Get the Support You Need with Financial Aid & Scholarships

Whether you are enrolling in college for the first time or returning to school after a break, applying for federal student aid makes perfect sense. Federal student aid can assist you with your educational expenses when you are looking to pursue your career in esthetics.

Financial Aid

Our Financial Aid Department will assist you in determining your eligibility and which types of financial aid may be available to you. Our beauty school offers the Federal Pell Grant, as well as the Federal Stafford Subsidized Loan and Federal Stafford Unsubsidized Loan. Please fill out your FAFSA online at https://fafsa.ed.gov/ using our school code: 041802. Contact us today to get started on your education in Long Island, New York.

Federal student aid from the U.S. Department of Education Federal Aid is money to help you pay your education expenses at a college, career school, university, or graduate school. There is more than $250 billion in available funds for those who qualify.

Title IV funding includes the following:

  • Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loans
  • Subsidized Federal Stafford Loans
  • Federal Pell Grants
  • Other Federal Grants

OPI Scholarship

OPI offers scholarships for nail technology. The Schaeffer Family Foundation selects one deserving Nail Technology/Manicuring Program student monthly for a $500 scholarship at preferred OPI schools. For more information, visit OPI.

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BCL Scholarship

This scholarship program is for prospective and new students entering a nail program at a qualifying nail technology school. Competition rounds are open each spring and fall. Each round awards ten worthy winners with program tuition costs funded up to $2,400, helping you to join the ranks of this industry’s most talented network of nail professionals. For more information, visit Beauty Changes Lives.

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Beauty & Wellness Professionals Scholarship

The BeautySchoolsDirectory.com team is proud to offer a $2,500 scholarship for students and professionals changing others’ lives through wellness and beauty. If you’re ready to begin a fulfilling and rewarding career in the beauty and wellness industry, or if you are continuing your education to pursue your next career goal, submit the application form below for the chance to win a $2,500 scholarship toward your tuition and education expenses.

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Rosy Rewards Scholarship

Rosy Salon and Spa Software is passionate about the salon and spa industry and wants to reward others who are as well. This ROSY REWARDS scholarship program is designed to give future salon professionals an opportunity to further their education by providing funds to help cover a portion of their tuition.

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European Wax Scholarship

Because we believe the right education is key, European Wax Center is partnering with Beauty Changes Lives to offer the “Experts in Wax” Scholarship, which is intended to provide an educational opportunity for all current or newly enrolled students of anesthetics or cosmetology program at an accredited school in the U.S. to help offset the cost of tuition. These scholarships help the recipients refine their skills, embrace a career in the personal care industry, and become the experts we know they can be so they can help bring out the confidence in their clients.

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STUDENT FINANCIAL AID & TRADE SCHOOL GRANTS

Many students wonder how to pay for college when federal student aid or loans do not meet all of a student’s financial needs.  There are additional student financial aid programs that do not typically make up a substantial portion of a student’s aid package and may not be available to all students. However, for students that do qualify, they may be of significant benefit. Apex Tech strongly urges all of our students to take a little time and contact the individual programs and do a little research on the internet, or at your local library, to learn about these lesser known programs.

FINANCIAL AID FOR VETERANS: VA BENEFITS

VA Benefits are available to most military veterans depending on their service and their participation in VA Education programs. There are also programs for children of deceased veterans (killed in the line of duty), and the children of veterans with service-related disabilities. Eligibility is based on criteria established by the Veteran’s Administration, including the length of service, number of dependents and the student’s enrollment status. For more information about financial aid for veterans and VA educational benefits, please contact the VA at 1-888- 442-4551.

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FEDERAL AID TO NATIVE AMERICANS

Educational benefits are available to students who are Alaska Natives, enrolled members of a federally recognized American Indian tribe, or at least ¼ degree American Indian blood descendant of a federally recognized tribe. Most Native American financial aid programs are based on financial need and the availability of funds. Eligibility is determined and administered by your tribal government and may be awarded in successive years based on the student’s satisfactory academic progress. Information and applications are available from the education office of the tribe with which you are affiliated. Native American financial aid information is also available from the Bureau of Indian Education, Washington, D.C. 20245.

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FEDERAL AID TO NATIVE AMERICANS

Educational benefits are available to students who are Alaska Natives, enrolled members of a federally recognized American Indian tribe, or at least ¼ degree American Indian blood descendant of a federally recognized tribe. Most Native American financial aid programs are based on financial need and the availability of funds. Eligibility is determined and administered by your tribal government and may be awarded in successive years based on the student’s satisfactory academic progress. Information and applications are available from the education office of the tribe with which you are affiliated. Native American financial aid information is also available from the Bureau of Indian Education, Washington, D.C. 20245.

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SOCIAL SECURITY SURVIVOR BENEFITS

Social security survivor benefits may continue to be available to students after the age of 18 if they continue enrollment in an accredited institution of higher education. Students should check their local social security office for information on continued eligibility and benefits.

STATE VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION EDUCATIONAL BENEFIT PROGRAMS

Educational programs for persons with disabilities vary from state to state. New York state residents with disabilities should contact their local District Office of the NYS Office of Adult Career and Continuing Education Services-Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR). Programs are also available for the vocational rehabilitation of former prisoners in some states. Check with your state’s vocational rehabilitation office.

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STATE UNEMPLOYMENT/ DISPLACED WORKER BENEFITS

Educational benefits for unemployed/displaced workers vary from state to state. Contact your state employment office or Department of Labor for information.

ZERO INTEREST PAYMENT PLANS

Students seeking further information about these programs should contact our Financial Aid Department at 516-520-400.