Adult Cosmetology Programs

Upon successful completion of the program the student will:
• Explain and apply safety and sanitation procedures necessary in the cosmetology profession.
• Communicate effectively to perform client consultations.
• Competently perform basic hair, nail and skin care services.
• Successfully apply knowledge and procedures to perform the MA Cosmetology Licensing Examination

Applicants will:
• Be 18 years or older as of the first class date (Birth certificate may be required).
• Include G.E.D./HiSet Certificate, Official High School Transcripts, High School Diploma, Home School Certificate, Official
College Transcript OR College Diploma.
• Complete and submit the Tri-County Postsecondary Application for admission available through the Adult Education office
or website.
• Students must have access to a laptop and a printer.
• Once accepted into the program to secure enrollment, all students must pay a registration fee of $200.
• In accordance with current state law, applicants must submit Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) release form.
The form will be provided by Tri-County for student consent. Students must provide a current Driver’s License or other
Government issued photo identification to be copied at the time of completion.
• Class size is limited to 15 students. Registrants are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Physical Exam & Immunizations

Current Physical Exam (Massachusetts School Heath Record and Certificate of Immunizations form to be completed by Physicians office). Tetanus booster every ten years, three doses of Hepatitis B vaccine, polio vaccine series, Measles, Mumps and rubella vaccines and one dose of Varivax or a history of Chicken Pox disease.

Prospective students are required to fill out an Admission Application and submit it to the Adult Education Office. Your application will be reviewed and you will receive written notice of acceptance into the program. Once accepted into the program to secure enrollment, all students must pay a registration fee of $200.

– Include GED Certificate or Hi-Set Certificate, Official High School Transcripts, High School Diploma, Official College Transcripts OR College Diploma

The application can be submitted in person, via email (Valorie@tri-county.us), Fax 508-528-3698 or via mail delivery.

Please mail completed applications to:

Tri-County RVTHS
Post-Secondary Education Registration
147 Pond Street
Franklin, MA 02038

Upon acceptance, a minimum initial payment must be made. The remaining tuition balance is due at the first day of school unless the student chooses to enroll in the monthly payment plan program. The kit fee is determined in August before classes start. Payment for the kit is due when classes begin. Students with tuition in arrears will not receive credit for the hours accrued.

Cosmetology
Tuition Payment Schedule and Options
(2023-2024)**

IN-DISTRICT TOWNS ARE AS FOLLOWS:

**Kit includes textbooks (Milady series), mannequins and cosmetology supplies including scissors, blow dryer, curling/straightening irons, combs, brushes, curlers, perm rods etc.

Valid proof of current (within the past 3 months) residency is required to confirm eligibility for in-district tuition. Proof of residency will be confirmed with two of the following: valid Massachusetts driver’s license, a signed lease agreement or mortgage statement, or a current employment pay stub.

Once class commences, In-District & Out of District Tuition cannot be changed
Tuition for all Tri-County Adult Education programs is subject to change for the upcoming school year.
There is a $20 fee for any returned checks.

Cabinet keys are issued to Cosmetology Day students. If keys are lost, the student will be responsible for the $20.00 replacement cost of the key set.

PREFFERED METHODS OF PAYMENT:
Bank/Certified check or Money Order payable to Tri-County RVTHS.
There will be a 3% fee for all credit card transactions

Mailing address is:
Tri-County RVTHS
147 Pond Street
Franklin, MA 02038
ATTN: Postsecondary Education

Once accepted into the program, to secure enrollment, all students must pay a $200 deposit fee. Please make payments payable to: Tri-County RVTHS

* There will be a $20.00 charge for all returned checks

Adult Education Offices Hours of Operation:

September 2022 – June 2023: Monday – Thursday, 8:00am – 7:00pm and Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm

FACTS Payment Plan
This payment program is available only to students enrolled in the Day and Evening Cosmetology program and Aesthetics program.

Tri-County has contracted FACTS to offer our postsecondary cosmetology and aesthetics students a payment plan option to help make tuition payment a little less stressful for themselves and their families. This payment plan offers two different monthly payment options — either automatic withdrawal from a bank account or automatic payment through a credit card. (Please note that there is an additional convenience fee charge for each credit card payment.) Students have the option of paying their tuition balance in full or of spreading the payments over either nine or ten months. Completing a simple online form is all it takes to enroll in this plan. There is a one-time $50 non-refundable enrollment fee for this service, and no additional interest is charged or fees assessed if payments are received on time.

Please note that students who have not paid the entire tuition balance on or before the first day of class must enroll in the FACTS program to set up a payment plan.

