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Accreditation of schools is the most respected and trustworthy indicator of a school's concern for integrity toward its students and superior education. Schools that are accredited have met national standards of educational performance which have been determined by a neutral non-governmental agency. Also, accreditation allows some schools to participate in financial aid programs for students who qualify. Accredited cosmetology colleges are required to reveal school performance facts and statistics to all new enrollees. Not only must they reveal these statistics to new enrolles, but these colleges must keep the statistics at a reasonable percentage (such as how many students graduate, pass their licensure exam, and obtain employment). If the statistics percentage falls below a certain average, the college could lose it's accreditation. Accredited cosmetology colleges are likely to provide new enrollees with their campus security plan and reveal important statistics on crimes that have been committed on campus. Accredited cosmetology schools are audited on a regualr basis by the accrediting commission. "The National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as the national accrediting agency for cosmetology schools." NACCAS is recognized under the provisions of Chapter 33, Title 38, U.S. Code and subsequent legislation. 901 North Stuart Street, Suite 900 Arlington, VA 22203-1816 703-600-7600 www.naccas.org |
Non accredited colleges do not have to follow any of the high standards that have been set by NACCAS. They can provide you with the amount of hours required by the State Board of Cosmetology to complete a cosmetology course. They do have to follow state laws regarding the courses they offer. However, state laws do not ensure the quality of your education. Their college does not stand to lose anything if very few of their students actually pass their state board exams! Chances are, if you ask a recruiter representing a non accredited school about their performance statistics you might not receive a satisfactory answer. They will usually be able to offer you a much cheaper education. But let's face it - you can't afford a cheap education if you are not going to recieve the best training. You cannot afford to lose several thousand dollars of your hard earned cash (most non accredited colleges do not qualify for the federal student loans and grants). And, most of the time you will have to pay off the entire balance of their cash payment plan by the time you finish school. There are some good non-accredited cosmetology colleges. To find out who they are you should call at least 10 local salons and spas to see where they would recommend that you attend cosmetology school. If the name of a non-accredited college consistently gets their recomendation then you can feel at ease about choosing that college. See the Questions page for a list of questions you should ask the admissions director of any school you are considering.  |
Here you get finally what you need - Information regarding your accredited cosmetology college - accredited beauty school. The national accrediting commission of cosmetology arts and sciences is also known as NACCAS. A cosmetology college accredited by NACCAS can participate in financial aid and federal student loans while most non accredited colleges can only provide a cheap education. |