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Excel Academy of Cosmetology is located on 29th St. between Breton and Radcliff on the north side
of the street. Excel is easily accessible from 28th St. or the East Beltline. City bus stops are located
one block east or west on 29th St. Our 8900 square foot one story facility has ample parking and is
surrounded by major shopping areas. Our contemporary 48 station clinic is spacious and well lighted
with separate manicure and pedicure stations. Our junior room has 16 fully equipped stations.


Grand Rapids Campus

Denise Buys : School Administrator

2855 29th Street SE Suite B
Kentwood, MI 49512
ph: (616)975.7778
fax: (616)975.9765
E-mail : ExcelGR@jpmspro.com
Class Schedules:

Cosmetology Class
Instructor Class
Transfers & Prev. Training

Admission:

Enrollment Application
Finance Options
Requirements

Information:

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......Cosmetology Class Schedule and Cost  ( Grand Rapids )      top of page

Full Time: Classes begin five times per year and can be completed in 10 1/2 months. Classes
meet Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Thursday 12:30 pm to 8:30 pm
and Saturday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Class starting dates are June 23, 2009 • September 1, 2009 • November 10, 2009 •
January 26, 2010 • April 6, 2010.

Part Time: Classes meet Monday through Friday 10 am to 3 pm.

Class starting dates are September 1, 2009.

You may submit an e-mail application by clicking on the enrollment link above or you can obtain
an application for enrollment at the school Tuesday through Saturday or by calling 616-975-7778.
Students may start enrolling for any class 13 months prior to the class start date.

Cosmetology Course Costs
Tuition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Kit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Books. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
State Registration Fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Registration Fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$8,150.00
$1,600.00
$485.00
$15.00
$250.00
$10,500.00

* The registration fee is due at the time of enrollment. A monthly payment plan is available for the
remaining balance. Overtime charges will be assessed beyond the 8% allowed absences, at a
cost of $5.00 per hour, billed upon reaching the date when the course was due to be complete.

* All supplies are included in the tuition price.

* Student are responsible for applying and paying for their state board examination after they
complete their course of study. A state fee is payable to the State of Michigan by the student
upon passing the pre-state exam. License fees and State fees are subject to change.

* Tuition and kit fees are subject to change.

Cosmetology Payment Schedule

FULL-TIME

At Registration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
First Day of Attendance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Monthly for 10 Months . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$250.00
$3,550.00
$670.00

......Instructor Class Schedule and Cost  ( Grand Rapids )       top of page

Classes begin 5 times per year and can be completed in approximately 6 months. Classes meet
Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:30 am to 1:30 PM and Thursday from 12:30 to 5:30 pm.

Students in the instructor course begin class on the same dates as the full-time Cosmetology
students. Please refer to the Cosmetology Class Calendar.

You may submit an e-mail application by clicking on the enrollment link above or you can obtain
an application for enrollment at the school Tuesday through Friday or by calling 616-975-7778.

Instructor Course Costs
Tuition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Books. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
State Registration Fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Enrollment Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$1,000.00
$285.00
$15.00
$200.00
$1,500.00

* The enrollment fee is due at the time of enrollment. A monthly payment plan is available for the
remaining balance. Overtime charges will be assessed beyond the 8% allowed absences, at a
cost of $5.00 per hour, billed upon reaching the date when the course was due to be complete.

* Student are responsible for applying and paying for their state board examination after they
complete their course of study. A state fee is payable to the State of Michigan by the student
upon passing the pre-state exam. License fees and State fees are subject to change.

* Tuition and kit fees are subject to change.

Instructor Payment Schedule
At Registration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
First Day of Attendance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Part Time Monthly for 5 Months. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Full Time Monthly for 3 Months. . . . . . . . . . . . .
$200.00
$475.00
$165.00
$275.00


......Transfers & Previous Training  ( Grand Rapids )       top of page

Transfer students and persons having previous training in cosmetology or manicuring training
may begin class at Excel Academies of Cosmetology on the next scheduled class start date,
space permitting. Transfer students and persons having previous training in the cosmetology
and manicuring program will be required to take a test consisting of both written and practical.
The application will then be sent to the State Board and the hours of previous training credited if
approved by the State Board.

A $250.00 registration fee will be required and the students may then enroll at a cost of $5.00
an hour for each hour needed to complete the course. Transfer students must also pay the
state fee of $15.00 and be required to wear the school uniform and name tag. Equipment from
the students previous school may be used. However, if the previous kit is not complete, the
the student may be required to purchase additional equipment. Students may also be
required to purchase Excel's textbooks.

......Finance Options  ( Grand Rapids )       top of page

  • Cash

  • No Interest Payment Plan

  • SLM Career Training Loan

  • TFC Financing Solutions

  • Excel Scholarships: A $250 scholarship will be awarded to any current year graduating high
    school senior in a traditional school with these honors - Valedictorian, Salutatorian, top 10%
    of graduating class or a member of the National Honor Society.

 

......Admission Requirements  ( Grand Rapids )       top of page

  • Applicants to all programs must be at least 16 years of age, have a high school diploma or
    have a general education development certificate.

  • Applicants to the instructor training program must hold a current cosmetology license issued
    by the state regulatory agency, and have a high school diploma or have a general education
    development certificate.

Class sizes are restricted to help keep a student/instructor ratio which will insure maximum assistance
to each student. Enrollments will be accepted up to one week prior to the class start date, or until
the class becomes full, whichever comes first. Therefore, we encourage early registration if you wish
to begin with a specific class. A registration fee paid at the time you sign a contract will guarantee you
a seat in the upcoming class.

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