We’re so glad you’ve decided to change your life. You deserve this. You are worth it. You CAN do this … and we’re here to help!
Not only will we guide you through the easy enrollment process, but our career services team is also dedicated to finding each graduate a career in the beauty and wellness industry.
You’ve chosen a great industry; if you’ve always wanted to do this—it’s time to say yes!
#iChoseBellus
5-Step Enrollment Process
Step One
Meet with Admissions & Tour the School
- Call 888-990-7094 to make this appointment
- You’ll discuss academic and career goals to determine which program is best for you
- Get your questions answered and tour the school
Step Two
Meet with Financial Aid to establish funding options.
Step Three
Complete Admissions requirements, pay registration fee and sign Enrollment Agreement.
Step Four
Attend Orientation
Step Five
Celebrate! You’re ready to start school and change your life!
California Admission Requirements
Students desiring to enroll in Bellus Academy must have reached the age of majority (i.e., 18 in California), and must provide a high school diploma, or its equivalent (i.e., a GED or a certificate demonstrating that the student has passed a state-authorized examination that the state recognizes as the equivalent of a high school diploma), a transcript showing high school completion, or evidence of completion of home schooling that state law treats as a home or private school. Bellus Academy does not enroll students under training agreements.
Ability to Benefit (ATB)
This is only available for cash-paying students. Prospective students who are beyond the age of compulsory attendance in the state of California (18 years of age), have a minimum 10th grade education, and have the ability to benefit from the training may also qualify for admission to the academy.
Students who have previously taken an ATB test and who have been enrolled at an institution on that basis prior to July 1, 2012, remain eligible to receive Title IV funding.
Kansas Admission Requirements
Students desiring to enroll in Bellus Academy must be at least 16 years of age, and must provide a high school diploma, or its equivalent (i.e., a GED or a certificate demonstrating that the student has passed a state-authorized examination that the state recognizes as the equivalent of a high school diploma), a transcript showing high school completion, or evidence of completion of home schooling that state law treats as a home or private school. The State of Kansas does not recognize ATB eligibility. Bellus Academy does not enroll students under training agreements.
Students must have attained the age of 17 before applying to take the Kansas Cosmetology Examination. Upon acceptance into the academy, each student enrolled in cosmetology, esthetics or nail technology must have an Apprentice License issued by the Kansas Board of Cosmetology and must be free from infectious and contagious diseases.
Transferring Credits
All of our campuses offer credit for previous training, although transferability is at the complete discretion of the school and must meet guidelines with the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology or the Kansas Board of Cosmetology. Please submit your information via the Request Info form or call our Admissions department to discuss your options 888-990-7094.
