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Date of Publication : December 2019
OUR mission
Founded in 1978, the University of Spa & Cosmetology Arts (USCA) offers you
a state-of-the-art learning environment with fully equipped classrooms and
superior teachers. Our students learn in an atmosphere of professionalism and
graduate knowing they have been trained to meet the highest standards of
their profession. Over the years we have graduated more than 2,250 students.
Some of these students are working in Springfield and the surrounding areas;
others are working in places as far away as Canada and New Zealand.
The mission of USCA is to provide our students with the knowledge and
training necessary for their chosen program of cosmetology, classic barbering,
esthiology, nail technology or teaching. By learning in an atmosphere of
TABLE OF contents
professionalism and excellence, USCA students will build a foundation to
help prepare them for a successful and satisfying career. We also strive to
teach teamwork and respect as well as emphasize the need for continued
personal and professional growth in order to meet the highest standards of 04 Programs
their profession. 05 Cosmetology Program
07 Classic Barbering Program
09 Esthiology Program
10 Nail Technology Program
11 Teacher Training Programs
12 Facility & Equipment
13 Accreditation & Memberships, Enrollment Procedure, Student Activities
14 Admissions Requirements
16 Class Start Dates
17 School Schedules, School Holidays, Internships
18 Tuition, Tuition in Monthly Payment
19 Equal Opportunity, Financial Aid
20 Pell Grants, Scholarships, Student Loans
21 Title IV Return Policy, Access To Records, Counseling
22 Grading System
23 Attendance Policies
24 Books Used in Each Program
25 Graduation Requirements, Standards & School Policies
27 State & National Wages
28 Enrollment Agreement and contract Refund Policy
32 Veterans Policies
34 Owners & Staff
35 Salon Affiliation
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COSMETOLOGY
As a graduate in Cosmetology, you are prepared for a variety of careers including
hairstylist, hair colorist, salon manager, salon owner, esthetician, nail technician,
platform artist — all in an exciting and growing beauty industry!
Job growth in cosmetology is expected to rise at HAIRDRESSING Permanent Waving
a rate of 13% between 2012 and 2022 which could 475 clock hours Fundamentals of Perm Waving
lead to a greater demand for hairdressers, stylists, Haircutting Sectioning and Wrapping
barbers and cosmetologists over the next decade. Fundamentals of Haircutting Processing for Perm Waving
Blunt Cutting Fundamentals - Chem. Reforming
- United States Department of Labor
Graduation Cutting Sectioning and Processing
Combination Cutting Contemporary Wrap Techniques
Hairstyling Hair Coloring
Wet Setting Temporary Hair Color
PROGRAMS Blow Outs Semi-Permanent Hair Color
Thermal Styling Permanent Hair Color
All programs include Theory (classroom study and discussion), Practical Long Hair Styling Highlighting Techniques
(applying your knowledge by practicing your skills), and Clinic (working Ethnic Hair Design Dimensional Color
on clients in a salon-type setting to use your skills in a learning process). Corrective Hair Color
All USCA programs prepare students to take the required state licensing CHEMICALS & HAIR TREATMENTS
exam in order to be employed in their chosen field. 500 clock hours RELATED ELECTIVES
Shampoo and Conditioning 35 clock hours
COSMETOLOGY - Explore the latest styles and techniques of hair cutting and Scalp Treatments Seminars/Special Subjects
styling, skin care, make-up, nail care, hair color, perming, ethnic hair design,
as well as business management and building a clientele.
CLASSIC BARBERING – Learn the latest in men’s cuts including pompadours,
tapers, and fades. You will also learn color chemistry and grey coverage, shaving
techniques, skin care, business management, sterilization and sanitation.
ESTHIOLOGY - Along with skin care training that will include skin analysis,
treatment and facial techniques, you will learn the skillful and artistic
application of cosmetics, healthful and healing body treatments and
business practice knowledge.
