Make Up First School of Makeup Artistry

1144 West Randolph Street
Second Floor
Chicago, IL 60607

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https://www.makeupfirst.com/

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Main telephone 312.621.0801
Main telephone (TTY) N/A
Virtual campus tour N/A
Request more information Find more information on this website
Other sites N/A
Contact person name Jill Glaser
Contact person title Owner
Contact person e-mail Email
Contact person phone 312.621.0801

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Educational system Private Cosmetology/Barber Schools
Public or private Private
Type of school Makeup Artistry
Date founded 2006
Degrees offered Certificate of completion in makeup artistry
School accreditation Approved by Illinois Board of Higher Education; Approved Sponsor for CEU under the Illinois Barber Act
Specialized accreditation Certificate of Completion through the Illinois Higher Board of Education - also a CEU sponsor under the IL Barber Act
Specialized licensure IL Barber Act, Illinois Board of Higher Education
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act eligible training provider N/A
Setting Urban (in a large city)
Closest major metropolitan area Chicago
Population of city the school is in 2,853,100
Distance from campus to city center The school is located in the west loop of Chicago.
Public transportation to campus The school is located near all the major public transit lines.
There is valet parking, street parking, as well as several parking lots.
Student parking on campus There are many public parking lots located near the school.
There is also street parking (use the spot hero app).
Campus size 2000 square feet
County Cook
Visitor information website N/A (covid concerns)
School visit availability N/A
Contact to set up school visit Jill Glaser
630.643.9893
mailto:info@makeupfirst.com
Additional information Make Up First School also sells pro cosmetics products and tools for student kits from the in-school Pro Cosmetics and Supplies of Make Up First, LLC shop.makeupfirst.com

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Number of full time, male students 4
Number of full time, female students 163
Total number of full time students 167
Total number of male students 4
Total number of female students 163
Total number of students 167
Other enrollment information Class size varies depending on the season and on the type of class. Typically, classes are between 8 and 16 students.
Race/ethnicity unknown 100%
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 15%
Number of states and territories represented No less than 10
Other out-of-state student information Make Up First School accepts students from across the US, as well as out of the country, such as Argentina, Mexico, Brazil, Egypt, and several other countries. However, international students are responsible for obtaining their visas.
Percentage of students from outside the US 10%
Number of countries represented Approximately 10
Other international student information International students are responsible for handling any and all visa issues.
Other age of student information Most students are in between 18 and 26 years older. The School also trains students between ages 18 and 21, and 27 and 55.
Percentage of students 25 or older 80%

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Costs (for proprietary schools) Basic Makeup I: $1,000
Basic Makeup II: $1,000
Consolidated Basic Makeup I & II: $2,000
Media Makeup-HD: $500
Media: Runway, Editorial Fashion: $1,000
Theatrical Makeup A: $1,000
Theatrical Makeup B: $1,000
Clinical Makeup: $800
Careers in Makeup Artistry: $600
Advanced Media Makeup: $1,000
Advanced Theatrical Makeup: $1,000
Basic Hairstyling for Makeup Artist: $750
Advanced Hairstyling for Makeup Artist: $750
Bridal/Airbrush Makeup $650
Intro to Wigmaking $750
FX $750
Tuition refund policy Should the student’s enrollment be terminated, cancelled, or should the student withdraw for any reason, and such termination, cancellation or withdrawal is submitted to the School in writing, which writing shall include email to the School, all refunds will be made according to the following refund schedule:
100% REFUND - If the student submits, in writing, intent to withdraw or cancel the Enrollment Agreement before midnight of the 5th business day before that course has commenced, as identified in the Enrollment Agreement.
PARTIAL REFUND –The student is entitled to a partial refund: If the student has started to attend courses and then notifies the School of the intent to withdraw after that course has commenced, the School may retain an amount computed prorata by days in class for the particular course, plus 10% of tuition and other instructional charges up to completion of 60%
of the course of instruction.
Specifically:

Basic I: Basic II; Media - Runway, Editorial Fashion; Theatrical A; and Theatrical B Refund Schedule: after either zero days (without requisite notice) or one day attendance – $125 less 10% = $112.50; after two days attendance - $250 less 10% = $225; after three days attendance - $375 less $37.50 = $337.50; after four days attendance - $500.00 less $50.00 = $450.00; after five days attendance - $625 less 10% = $562.60; after six days attendance - No Refund

Media High-Definition Makeup - Refund Schedule: after either zero days (without requisite notice) or one day attendance - $125.00 less $12.50 = $127.50; after two days attendance - $250 less 10% = $225; after three days attendance - No Refund

Clinical Makeup - Refund Schedule: after either zero days (without requisite notice) or one day attendance – $200.00 less 10% = $180.00; after two days attendance - $400 less 10% = $360; after three days attendance - No Refund

Careers in Makeup Artistry - Refund Schedule: (one day course) if written notice is not received within 5 business days of the Course - $540.00

Airbrush Makeup - Refund Schedule: (one day workshop) If written notice is not received within 5 business days of the workshop - $360.00

