Admissions & Enrollment Info
Everything you need to know about enrolling at JD Academy of Salon + Spa
Learn How To Enroll in Beauty School
Are you ready to start your new journey into beauty school in California? We offer two separate programs you can choose from, with a different focus in each! If you’re passionate about hairstyling, our Danville cosmetology program could be a good fit for you, but if you love skincare, you may want to pursue a future in esthetics.
Learn more about the enrollment process at JD Academy of Salon + Spa in the East Bay area.
You Can Do What You Love at JD Academy of Salon + Spa
If you’re looking to pursue an education in beauty, you’ve found the right place at our East Bay beauty school. At JD Academy of Salon + Spa, you can be part of a supportive environment that actively wants to help you succeed.
Admissions Requirements
We want you to be prepared for your future education. If you are interested in starting in one of our programs, here is what you must provide to enroll at JD Academy of Salon + Spa.
- Complete an enrollment application
- Be at least 17 years old and provide proof of age through a driver’s license, birth certificate, or passport
- Provide proof of high school completion through a diploma, transcript, GED or other options
- Social security card
- Complete and sign an Enrollment Agreement
- Pay non-refundable $150 application/enrollment fee (or only $10 if you are a US veteran)
Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions about what you need to get ready for your first day at JD Academy of Salon + Spa.
Our Four-Step Admissions Process
01
Take a Tour
We strongly believe that choosing the right cosmetology or esthetician school all comes down to finding the right fit for you – whether that turns out to be JD Academy of Salon + Spa or not. During the tour, you can talk to our staff and current students, experience the culture, get information on financial aid, and more!
02
Apply for Financial Aid
JD Academy of Salon + Spa is a nationally accredited school and as such, is eligible for federal financial aid options. This process starts with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®). We recommend filling it out as soon as you can to see what you may qualify for. Make sure to use our school code: 042175
03
Submit Your Application
Once you’ve decided JD Academy of Salon + Spa is the school for you, we’ll often schedule a second meeting where we can finalize your official application into JD Academy of Salon + Spa, walk through financial aid and payment plans, and submit other documentation to complete the enrollment process.
04
Get Ready for Day One
Once enrollment is completed, we’ll get your first day of class scheduled and make sure you have the necessary equipment you’ll need while at our school and beyond. We want you to feel prepared and confident for your beauty school experience, and we’ll support you every step of the way.
Convenient Day Class Schedules
Wondering if it’s possible to balance beauty school and life? At JD Academy of Salon + Spa, you can!
Cosmetology • Day Schedule
Monday Through Friday
9:15 am – 3:15 pm
5.5 hours per day
27.5 hours per week
GRADUATE
Approximately
37 weeks / 9.25 months
Check back in 2024 for night classes
Esthetics • Day Schedule
Monday Through Friday
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
5.5 hours per day
27.5 hours per week
GRADUATE
Approximately
22 weeks / 5.5 months
Check back in 2024 for night classes
Why Come in For a Tour?
When you reach out to our school, we want to do everything we can to make sure you’ve found the right fit. After all, beauty school is a commitment, and we want to make sure you set yourself up for success. During a tour, you can:
- Meet the staff. Knowing who will be guiding your education is important. Do you feel like they will support you, actively answer your questions, and be willing to provide good feedback when you’re working toward providing services to actual guests?
- See the school. The culture of the beauty school you choose can make your education unforgettable. The tour is a great chance to see how you would fit in with like-minded individuals who have the same interests you do!
- Answer your questions. The quality of your education makes a big difference in your experience. If you have questions on how to enroll, or what a day in the life of a beauty school student looks like, the tour is the perfect chance to actively talk to someone and get a real representation of what our school is like.
financial aid
can I afford this?
As part of the enrollment process, we highly recommend looking through the various financial aid options that are available to those who qualify! We never want the cost of school to hold you back from doing what you love. You can look further into:
- Federal grants and loans
- Scholarships
- VA benefits
- Payment plans
- And more
faqs
Frequently asked questions
Have questions? Take a look through a few questions we get about enrollment and our programs! You can get answers to questions in our FAQ such as:
- Is JD Academy of Salon + Spa accredited?
- How long are the programs at our school?
- What sets our school apart from other schools?
Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any additional questions we haven’t covered here. We’d love to chat about your beauty dreams!
TAKE A TOUR OF THE SCHOOL
& GET TO KNOW US
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current downloads from the state board
- health & safety textbook
- health & safety exam booklet
- ca acts & regulations guide
- state board worker’s rights brochure
Consumer Information
- course catalog
- bppe annual report
- bppe web link
- Section 504/Americans with Disabilities Act Policy Statement
- FERPA Policy Statement
- Cosmetology Performance Fact Sheet
- Esthetics Performance Fact Sheet
- net price calculator
- campus security act disclosures
- pre-enrollment disclosures
- Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Reporting – Institutional Portion
- Quarterly Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund – Student Aid
- HEERF Grant Student Portion
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