The best way to obtain a grant for studying cosmetology in Utah is to target a specific school with a cosmetology program and check with its financial aid department to see what grants you can apply for. Although there are others, the Beauty School Directory lists, as of 2010, 11 well-known cosmetology schools in Utah, many of which have multiple campuses throughout the state. They are: Avalon School of Cosmetology, Marinello Schools of Beauty, Sherman Kendall's Academy of Beauty Arts and Sciences, Cameo College of Essential Beauty, Expressive Design Academy of Beauty Arts,Taylor Andrews Academy of Hair Design, Aveda Institute Provo, Renaissance Academie de Hair Design, ImageWorks Academy of Hair Design, Evans Hairstyling College and Paul Mitchell the School-St. George. The Beauty School Directory offers one of the most up-to-date lists of beauty schools nationwide.
Funded by the American Association of Cosmetology Schools, recipients of this grant must first find a cosmetology school and then apply through that particular school. This grant is based on financial need, so amounts vary depending on the applicant and the school to which they are applying. According to Your Beautiful Career, Utah has four schools whose students can apply for this grant: Cameo College Of Essential Beauty, Echelon Edge Academy of Hair Skin and Nails, Marinello Schools of Beauty and Maximum Style Tech School of Cosmetology.
The most broad and nonspecific grant available, the Pell Grants program is funded by the U.S. Department of Education. According to The Beauty School Network, it is given to "students who can prove the most financial need . . . based on disclosed household financial information." Depending on the federal budget of any given year, the grant amounts change. Pell grant recipients can, consequently, apply for and receive other financial aid.