Shear Learning Academy of Cosmetology, Inc.
3122 Brettwood Circle
Decatur, IL 62526
Decatur, IL 62526
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https://reflectionsacademyofbeauty.com/| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Public or private | Private |
| Type of school |
Cosmetology Esthetics Barber Instructors |
| Date founded | 2003 |
| Degrees offered | Cosmetology Diploma |
| School accreditation |
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation NACCAS |
| Setting | Suburban (within commuting distance of a large city) |
| Closest major metropolitan area | Springfield, IL |
| Population of city the school is in | 81,860 |
| Distance from campus to city center | 3 Miles |
| Public transportation to campus | Yes |
| Student parking on campus | Yes |
| Campus size | 10,000 Sq Ft |
| County | Macon |
| School visit availability |
Monday- Thursday 8:30 - 4 Friday 8:30 - 12:30 |
| Contact to set up school visit |
Rebecca 'Riki' Wright mailto:riki@reflectionsacademyofbeauty.com |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Number of full time, male students | 5 |
| Number of full time, female students | 17 |
| Total number of full time students | 22 |
| Total number of male students | 5 |
| Total number of female students | 17 |
| Total number of students | 22 |
| Black | 66% |
| White | 20% |
| 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 |
| Other out-of-state student information | 0 |
| Percentage of students from outside the US | 0% |
| Number of countries represented | 0 |
| Other international student information | 0 |
| Percentage of students 25 or older | 40% |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Costs (for proprietary schools) |
Tuition includes: Fees, Uniform, Kit, Books, and Computer Cosmetology Program: $22,000.00 Cosmetology Instructor Program (500 Hours): $3,750 Cosmetology Instructor Program (1000 Hours): $6,750 Esthetics Program: $12,000.00 Barber Program: $15,500.00 Barber Instructor Program (500 hours): $3,750.00 Barber Instructor Program (1000 hours): $6.750.00 |
| Academic program/major | Yes |
| Tuition refund policy | Find more information on this website |
| Installment plan (you can pay tuition in several payments over the course of the term) | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Financial aid contact person | Hannah Walker |
| Financial aid contact title | Financial Aid Administrator |
| Financial aid contact e-mail | |
| Financial aid phone | 217.425.9117 |
| Submit these forms | FAFSA |
| Other requirements | High School Diploma or Equivalent |
| Application deadline (for fall term) | continuous |
| Letters about aid sent to applicants | continuous |
| School year financial aid data is from | 24/25 |
| Percentage of students who received financial aid | 95% |
| Average amount of financial aid awarded | |
| Loan | $9,500 |
| Grant from federal government | $7,395 |
| Percentage of students awarded each type of financial aid | |
| Loan | 95% |
| Grant from federal government | 89% |
| Percentage of students who took out loans to pay for school | 100% |
| Average student loan debt for last graduating class | $12,000 |
| Loans | |
| Federal PLUS loans (for parents) | Yes |
| Federal Direct Stafford loans (subsidized) | Yes |
| Federal Direct Stafford loans (unsubsidized) | Yes |
| Need-based scholarships and grants | |
| Federal Pell Grants | Yes |
| Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
| Veteran's benefits | |
| Veteran's benefits, such as the GI Bill, are honored | Yes |
| Proprietary financial aid data are from ... | (Financial aid data are for the 24/25 academic year.) |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Admissions contact person | Rebecca 'Riki' Wright |
| Admissions contact title | Owner |
| Admissions contact e-mail | |
| Admissions phone (local) | 217.425.9117 |
| Electronic application website | Find more information on this website |
| For incoming students | Open (virtually all applicants are accepted) |
| Open admissions policy applies to | All of our programs are open |
| Number of male applicants | 3 |
| Number of male applicants accepted | 3 |
| Number of male applicants who enrolled | 3 |
| Number of female applicants | 21 |
| Number of female applicants accepted | 21 |
| Number of female applicants who enrolled | 21 |
| Total number of applicants | 24 |
| Total number of applicants accepted | 24 |
| Total number of applicants who enrolled | 24 |
| High school education | High school diploma required and GED accepted. |
| Admission is available | Every 5 weeks |
| Application deadline | Continuous |
| Application fee | $100 |
| Application fee waived | Applicants with financial need |
| Submit these items: | |
| Application | Required for all students |
| College transcript | Recommended, but not required |
| High school GPA (minimum) | N/A |
| High school transcript or GED certificate | Required for all students |
| Interview | Required for all students |
| Letters of recommendation (#) | 2 |
| Letters of recommendation | Required for all students |
| Written essay or personal statement | Required for all students |
| Other application materials | Resume |
| Other application materials | Required for all students |
| Letters of recommendation | 2, required for all students |
| Admissions contact person #2 | Hannah Walker |
| Admissions contact title #2 | Financial Aid Administrator |
| Admissions contact e-mail #2 | |
| Admissions contact person #3 | Jamie Horve |
| Admissions contact title #3 | Admissions |
| Admissions contact e-mail #3 | |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Pre-licensing training | Yes |
| Certificate or diploma | Yes |
| School catalog website | Find more information on this website |
| To get a catalog | |
| Academic calendar |
1500 clock hours for Cosmetology 1500 clock hours for Barber 500-1000 clock hours for teachers 750 clock hours for Esthetics |
| Grading system | letter grades |
| Number of faculty on campus | 5 |
| Student faculty ratio | 10:1 |
| Evenings | Yes |
| Part time | Yes |
| Computers on campus for student use | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Academic advising | Yes |
| Basic job skills | Yes |
| Orientation | Yes |
| Student lounge | Yes |
| Accessibility contact person | Jamie Horve |
| Accessibility contact title | Administrative Assistant |
| Accessibility contact e-mail | |
| Accessibility contact phone | 217.425.9117 |
| Designated parking | Yes |
| Services for students with learning disabilities | Yes |
| Veterans | Yes |
| 24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Had a full-time job offer within six months of graduation | 100% |
| Was counseled by the career services office | 100% |
| Career counseling | Yes |
| Job interview preparation | Yes |
| Placement assistance | Yes |
| Résumé preparation assistance | Yes |
| Résumé referral to employers | Yes |