Application Process
Applicants must be a minimum age of 18; or 17 if completed high school.
Candidates may register online or at any of the ESBOCES Adult Education facilities.
A $1,000 payment is needed for registration.
Tuition for the 2025-2026 Academic Year
Full-Time Tuition* $11,685
Application Fee* $40
Written Exam Fee* $15
Practical Exam Fee* $15
Temporary License Fee $10
Cosmetology Kit* $1,064
*all tuition and additional costs are subject to change
Refund Policy
A percentage for refunds will be calculated by taking into account the total number of course hours the program has been in session compared to the total program hours. If eligible, a refund from ESBOCES will be based on the following schedule:
Withdrawal within first 10% of enrollment: 90% refund of total tuition due for period of enrollment
Withdrawal after first 10% through 25% of enrollment: 75% refund of total tuition due for period of enrollment
Withdrawal after 25% through 50% of enrollment: 50% refund of total tuition due for period of enrollment
Withdrawal after first 50% through 75% of enrollment: 25% refund of total tuition due for period of enrollment
Withdrawal after first 75% of enrollment: 0% refund