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Admissions Process

1. Complete a tour with our admissions team. Schedule your tour here!  

This is the first step in our process! It's a wonderful opportunity to tell us more about yourself, see our space, ask questions, and ensure that we are exactly what you are looking for in a beauty school! 

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2. Complete a simple online application during your tour.

You'll want to be prepared with:

  • $20 non-refundable application fee (valid for two start dates within a year)
  • Current state or government-issued ID
  • Signed social security card
  • High school diploma, official transcript, or GED certificate

3. We encourage you to apply for financial aid through FAFSA.

Visit the FAFSA website at www.studentaid.gov using our school code: 041714. You may be eligible for more than you think! We also offer payment plans.

 
4. Meet with the financial aid and enrollment team.

You will finalize your schedule, go over FAFSA results and payment options, pay your enrollment fee ($100 for WA or $150 for OR), and save your seat in the start date of your choosing.

5. Attend orientation and begin your journey towards an exciting new career  

Elevate your future and start today!

Explore an education in hair design, esthetics or cosmetology. Request more information and schedule a tour to find out how you can turn your passion into a career!

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Title IX Policy

Aveda Institute Portland prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any education program or activity it operates. Individuals can report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. For more details, see our full Title IX Policy.