NAIL TECHNOLOGY - Manicuring and pedicuring are just the beginning.
You will also learn nail care, application of a variety of artificial nail systems,
as well as basic nail art techniques and skills to help you develop a clientele
that will lead to a successful career.
TEACHER TRAINING - These courses are designed to prepare you to
effectively pass along your professional skills and knowledge to future
beauty professionals, with instruction in basic principles of teaching,
psychology, business experience and supervised teaching experiences.
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COSMETOLOGY
SANITATION & MANAGEMENT Skin Disorders
200 clock hours Introduction to Cosmetics
Personal and Public Hygiene Applying Various Cosmetics
Sanitation & Disinfection Product Knowledge
State Laws and Statutes
Obtaining & Maintaining Employment NAIL TECHNOLOGY
Building a Clientele 55 clock hours
Professional Relationships Fundamentals of Manicuring
Salon Retailing Fundamentals of Pedicuring
Business Management Manicuring Procedures
Government Relations Pedicuring Procedures
Application of Nail Enhancements
ESTHETICS
85 clock hours BASIC TRAINING
Skin Analysis 150 clock hours
Cleansing the Skin Tools & Their Uses
Anatomy Understanding Chemicals CLASSIC BARBERING
Facial Manipulations Hygiene & Sanitation
Rules & Laws With a Barber license, you can begin a career as a barber apprentice, barber,
or barbershop owner or manager. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics,
the number of barber jobs will grow by 14% through the year 2020, and once
you complete this Classic Barbering program, you’ll be ready!
GENERAL THEORY
Length OF THE COURSE 150 clock hours
Barber History
Full-time = 1,500 clock hours
Bacteriology
There is a limited contract time of
Infection Control
55 weeks. Students may graduate sooner
Implements, Tools, and Equipment
(but not sooner than eight months)
Anatomy and Physiology
by adding Saturdays.
Chemistry, Electricity, and Light Therapy
Part-time = 1,500 clock hours Properties, Disorders, and Treatment of the Hair, Skin, and Scalp
There is a limited contract time of Facial and Scalp Massage
110 weeks. At this time, no additional hours Shaving and Facial Hair Design
are available for the part-time schedule. Haircutting and Styling
Chemical Texture Services; Hair Color and Lightening
Barbershop Management; IL Law and Rules
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CLASSIC BARBERING
THEORY AND PRACTICAL APPLICATION
1,350 clock hours
Bacterial and Infection Control
Haircutting and Styling
Shaving and Facial Hair Design
Chemical Texture Services; Hair Coloring and Lightening
Facial and Scalp Massage; Electricity and Light Therapy
Barbershop Management; IL Law and Rules
Properties, Disorders, and Treatment of the Hair, Skin, and Scalp
Chemistry
Anatomy and Physiology
Implements, Tools, and Equipment
Barber History
Length OF THE COURSE
Length OF THE COURSE
Full-time = 750 clock hours
Fulltime = 1,500 hours There is a limited contract time of 27.5 weeks.
There is a limited contract time of 55 weeks.
Students may graduate sooner (but not sooner
than nine months) by adding Wednesdays.
ESTHIOLOGY
When you graduate from the Esthiology program, you are ready to begin your
career as a professional esthetician, make-up artist, salon or spa manager, salon
or spa owner, cosmetics company representative or platform artist.
