Located east of downtown Chattanooga, Miller-Motte College is a technical school offering a cosmetology diploma, an Associate of Occupational Science degree in cosmetology and a nail technology certificate. Applicants must have a high-school diploma or a passing grade on the GED test. The application process includes an interview, as well as the Scholastic Level Exam that measures the student's abilities. The time it takes to complete the curriculum is dependent on which program the student chooses. The associate degree takes approximately two years of full-time course work, while the nail technology certificate is obtainable in a few months. Federal and state financial aid is available to those who demonstrate need.
Positioned in the East Brainerd neighborhood of Chattanooga, the Regency Beauty Institute offers a cosmetology degree program. The school focuses on teaching hairstyling techniques, like cutting, coloring and blow-drying. Students who attend full-time may be able to complete the school's curriculum in one year. However, the school offers part-time coursework, too. New classes start every month, so students do not need to wait until the spring or fall to apply. The school's admission process includes an entrance assessment, and all students must have a high-school diploma or equivalent certificate. Financial aid is available as well.
Situated in the southeast area of Chattanooga in the Ridgeside community, Virginia College's cosmetology degree program allows students to focus on skin care or hair design. This campus also offers a salon management program. Before applying for admission to Virginia College, students must have a high-school diploma or GED certificate. Full-time and part-time programs are available, and the school has an extensive job-placement program as well. This educational institution is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools, and financial aid counselors help students find and apply for scholarships, grants and federal aid.
Centrally located in the heart of downtown Chattanooga, the International College of Arts and Beauty offers courses of study in cosmetology, aesthetics and nail technology. Students complete some programs in only 16 weeks, while others take about one year to finish. The application process for the International College of Arts and Beauty involves an interview, as well as a placement exam and a short essay. A high school diploma or GED certificate is required. Though financial aid is not available, advisers help establish tuition payment plans for those who cannot pay the total cost at one time.