Accreditation
With an increasing number of educational institutes, accreditation has never been more important than it is today. Accreditation ensures that the beauty school you attend has a quality curriculum, faculty, financial management, and administration. Conversely, attending an unaccredited institution leaves you with non-transferable credits, an inability to receive federal financial aid, and a degree that is not respected by future employers. This section will explain what accreditation is, why it matters, and how you can be sure that your beauty school has this important stamp of approval.
The Council of Occupational Education
More broad in scope than the NACCAS, the Council of Occupational Education is another respected accrediting agencies that endorses beauty schools and cosmetology programs. Learn more about the COE's accrediting philosophy here.
>The Values, Standards, and Goals of the COE | More
National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts and Sciences
Recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, the NACCAS is one of the independent accrediting agencies that validates the quality of beauty school programs. Learn more about the organization in this helpful overview.
>Core Values of the NACCAS | More
What if a School Loses Accreditation?
Remember, your school's reputation should be an important part of your decision of where to study. This article explains the consequences a school must face if it were to lose its accreditation.
>Why Do Schools Lose Accreditation? | How Does This Affect Students? | More
What is Accreditation and Why Does it Matter?
Accreditation is one of the ways future employers and customers will evaluate the credibility of your training. Read this article on accreditation basics and make sure the beauty school you attend is legitimate.
>Steps in the Accreditation Process | Why Accreditation Matters | More