BASIC TRAINING PRACTICES & PROCEDURES
75 clock hours 500 clock hours
History of Skin Care Non-Therapeutic Massage
Personal Hygiene Nutrition & Health of the Skin
Professional Ethics Skin Analysis
Sanitation & Disinfection Cleansing the Skin
Intro to Skin Analysis Mask Therapy & Facial Treatments
Facial Treatments w/o Machines
SCIENTIFIC CONCEPTS Facial Treatments w/Machines
150 clock hours Electricity, Machines & Apparatus
Cells, Metabolism, Systems Hair Removal
Bacteriology Professional Make-up Techniques
Physiology Product Knowledge for Esthetics
Human Anatomy
Chemistry BUSINESS PRACTICES
Disorders of the Skin 25 clock hours
Special Esthetics Procedures Illinois Law & Rules of the Act
OSHA Standards
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Length OF THE COURSE
Full-time = 500 hours
Contract Time = 18 weeks & 5 days
Part-time = 500 hours
Contract Time = 37 weeks & 3 days
Full-time = 1000 hours
Contract Time = 37 weeks & 3 days
Part-time = 1000 hours
nail TECHNOLOGY Contract Time = 73 weeks & 5 days
As a licensed Nail Technician, you are licensed and prepared for a
career as a salon nail technician, manicurist, pedicurist, sculptured
nail artist, salon owner or manager, or platform artist nail specialist.
TEACHER training PROGRAMS
GENERAL THEORY BUSINESS PRACTICES As a Teacher, you are licensed not only in your original area of
50 clock hours 30 clock hours licensure, but you are also licensed to work as a Teacher in your
History of Nail Care Illinois Law, Nail Tech Rules area of qualification. Your other career choices include salon
Personal Hygiene OSHA Standards manager or owner, or school manager or owner.
Professional Ethics Workers Comp Act
Sanitation & Disinfection RELATED CONCEPTS TEACHER TRAINING
Bacteriology 15 clock hours 500 clock hours
Disorders of the Nail Cells, Metabolism, Body Systems Educational Psychology = 20
OSHA-SDS Theory of Massage Teaching Methods = 20
Chemicals & Their Uses People Skills Application of Teaching Methods = 150
Technical Application of Business Methods = 50
Chemicals PRACTICES & PROCEDURES Supervised Student Teaching = 260
255 clock hours
Fabric Wraps – Silk, Linen, TEACHER TRAINING*
Fiberglass 1000 clock hours
Length OF THE COURSE Sculpturing Procedures & types Post-Graduate Teacher Training = 500*
Cured Gel Procedures *plus the subjects listed in the 500 hr. course
Full-time = 350 hours Manicures
There is a limited contract time of 13 weeks Pedicures Admission requirements for the Teacher Training courses are the
and 1 day. At this time, no additional hours Hand, Arm & Foot Massage same as for other USCA programs, except a valid Illinois license in
are available for the full-time schedule. Product Knowledge for Nails your original area of licensure is required. For transfer students into
Basic Nail Art the Teacher Training programs, no credit for hours is given.
Part-time = 350 hours
There is a limited contract time of 26 weeks
and 3 days. At this time, no additional hours
are available forthe part-time schedule.
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FACILITY & equipment accreditation & MEMBERSHIPS
USCA is located in a facility that was designed to promote learning and USCA is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career
practice of professional skills, in Springfield’s very busy west side, near Arts and Sciences (NACCAS), a nationally recognized agency for private
Veterans Parkway and Wabash Avenue. Our students have the advantage cosmetology schools. NACCAS is located at 3015 Colvin St., Alexandria VA
of spacious, professionally designed clinic areas and quiet classrooms, 22314 (phone 703-600-7600).
with the latest equipment for all areas of study.
USCA is approved by the Department of Education for participation in
The student equipment and textbooks are up-to-date, and provide federal Title IV student financial aid programs, including Pell Grant and
the student with everything they will need for their course of study. William D. Ford Direct Loans.
The usual class size averages 22 students per teacher. Free parking
is provided for students and clients. USCA is licensed by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation to
operate as a cosmetology school offering cosmetology, classic barbering,
USCA is equipped with surveillance equipment to protect the personal esthiology and nail education. This license was first issued in 1931 and was
property belonging to USCA. It is not a monitoring device for a student’s transferred to the present owners in 1978. The Illinois Dept. of Professional
personal property. Requests to review video tapes will be honored to aid in Regulation is located at 320 W. Washington, Springfield, IL 62786
police investigations or a required court subpoena. (phone 217-785-0820) and also in Chicago.
