 618.665.4475 for information about enrollment. or visit our website: daocbeautyschool.com Cosmetology Program Online Theory Classes---------$1,200.00 Practical Hands-On Training Tuition----------$4,063.12 Student kit & Education Materials-------- $ 945.10 Total Cost-------------------- $6,208.12 Part Time Cosmetology Program Cost is the same as the cosmetology program High School Cosmetology Program Cost is the same as the cosmetology program Cosmetology Teacher Program Prices vary on program selection. Please contact the school for pricing options. Cosmetology Refresher Course 250 hours Please contact the school for pricing and requirements 100 Hour Cosmetology refresher course Please contact the school for pricing and requirements Cosmetology Post Graduate Course Please contact the school for pricing and details ****All programs are offered on a part-time basis but must be approved at the time of enrollment. Based on availability at time of enrollment |
| Tuition refund policy | Refund is based on the standards set by the Illinois Department of Professional and Financial Regulations |
| Deferment plan (you can pay part of your tuition at the start of the term and the rest at the end of the term) | Yes |
| 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 |
| Tuition guarantee (you aren't affected by tuition increases; the tuition you pay your first year is the amount you pay all years) | Yes |
| Other tuition waiver information | Financial Assistance is available to students who qualify and meet the requirements set by the financial assistance agencies |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Financial aid contact person | Dawngola Harrington |
| Financial aid contact title | Director of Cosmetology |
| Financial aid contact e-mail | |
| Financial aid phone | 618.665.4475 |
| Submit these forms |
DAOC does not accept FAFSA DAOC does have access to outside programs that could potentially assist with paying 100% of tuition and student educational supplies for qualifying students. Must apply in person at DAOC to qualify for a referral |
| Other requirements | You must bring in a photo ID, must be an Illinois Drivers license or state ID card and a social security card or green card or visa |
| Application deadline (for fall term) | continuous |
| Letters about aid sent to applicants | continuous |
| School year financial aid data is from | 2023 |
| Percentage of students who received financial aid | 100% |
| Average amount of financial aid awarded | |
| Loan | $0 |
| Grant from state government | $5,800 |
| Grant from federal government | $0 |
| Percentage of students awarded each type of financial aid | |
| Grant from state government | 100% |
| Other proprietary school aid information | Students are able to begin class with small down payment and weekly reduced payments while financial assistance is pending. New students start every day. |
| Percentage of students who took out loans to pay for school | 0% |
| Average student loan debt for last graduating class | $0 |
| Loans | |
| Institution loans (from the school) | Yes |
| State loans | Yes |
| Need-based scholarships and grants | |
| Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) | Yes |
| Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
| State-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
| Other | |
| Other financial aid program information |
We do send referrals for students to special financial assistance programs with our local organizations. We do refer students to agencies based on low income. We also refer students with disabilities to programs for financial assistance. |
| Proprietary financial aid data are from ... | (Financial aid data are for the 2023 academic year.) |
| Feature | Note |
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| Admissions contact person | Dawngola Harrington |
| Admissions contact title | Director of Cosmetology |
| Admissions contact e-mail | |
| Admissions phone (local) | 618.665.4475 |
| For incoming students | Open (virtually all applicants are accepted) |
| Open admissions policy applies to |
Online Theory Classes for Cosmetology Online Theory Classes for Cosmetology Teachers Cosmetology Full-time program Cosmetology Part-Time Flex plan program Cosmetology High School Program Cosmetology Refresher Course Full-Time Program Cosmetology Refresher Course Part-Time Flex Program Cosmetology Post Graduate Full-Time Program Cosmetology Post Graduate Part-Time Flex Program |
| Groups or programs with a different entrance difficulty level |
Cosmetology Teacher Full-Time Program Cosmetology Teacher Part-Time Flex Plan Program |
| Entrance difficulty level for these groups | Moderately difficult (about 85% of all applicants accepted) |
| Other information about entrance difficulty | All students must attend and enrollment meeting to discuss all of their enrollment options, needs, costs, and availability of resources. |
| High school education | High school diploma or equivalent not required. |
| Admission is available | Students are admitted daily |
| Application deadline | continuous |
| Other information about applying |
All paper work must be 100% complete before student is allowed to attend the first day of school |
| Application fee | $0 |
| Application fee waived | no application fees or registration fees required |
| Submit these items: | |
| Application | Required for all students |
| Interview | Required for all students |
| Other application materials | Required for some students |
| Other application requirements information | Applications for cosmetology teachers must currently hold an Illinois active cosmetology license and be 18 years old or older. |
| Admissions contact person #2 | Kelli Coley |
| Admissions contact title #2 | scheduler |
| Admissions contact person #3 | Irena Harrington |
| Admissions contact title #3 | Scheduler |
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|---|---|
| Pre-certification training | Yes |
| Pre-licensing training | Yes |
| Certificate or diploma | Yes |
| School catalog website |
http://www.daocbeautyschool.com |
| Academic calendar | continuous |
| Grading system | percentage & pass/fail |
| Number of faculty on campus | varies |
| Student faculty ratio | 12:1 |
| Average class size | |
| Lecture | 1-16 |
| Laboratory | 1-12 |
| Discussion | 1-12 |
| Evenings | Yes |
| On-line/distance learning | Yes |
| Part time | Yes |
| Short-term courses | Yes |
| Summer school | Yes |
| Weekends | Yes |
| Computers on campus for student use | Yes |
| Computer lab available to students | Yes |
| Online registration for classes | Yes |
| Audio tape | Yes |
| Conference/Workshop | Yes |
| Correspondence | Yes |
| Video tape | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Academic advising | Yes |
| Reading and study skills courses | Yes |
| Remedial education courses | Yes |
| Tutoring | Yes |
| Basic job skills | Yes |
| Orientation | Yes |
| Placement testing | Yes |
| Student lounge | Yes |
| Accessibility contact person | Dawngola Harrington |
| Accessibility contact title | Director of Cosmetology |
| Accessibility contact e-mail | |
| Accessibility contact phone | 618.665.4475 |
| Number of students with a disability served in a recent year | 50% |
| Barrier-free campus | Yes |
| Designated parking | Yes |
| Registration assistance | Yes |
| Services for students with learning disabilities | Yes |
| Tutors | Yes |
| Low-income students | Yes |
| Minorities | Yes |
| Veterans | Yes |
| 24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus | Yes |
| Late night transport service | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
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| Career contact person | Dawngola Harrington |
| Career contact title | Director of Cosmetology |
| Career contact e-mail address | |
| Career contact phone | 618.665.4475 |
| Had a full-time job offer within six months of graduation | 100% |
| Was counseled by the career services office | 100% |
| Alumni networking and mentoring | Yes |
| Career counseling | Yes |
| Career interest testing | Yes |
| Career library | Yes |
| Job bank | Yes |
| Job fairs | Yes |
| Job interviews | Yes |
| Job interview preparation | Yes |
| On campus recruitment by employers | Yes |
| Placement assistance | Yes |
| Résumé preparation assistance | Yes |
| Résumé referral to employers | Yes |