Frequently Asked Questions

Steps to apply and enroll:

1. Contact Admissions – Reach out to the admissions team to get started and ask questions.
2. Schedule a Campus Tour – Visit our campus, meet instructors, and explore the facilities.
3. Review Financial Options – Learn about financial aid, payment plans, grants, and scholarships.
4. Submit Required Documents – Application, high school diploma or GED equivalent, photo ID, FAFSA, catalog, other documents, and applicable fees.
5. Complete Your Enrollment Agreement – Finalize your enrollment and prepare for your start date.

Admission requirements include being at least 16 years old, having a high school diploma, GED or equivalent, and valid identification.

📞 Ready to begin? Call (301) 494-9385 or contact us online to start your enrollment.

Aspen Beauty Academy offers a comprehensive Cosmetology program designed to prepare students for Maryland licensure and real-world success.

Students receive hands-on training in:

• Hair cutting, coloring, and chemical texturizing
• Nail care and advanced nail services
• Skincare and facials
• Professional makeup, including the MUD Beauty Essentials course
• Lash and brow techniques
• Salon professionalism and career readiness

Yes. Financial aid is available to those who qualify. Aspen Beauty Academy accepts multiple funding options, including:

• Federal financial aid (Pell Grants and student loans)
• Maryland state grants (including the Tolbert Grant)
• Scholarships
• Veterans’ education benefits
• In-house payment plans

📞 For personalized financial aid assistance, call (301) 494-9387
✉️ Email: [email protected]

Absolutely. We encourage all prospective students to tour our Laurel, MD campus before enrolling. Campus tours allow you to:

• Meet instructors and staff
• See our student salon and classrooms
• Learn about programs and scheduling options

📞 Schedule your tour online or call (301) 494-9385.

Aspen Beauty Academy provides a supportive learning environment focused on hands-on experience and career readiness.

Students benefit from:

• Real client salon experience
• Industry-rated Pivot Point curriculum
• Professional tools and products
• Supportive instructors
• Strong preparation for Maryland licensure exam

Aspen Beauty Academy stands out by offering:

• A comprehensive, modern cosmetology curriculum
• Advanced makeup, lash, and brow training
• Professional student kits included in the program
• Flexible daytime and evening schedules
• Career-focused training in a real salon setting

With your Maryland cosmetology license, you can work anywhere beauty takes you! Cosmetology graduates can work as:

• Salon or spa professionals
• Freelance hairstylists or makeup artists
• Beauty educators
• Salon or beauty business owners
• Product sales reps or brand educators,
• Beauty writers and content creators
• Influencers and bloggers

Yes. Aspen Beauty Academy offers flexible scheduling options to fit different lifestyles:

• Daytime classes (4 or 5 days per week)
• Evening classes
• No weekend class requirements

Our student clinic offers a wide range of beauty services performed by students under the supervision of licensed instructors, including:

• Haircuts, coloring, and styling
• Relaxers, perms, and keratin treatments
• Lash applications and brow services
• Nail services
• Facials and skincare treatments
• Professional makeup services

📞 To book an appointment, call (301) 494-9388 or request an appointment online

Students train with industry-leading professional brands, including:

• Wella
• OPI
• MUD Makeup
• Dermalogica
• Brow Code
• Sebastian Professionals

The Cosmetology program at Aspen Beauty Academy consists of 1,500 clock hours.
Students on a full-time schedule may complete the program in approximately 9.5 to 11.5 months, depending on their schedule.

For the 2025–2026 academic year, published costs for the Cosmetology program are:

• Tuition: $20,490
• Registration Fee: $100
• Books and professional kit: $4,495

Tuition and fees are subject to change. Students are encouraged to confirm current costs with the financial aid office.

No. Aspen Beauty Academy provides a professional-grade student kit as part of the cost of attendance.

The kit includes industry-standard tools and products for hair, nails, makeup, and skincare from brands such as Pivot Point, MUD, OPI, BabylissPRO, Wahl, Sugarlash, and more—so you’re fully equipped for your training.

Our admissions team is happy to help you take the next step toward your beauty career.

📞 Call Admissions at (301) 494-9385
✉️ Email [email protected]