USCA is a member of the Illinois Association of Cosmetology Schools
(IACS), the American Association of Cosmetology Schools (AACS), the
International Chain Salon Association (ICSA) and the Greater Springfield
Chamber of Commerce.
ENROLLMENT procedures
Are you ready to begin? If you are interested in enrolling or in visiting the
school before you make your decision, you should call and arrange a visit.
An interview with the school’s admissions and financial aid counselor is
recommended. You can submit your enrollment application through our
website, www.uscart.com. You will be contacted so a visit can be arranged.
student ACTIVITIES
Student activities include social events, charity fundraisers,
community involvement, field trips and guest artists. USCA celebrates
Constitution Day on or near September 17 of each year. For more
information visit www.constitutionday.com.
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Employment of manicurists and pedicurists
is expected to grow at a rate of 16% through
2022, which is faster than average for all
occupations in the United States.
- United States Department of Labor
ADMISSION requirements
The school’s programs are open to program, an applicant for enrollment program. Any student, who wishes to
graduates of high school or holders of must have a completed official transcript return after withdrawal from classes,
a GED or completers of homeschooling of hours and grades from their previous should begin by contacting the Director
at the secondary level as defined by school(s). Acceptance of Cosmetology of Admissions & Financial Aid to request
state law and can provide a secondary or Classic Barbering transfer hours re-admission. This applies to all courses.
school completion credential. The are made on an individual basis, and Re-admission of students who have
school does not accept Ability to Benefit transfer hours, if accepted are limited dropped will be on a space available
students at this time. All foreign high to 600 clock hours for Cosmetology and basis, with priority given to new
school diplomas must be translated, 500 clock hours for Classic Barbering. students rather than returning
by a third party servicer, and verified However, a licensed Cosmetologist may students. Re-admittance for withdrawn
that the diploma is the academic transfer in 1,000 clock hours for the students from the University of Spa
equivalent to a US high school diploma. Classic Barbering program; a licensed & Cosmetology Arts will require the
Transfer students must also meet these Barber may transfer in 1,000 clock hours completion of a new enrollment
requirements. Cosmetology and Classic for the Cosmetology program; a licensed application, the signing of a new
Barbering are the only programs in Nail technician may transfer 55 clock enrollment agreement and a personal
which transfer hours are accepted. In hours for the Cosmetology program interview with the Director of
order to have transfer hours considered and a licensed Esthetician may transfer Admissions & Financial Aid.
for the Cosmetology or Classic Barbering 85 clock hours for the Cosmetology
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CLASS start DATES* SCHOOL schedules
USCA START DATES FOR NEW CLASSES FULL-TIME (Days) PART-TIME (Evenings, Saturday)
30 clock hours per week 15 clock hours per week
2020 2021
Cosmetology & Teacher Training Courses Tuesday & Thursday
JANUARY 21 (22) 2020 JANUARY 26 (27) 2021 Tuesday – Friday 5:30pm – 9:30pm
MARCH 3 (4) 2020 MARCH 9 (10) 2021 8:30am – 4:30pm Saturdays (required)
APRIL 21 (22) 2020 APRIL 20 (21) 2021 Saturdays (optional) 8:30am – 4pm
JUNE 9 (10) 2020 JUNE 8 (9) 2021 8:30am – 4pm
Esthiology & Nail Technology Courses BARBER SCHEDULE
JULY 28 (29) 2020 JULY 27 (28) 2021
Wednesday – Friday Monday 8am – 4pm
SEPTEMBER 15 (16) 2020 SEPTEMBER 14 (15) 2021
8:30am – 4:30pm Tuesday – Thursday 3pm – 8pm
OCTOBER 27 (28) 2020 OCTOBER 26 (27) 2021 Saturdays (required) Saturday 8am – 4pm
DECEMBER 8 (9) 2020 DECEMBER 7 (8) 2021 8:00am - 4:00pm
*Dates in parentheses represent class start dates for Full Time Esthiology and Full Time Nail Technology.
