Cosmetology Technician Certificate
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/18/2025
Program Description
The Cosmetology Certificate offers students hands-on training in all facets of cosmetology, including hairstyling, esthetics, chemical services, nail services, salon operations, and license review. The program meets the standards of the Illinois Department of Finance and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) in total hours, teaching staff, equipment, facilities, libraries and course content.
Students are required to complete at least 1500 hours in the Cosmetology Program. Once students have completed all coursework and laboratory hours, they are eligible to sit for the state licensure examination through IDFPR. Students must be licensed by the State of Illinois in order to practice cosmetology.
Established in 2024
CIP: 12-0401 Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
South Suburban College
Program Contact Info
15800 South State Street
South Holland, IL 60473
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 596-2000
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Personal Care and Service Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
IDFPR
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- Illinois State Board of Education
- Industry Standard: IDFPR
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
56 Weeks ( 1520.00 Hours / 42.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $6,536.00 |
| Fees | $3,850.00 |
| Tests | $195.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $55.00 |
| Total Cost | $10,636.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
Application Procedure
Apply to the college and obtain a college id and a student email.
https://ssc.elluciancrmrecruit.com/Apply/Account/Login
Fill out the Cosmetology Inquiry Form:
https://www.ssc.edu/academics/programs-of-study/department-of-business-programs-computer-technology/cosmetology-program/
A college representative will give the applicant a call and help them register for the special admission program. Maximum Tuition and Fees cap for this program is $5000.00
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
Performance Data
Program: Cosmetology Technician Certificate
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/18/2025
Program Description
The Cosmetology Certificate offers students hands-on training in all facets of cosmetology, including hairstyling, esthetics, chemical services, nail services, salon operations, and license review. The program meets the standards of the Illinois Department of Finance and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) in total hours, teaching staff, equipment, facilities, libraries and course content.
Students are required to complete at least 1500 hours in the Cosmetology Program. Once students have completed all coursework and laboratory hours, they are eligible to sit for the state licensure examination through IDFPR. Students must be licensed by the State of Illinois in order to practice cosmetology.
Established in 2024
CIP: 12-0401 Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General.
Provider Information
South Suburban College
Program Contact Info
15800 South State Street
South Holland, IL 60473
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 596-2000
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Personal Care and Service Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
IDFPR
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- Illinois State Board of Education
- Industry Standard: IDFPR
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
56 Weeks ( 1520.00 Hours / 42.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $6,536.00 |
| Fees | $3,850.00 |
| Tests | $195.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $55.00 |
| Total Cost | $10,636.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
Application Procedure
Apply to the college and obtain a college id and a student email.
https://ssc.elluciancrmrecruit.com/Apply/Account/Login
Fill out the Cosmetology Inquiry Form:
https://www.ssc.edu/academics/programs-of-study/department-of-business-programs-computer-technology/cosmetology-program/
A college representative will give the applicant a call and help them register for the special admission program. Maximum Tuition and Fees cap for this program is $5000.00
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Night Classes
- Day Classes