Airbrush Camouflage - Refund Schedule: (one day workshop) If written notice is not received within 5 business days of the workshop - $225.00

Consolidated Basic I and Basic II - Refund Schedule: after either zero days (without requisite notice) or one day attendance – $250 less 10% = 225.00; after two days attendance - $500 less 10% = $450; after three days attendance - $750 less 10% = $675.00; after four days attendance - No Refund

NO REFUND - When the student has completed in excess of 60% of the course of instruction of the particular course of study in which the student has enrolled, the School may retain the entire tuition and other charges as identified in the Enrollment Agreement.
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 payment plan information Courses can be paid a/la/a cart, as they are taken.
Other tuition waiver information N/A

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Financial aid contact person Jill Glaser
Financial aid contact title Member/Owner/Founder
Financial aid contact e-mail Email
Financial aid phone 630.643.9893
Financial aid office website Find more information on this website
Scholarship list website N/A
Submit these forms N/A
Other requirements We are not a federal, Title IV institution.
Application deadline (for fall term) N/A
Letters about aid sent to applicants N/A
Percentage of students who took out loans to pay for school Unknown
Loans
Other loan program information N/A
Need-based scholarships and grants
Other need-based scholarship information Unknown
Merit-based scholarships and grants
Other merit-based scholarship information Unknown
Student employment
Other work study information N/A
Veteran's benefits
Other veteran's benefits information N/A
Other
Other financial aid program information N/A

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Admissions contact e-mail Email
Admissions phone (local) 630.643.9893
Admissions office website Find more information on this website
Electronic application website Find more information on this website
For incoming students Open (virtually all applicants are accepted)
Open admissions policy applies to 18 years of age or older; high school diploma or equivalent (GED)
Groups or programs with a different entrance difficulty level N/A
Groups receiving preferential admission (first or special consideration) N/A
Other information about entrance difficulty N/A
Number of male applicants 10
Number of male applicants accepted 10
Number of male applicants who enrolled 10
Number of female applicants 156
Number of female applicants accepted 156
Number of female applicants who enrolled 156
Total number of applicants 166
Total number of applicants accepted 166
Total number of applicants who enrolled 166
High school education High school diploma required and GED accepted.
Required high school courses Highly recommend U.S. History, art history and any art courses
Postsecondary education Everyone must have a high school diploma or its equivalent
Other education requirements for admission Students must be 18 years of age or older.
Admission is available fall, winter, spring, summer
Application deadline continuous
Other information about applying Workshops offered in addition to Certification Program Courses
Online application available Find more information on this website
Application fee None
Application fee waived None
Submit these items:
Application Required for all students
High school GPA (minimum) Only requirement is to earn a H.S. diploma or GED.
High school transcript or GED certificate Required for all students
Interview Required for some students
Letters of recommendation (#) 3
Letters of recommendation Recommended, but not required
Other application materials None
Other application requirements information contact information and selected courses
Required exams None
Recommended exams None
Other information about exams N/A
Average GPA (on 4.0 scale) N/A
Percentage in top 50% of their high school class N/A
Percentage in top 25% N/A
Percentage in top 10% N/A
Letters of recommendation 3, recommended, but not required

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Certificate or diploma Yes
School catalog website Find more information on this website
To get a catalog Call 630.643.9893 or email name and mailing address to: mailto:info@makeupfirst.com
Academic calendar Continuous - fall, winter, spring, summer sessions
Grading system (91% and above A; etc.)
Number of faculty on campus 10
Student faculty ratio 4:1
Average class size
Lecture 2000 square feet
Laboratory 2000 square feet
Evenings Yes; both evenings and weekends
Part time Yes
Short-term courses Yes
Summer school Yes
Weekends Yes; both evenings and weekends
Other attendance options Each course meets for approximately three hours, four days per week, in either the morning afternoon or evening session.
Online registration for classes Yes

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Housing contact person N/A
Housing contact title N/A
Housing contact e-mail Email
Housing phone 630.643.9893
Housing office website N/A

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Academic advising Yes
Other information about academic services Private Lessons
Basic job skills Yes
Student lounge Yes
Other services other Facebook page dedicated to job postings for current and former students.
Accessibility contact person Jill Glaser
Accessibility contact title Owner
Accessibility contact e-mail Email
Accessibility contact phone 630.643.9893
Number of students with a disability served in a recent year We have trained two hearing impaired students within the last year.
Barrier-free campus Yes
Accessibility services other Interpreters for the deaf are provided if requested (pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act)
Other campus security 24/7 - guard in the school building

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Career contact person Jill Glaser
Career contact title Founder/Owner
Career contact e-mail address Email
Career contact phone 630.643.9893
Had a full-time job offer within six months of graduation 85%
Was counseled by the career services office 100%
Alumni networking and mentoring Yes
Career counseling Yes
Career library Yes
On campus recruitment by employers Yes
Placement assistance Yes
Résumé preparation assistance Yes
Source: Illinois Career Information System (CIS) brought to you by Illinois Department of Employment Security. If you have questions or concerns about the information displaying please contact Illinois Career Information System.