CLASSIC BARBERING START DATES FOR NEW CLASSES
school HOLIDAYS
2020 2021 The following holidays are observed, with the school being closed for the day. Additional
JANUARY 20 2020 JANUARY 25 2021 dates may be added to facilitate scheduling when a holiday falls near a weekend.
MARCH 2 2020 MARCH 8 2021 • New Year’s Day • Memorial Day • Fourth of July
APRIL 20 2020 APRIL 19 2021 • Labor Day • Thanksgiving Day • Christmas Day
JUNE 8 2020 JUNE 7 2021
JULY 27 2020 JULY 26 2021 INTERNSHIPS
SEPTEMBER 14 2020 SEPTEMBER 13 2021
OCTOBER 26 2020 OCTOBER 25 2021 In 1997, the State of Illinois approved internship hours for cosmetology students.
DECEMBER 7 2020 DECEMBER 6 2021 A student may obtain up to 10% of their program hours (150 for cosmetology, 150 for
classic barbering, 75 for esthiology, 35 for nails), by training under a licensed sponsor
in an approved salon. The student, sponsor, and sponsor’s salon must meet certain
standards in order to participate in the program.
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TUITION NAIL TECHNOLOGY
Registration Fee $ 100
Prices are effective January 2015
Student Equipment and Books $ 475
COSMETOLOGY Tuition, 350 clock hours $ 3,675
Registration Fee $ 100 Total Tuition and Fees $ 4,250
Student Equipment and Books $ 900
Tuition, 1500 clock hours $ 17,000 TEACHER TRAINING (500 clock hours)
Total Tuition and Fees $ 18,000 Registration Fee $ 100
Book $ 150
CLASSIC BARBERING Tuition $ 1,850
Registration fee $ 100 Total Tuition and Fees $ 2,100
Student Equipment and Books $ 900
Tuition, 1,500 clock hours $ 11,000 TEACHER TRAINING (1000 clock hours)
Total Tuition and Fees $ 12,000 Registration Fee $ 100
Book $ 150
ESTHIOLOGY Tuition $ 2,825
Registration Fee $ 100 Total Tuition and Fees $ 3,075
Student Equipment and Books $ 725
Tuition, 750 clock hours $ 8,775
Total Tuition and Fees $ 9,600
EQUAL opportunity STATEMENT
USCA does not discriminate on the basis of color, race, creed, age, religion,
sex, or ethnic origin in any admissions, grading, placement, or hiring practice.
USCA does not recruit students currently attending or admitted to another
school offering a similar program of study.
TUITION IN monthly PAYMENTS
Prices are effective January 2015 FINANCIAL aid
COSMETOLOGY NAIL TECHNOLOGY THE APPLICATION PROCESS
FT - 1st pmt $2,600; FT - 1st pmt $1,550; Financial aid is available for those who qualify. Eligibility for federal financial
11 pmts at $1,400 / month 3 pmts at $900 / month aid depends on many things, including income, family size, and cost of
PT - 1st pmt $2,600; PT - 1st pmt $1,550; education. Since no two students have exactly the same situation, we
22 pmts at $700 / month 6 pmts at $450 / month encourage you to call or visit with any questions you have, and to let us assist
you in preparing your FAFSA (Free Application For Federal Student Aid). All
CLASSIC BARBERING TEACHER TRAINING information given for financial aid is confidential. You will be asked to provide
FT – 1st pmt $2,100 500 HOURS: 1st pmt $525; the past year’s tax return, for yourself (if you are independent), yourself &
11 pmts at $900/month 3 pmts at $525 / month spouse (if married), or yourself & parents (if you are a dependent student).
