Admissions Policy

Students are admitted on the basis of educational background, aptitude and commitment. Beyond Beauty Institute does not admit ability-to-benefit students.

Policy For Students with Disabilities

For persons who otherwise meet the admissions requirements of Beyond Beauty Institute but who may have a physical disability that could impact their pursuit of an educational program at the school should consult with the Institute’s Director before applying for admission by following the process below. The Director is responsible for coordinating compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (RA/ADA). The fields of cosmetology, ethology, and massage therapy require manual dexterity and the physical ability to move around. Beyond Beauty Institute will work with the applicant with a disability as defined by the RA/ADA, or a student who later becomes disabled, to determine whether reasonable accommodations can be effective and/or are available.

The Process:

Any qualified individual with a disability requesting an accommodation or auxiliary aid or service should follow this procedure:

● Notify the Director in writing of the type of accommodation needed, date needed, documentation of the nature and extent of the disability, and of the need for the accommodation or auxiliary aid. The request should be made at least four weeks in advance of the date needed. The Director is available by phone for questions or additional information at 725-214-4575.

● The Director will respond within two weeks of receiving the request.

● If the accommodation request is denied, reconsideration of the decision can be requested by contacting the Director within one week of the date of the response. A detailed statement of why and how you think the response should be modified.

Admissions Requirements

The following are required for admission to all programs at Beyond Beauty Institute:

• Complete and submit an enrollment application.

• Pay the registration fee.

• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship or permanent residency.

• Provide a government-issued photo ID.

• Provide ONE of the following:

– U.S. high school diploma or transcript with graduation date – GED or recognized equivalent – Home-school certificate meeting state requirements – College diploma or official transcript

• Documents from non-U.S. institutions must include credential evaluation and certified translation if required.

• Complete an interview with the admissions director and an Institute tour.

• Sign the Enrollment Agreement.

Admissions Process

Applicants receive a campus tour and participate in a detailed interview with the admissions director, where programs and student services are explained.

They are provided with the Institute catalog, which includes policies, code of conduct, and consumer information. Applicants have the opportunity to ask questions about programs and services.

After review of all required documentation, applicants are notified of their admission status, orientation date, class start date, and projected graduation date.

Transfer of Clock Hours / Credit Hours Policy

Beyond Beauty Institute may accept transfer hours after evaluating academic records under the following conditions:

• Courses must be comparable to those offered by the Institute.

• A minimum grade of 85% is required for transfer.

• Official transcripts must be sent directly from the previous institution or delivered sealed.

• A maximum of 75% of total program hours may be transferred.

• At least 25% of the program must be completed at the Institute.

• Accepted hours determine placement into an appropriate class level.

• Students must pay per clock hour for remaining hours.

• Transcripts submitted after 60 days from program start will not be considered.

Each transfer request is evaluated individually, and decisions made by the Director of Education are final.

 

Transfer Students Under a Teach-Out Agreement

• Hours, tests, and services completed at partner institutions will be accepted based on the agreement terms.

• Students will continue their program at Beyond Beauty Institute completing remaining required hours.

 

Transfer Students from a Closed Institution

Transfer hours from closed institutions without a teach-out agreement will be evaluated under the standard transfer policy.

It is the student’s responsibility to obtain official transcripts from the institution or its designated records repository.

Transferability of Credits

The transferability of clock hours or credits to another institution is determined solely by the receiving institution.

It is the student’s responsibility to verify whether credits earned at Beyond Beauty Institute will be accepted elsewhere.