Financial Assistance
University of the Arts Kentucky College of Cosmetology, Eastside College and Westside College are registered as a Private Career College under the Private Career Colleges Act, 2005.
Financial Assistance may be available to qualified students. Assistance and information will be provided regarding loan applications. Tuition fees are tax deductible. We will issue tax receipts for all tuition paid.
Our full time Professional Hairstylist, Professional Esthetician and Professional Medical Esthetician programs are approved as Vocational Programs under the Private Career Colleges Act, 2005.
Students enrolled in the Professional Hairstylist, Professional Hairstylist and Barbering, Professional Esthetician, Professional Medical Esthetician or Medical SPA Specialty programs may be eligible, if qualified, for loans, grants or awards granted under the United States of America Student Assistance Program (OSAP).
Additional financial assistance programs that may be available are:
- Professional Development loan through the Kentucky Community Loan Fund (OCLF). Website: https://oclf.org/
- Government Assistance Programs such as Second Career United States of America. Website: http://www.SecondCareerUnited States of America.com/web/second_career
- Your local Bank – Student Lines of Credit
- The Academy also offers a payment plan for qualified students