FACTS PAYMENT PLAN:
A monthly payment plan is available to students. A $50.00 registration fee is required. Monthly payments for the balance of tuition will be made by the 15th of each month. Late payment fees apply. If paying with a credit card, there is an additional 3% fee.

How to set up a Payment Plan:
www.tri-county.us

• Select – Adult Education
• Select – Post-Secondary Programs
• Select – FACTS Payment Plan information
• Select – Follow this link to enroll or monitor your account

Enrollment for the Payment Plan begins August 1. Please complete by August 25.

For more information about the FACTS Payment Plan at Tri-County please visit our Postsecondary Programs Page and look under “Additional Information”

Federal Financial Aid, in the form of Pell Grants, is available for this program. Tri-County encourages students to apply for Financial Aid through http://www.fafsa.gov/ using Tri-County’s school code of 041220. Tri-County does not provide access to student loans at this time. Please contact the Financial Aid Office for more information at 508-528-5400 x119 and x117.

FINANCIAL AID:
Pell Grant is the ONLY form of Financial Aid that Tri-County accepts. We encourage every student to apply although not all students will receive a grant. Application is made through FAFSA.gov using Tri-County’s school code of 041220. Eligibility is determined by FAFSA on each individual’s information. (Please do not confuse Pell Grants with Federal Financial Aid Loans). Pell Grants are awarded usually only to students who have not earned a Bachelor’s or professional degree. Tri-County does not accept any kind of Federal Loan. Priority deadline for filing your FAFSA is July 1.

ACCEPTED STUDENTS:
If you have any questions completing your FAFSA, please contact Director of Adult Education,
Bob Foley 508-528-5400 x: 119 foleyr@tri-county.us

For more information about Financial Aid at Tri-County please visit our Postsecondary Programs Page and look under “Additional Information”

Refunds are processed upon receipt of a written notice of withdrawal. Refunds are processed automatically, using the date that the written withdrawal notice is received, the amount of the refund is determined as follows:

100% of fee minus $100 withdrawal fee before the start date
60% of fee minus $100 withdrawal fee before the second class
40% of fee minus $100 withdrawal fee before the third class
There will be NO refunds after the third class

Credit card payments are generally refunded within 24-48 hours of receipt of withdrawal notice and receipt of credit card information. Refund processing for check and cash payments may take up to 6 weeks.

Students are enrolled and assigned to the Cosmetology program. Students will not be permitted to transfer to another program without just cause and written permission from the Director of Adult Education.

Transfer students from another institution will be accepted if space is available and with written approval from the Director of Adult Education. The transfer student must provide Tri-County with all the necessary documents including a Transfer of Hours Worksheet (MA Board of Cosmetology document) from the previous school attended. The student will be given a start date once all the necessary forms are received by the Adult Education office.

If a student of Tri-County requires hours to be transferred to another institution, the Director of Adult Education will provide and mail the Transfer of Hours Worksheet to said institution. As stated on the MA Board of Cosmetology document,” no hours will be transferred if the student has and owes money to the previous school.

Adult Cosmetology Gainful Employment Disclosure Click Here

This program will:

• Teach the necessary skills and techniques that make up a successful Aesthetician.
• Prepare students to successfully apply knowledge and procedures to perform the MA Aesthetics Licensing Examination.
• Adequately train students to be professionals and be able to find gainful employment in the field of skin care and aesthetics.

Upon successful completion of the program, the student will:

• Safely and accurately use all the equipment and products related to the industry.
• Demonstrate the most up-to-date methods and procedures.
• Apply good health and safety rules.
• Demonstrate appropriate communication skills.
• Practice an orderly performance of all tasks and skills, establishing methodical habits without sacrificing artistic skills.

Applicants will:
• Must be 18 years or older as of the first class date (Birth certificate may be required)
• Must have a G.E.D/HiSet Certificate, Official High School Transcripts, High School Diploma, Official College Transcript OR College Diploma
• Applications for admission are available through the Adult Education office or website.
• In accordance with current state law, applicants must submit Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) release form.
The form will be provided for student consent. Student’s must provide a current Driver’s License or other Government issued photo identification to be copied at the time of completion.
• Once accepted into the program to secure enrollment, all students must pay a registration fee of $200.
• Students are required to wear a uniform that consists of a black shirt, black pants and black closed shoes.
• Students must have access to a laptop and printer.

