Cosmetology & Barbering Program
Cosmetology, Barbering, and Nail Tech Programs
Are you interested in a career as a Hairstylist, Barber or Nail Technician? As part of Leyden's Cooperative Education Program, you can become a licensed Hairstylist, Barber, or Nail Tech!
We are excited to provide you with this unique opportunity to complete year one of this two-year program (One semester for Nail Tech) while in high school. Leyden District 212 is committed to your success and will fund a large portion of the tuition fees associated with this program. See below for financial information.
Partner Sites
Ms. Roberts Academy - Located at 552 Mannheim Rd A, Hillside, IL 60162
Since 1960, Ms Roberts Academy has transformed individuals who dreamed of becoming hair and/or makeup artists into professional, highly-trained cosmetologists. Our campus offer large, fully-equipped classrooms, locker facilities, a spacious student lounge, and an exceptional clinic area for practical purposes. We constantly push our students and educators to exceed both their and our expectations so they can excel in the cosmetology world. It is our goal to educate our students better than other beauty schools so our students can change the world of cosmetology for the better. Want to learn more about our school? Contact us by dialing 708-649-9088.
1:00 pm – 5:30 pm Monday through Friday
8:30 am – 4:30 pm Saturday (Optional, Make-Up)
Erskine Reeves Barber Academy - Located at 552 Mannheim Rd B, Hillside, IL 60162
Erskine Reeves Barber Academy of Hillside, IL will give you the finest training to cultivate the entrepreneur barber in you. Get the barber knowledge you need from us. We can answer your questions about the styling processes, haircuts in general, the academy itself, and more. Do not hesitate to give us a call with your questions .We've been sharing our knowledge of the barbering industry with you since 2014. Contact us to learn more about our courses and our academy. We'll get you trained to be a certified barber in no time. Our qualified personnel are eager to meet you. Contact us by dialing 708-493-0936
1:00 pm – 5:30 pm Monday through Friday
8:30 am – 4:30 pm Saturday (Optional, Make-Up)
Forever Nail Academy - Located at 1737 North Harlem Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60707
At our school, our students are a top priority. We will work around your personal schedule, so you can make your schedule. Theory classes there are Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday evenings. If you miss your theory, you can either wait for it to circle around or talk to one of the teachers and we will do a one-on-one theory class for you. You will learn from manicures to poly gel. A starter tote filled with supplies, a book, and a shirt included. Free parking, safe neighborhood.
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tuesday through Thursday
How it Works
Students enroll in Cooperative Education (COOP 613 & COOP 623). Cooperative Education is a formal course for entering the workforce.
Cooperative Education allows eligible Seniors to leave campus early to attend the Cosmetology, Barbering, or Nail Technician course. The cosmetology and barbering program is a two-year program open only to seniors who enroll in the Cooperative Education Program (Co-op). The first year includes 750 hours of Cosmetology or Barbering instruction. The Nail Technician program is one semester long and includes 350 hours of instruction.
Financial Information
Cosmetology and Barbering Programs
Year One: Tuition $6,000, Kit $1,400 Year Two: Tuition $6,000
Students who earn a B or better for BOTH semesters only pay for the kit ($1,400)! If the student does not receive an A or B for BOTH semesters, the parent/guardian/students will be responsible to pay the full amount of the year one tuition and kit ($6,400). Payments are required by the due dates. FULL PAYMENT FOR YEAR ONE IS DUE PRIOR TO GRADUATION.
Nail Tech Program
Year One: Tuition $2,500 Kit $120
Nail Tech Program Financial Sheet
Students who earn a B or better in semesters only pay for the kit ($120)! If the student does not receive an A or B, the parent/guardian/students will be responsible for paying the full amount of the tuition and kit ($2,620). Payments are required by the due dates. FULL PAYMENT IS DUE PRIOR TO GRADUATION.