Current Physical Exam (Massachusetts School Heath Record and Certificate of Immunizations form to be completed by Physicians office). Tetanus booster every ten years, three doses of Hepatitis B vaccine, polio vaccine series, Measles, Mumps and rubella vaccines and one dose of Varivax or a history of Chicken Pox disease.

Prospective students are required to fill out an Admission Application and submit it to the Adult Education Office. Your application will be reviewed and you will receive written notice of acceptance into the program. Once accepted into the program to secure enrollment, all students must pay a registration fee of $200.

– Include GED Certificate or Hi-Set Certificate, Official High School Transcripts, High School Diploma, Official College Transcripts OR College Diploma

The application can be submitted in person, via email (valorie@tri-county.us), Fax 508-528-3698 or via mail delivery.

Please mail completed applications to:
Tri-County RVTHS
Post-Secondary Education Registration
147 Pond Street
Franklin, MA 02038

*Make Checks Payable to: “Tri-County RVTHS”
*Do NOT send cash through the mail

Aesthetics
Tuition Payment Schedule and Options
(2023-2024)**

Once accepted into the program to secure enrollment, all students must pay a registration fee of $200.

Tuition for all Tri-County Adult Education programs is subject to change for the upcoming school year.

There is a $20 fee for any returned checks.

PREFFERED METHODS OF PAYMENT:
Bank/Certified check or Money Order payable to Tri-County RVTHS.
There will be a 3% fee for all credit card transactions

Mailing address is:
Tri-County RVTHS
147 Pond Street
Franklin, MA 02038
ATTN: Postsecondary Education

Once accepted into the program, to secure enrollment, all students must pay a $200 deposit fee. Please make payments payable to: Tri-County RVTHS

* There will be a $20.00 charge for all returned checks

Adult Education Offices Hours of Operation:

September 2022 – June 2023: Monday – Thursday, 8:00am – 7:00pm and Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm

FACTS Payment Plan
This payment program is available only to students enrolled in the Day and Evening Cosmetology program and Aesthetics program.

Tri-County has contracted FACTS to offer our postsecondary cosmetology and aesthetics students a payment plan option to help make tuition payment a little less stressful for themselves and their families. This payment plan offers two different monthly payment options — either automatic withdrawal from a bank account or automatic payment through a credit card. (Please note that there is an additional convenience fee charge for each credit card payment.) Students have the option of paying their tuition balance in full or of spreading the payments over either nine or ten months. Completing a simple online form is all it takes to enroll in this plan. There is a one-time $50 non-refundable enrollment fee for this service, and no additional interest is charged or fees assessed if payments are received on time.

FACTS PAYMENT PLAN:
A monthly payment plan is available to students. A $50.00 registration fee is required. Monthly payments for the balance of tuition will be made by the 15th of each month. Late payment fees apply. If paying with a credit card, there is an additional 3% fee.

How to set up a Payment Plan:
www.tri-county.us

• Select – Adult Education
• Select – Post-Secondary Programs
• Select – FACTS Payment Plan information
• Select – Follow this link to enroll or monitor your account

Enrollment for the Payment Plan begins August 1. Please complete by August 25.

Please note that students who have not paid the entire tuition balance on or before the first day of class must enroll in the FACTS program to set up a payment plan.

For more information about the FACTS Payment Plan at Tri-County please visit our Postsecondary Programs Page and look under “Additional Information”

Financial Aid is currently not available for the Aesthetics Program.

Refunds are processed upon receipt of a written notice of withdrawal. Refunds are processed automatically. Using the date that the written withdrawal notice is received, the amount of the refund is determined as follows:

100% of fee minus $100.00 withdrawal fee before the first class
60% of fee minus $100.00 withdrawal fee after the first class
40% of fee minus $100.00 withdrawal fee after the second class
*There will be No refunds after the third class

Credit card payments are generally refunded within 24-48 hours of receipt of withdrawal notice and receipt of credit card information. Refund processing for check and cash payments may take up to 6 weeks.

Students are enrolled and assigned to the Aesthetics program. Students will not be permitted to transfer to another program without just cause and written permission from the Director of Adult Education.

Transfer students from another institution will be accepted if space is available and with written approval from the Director of Adult Education. The transfer student must provide Tri-County with all the necessary documents including a Transfer of Hours Worksheet (MA Board of Cosmetology document) from the previous school attended. The student will be given a start date once all the necessary forms are received by the Adult Education office.

If a student of Tri-County requires hours to be transferred to another institution, the Director of Adult Education will provide and mail the Transfer of Hours Worksheet to said institution. As stated on the MA Board of Cosmetology document,” no hours will be transferred if the student has and owes money to the previous school.