1000 HOURS: 1st pmt $615;
ESTHIOLOGY 4 pmts at $615 / month The financial aid office is open weekdays from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm,
FT - 1st pmt $2,250; and at other times by appointment. The Director of Financial Aid is
6 pmts at $1,225 / month Amy Pruitt (phone 217-753-8990).
18 19TITLE IV RETURN policy
PELL g ra nts A new regulation effective in October 2000 requires federal Title IV funds (grants as well
as loans) to be returned by the school and the student if the student drops from their
Based on financial need and cost of program of study. The school is required to determine the amount of return due according
education, the Pell Grant is an award used to the federal guidelines. In many cases, this will leave the student with a balance due to
for educational purposes, and is not repaid the school that is not covered by federal funds because they have been returned to the
if the student completes their program. Department of Education.
access TO RECORDS
Students have the right to see any information in their file during regular school hours,
by making an appointment with the Director of Admissions and Financial Aid. This right
applies to parents per FERPA guidelines. Graduates must submit a written request for
an appointment with the Director of Admissions and Financial Aid. Information from a
SCHOLARSHIPS student’s file will only be released upon written authorization from the student, or to
parents per FERPA guidelines, or when the request is for legal or accreditation purposes.
USCA offers an Ace Grant Scholarship toward tuition for any student who enrolls on the All transcript requests must be made in writing. Students may not receive a transcript
recommendation of a USCA student or licensed beauty professional. The scholarship is if they have a tuition or fees balance due to the school. We do not publish any student
conditional upon successful graduation from USCA, and is applied to the students final directory information.
balance of tuition, and is only available for the cosmetology program (up to $600), the
esthiology program (up to $400), and the nail technology program (up to $200), and the
classic barbering program (up to $500). The student is required to have their sponsor COUNSELING
complete an Ace Grant evaluation form which is available at the Admissions Office.
Although we cannot guarantee placement as an incentive for a student to enroll, USCA
STUDENT loans
offers placement assistance to its students. We maintain records, and post notices, for
area salons looking for qualified stylists and technicians, and we will work toward placing
graduates in the salon they prefer. Salon owners and managers are regularly scheduled to
Direct Subsidized Loans are loans made to undergraduate students for educational make presentations to our students, to demonstrate skills and speak about their salon’s
purposes, up to a limit of $3,500 for first year students and $4,500 for second year career opportunities. Career counseling, as well as academic and individual counseling,
students, and are subject to the student’s eligibility. Interest is paid by the government is available to students. Students who would like accommodations are responsible for
while the student is enrolled at least halftime; payments begin six months after the self-identification to the school Director of Operations. Students are responsible for
student graduates or stops attending at least half-time. obtaining special needs documentation from a professional who is qualified to assess
their particular disability. The cost of the evaluation must be assumed by the student,
Direct Unsubsidized Loans are loans made to students for educational purposes. Interest not the post-secondary institution. Students at a post-secondary school are responsible
is an expense to the student, but payment of interest may be deferred until the student for their own success. As reported in our most recent accreditation annual report, out of
leaves school. Payments begin six months after the student graduates or stops attending 151 students scheduled to graduate in 2018, 100 graduated within 150% of the scheduled
at least half-time. course time, or 66%. Out of the 151 students scheduled to graduate in 2018, 51 students
did not complete the program. A four-year average graduation rate for all USCA programs,
PLUS Loans (Parent Loans to Undergraduate Students) are loans made to the parents 2015-2018 is 65%. Out of 99 graduates who took the exam in 2018, 95 passed, or 96%. A
of a dependent student for educational purposes; financial need is based on the cost of four-year average for 2015-2018, for all USCA programs, was 97%. Out of 100 graduates in
education and other available aid for the family. Repayment begins immediately following 2018, 80 responded to surveys that they had found a job in their field, or 80%. Others did
the release to the school of the second half of the student loan (usually four to five not respond to the survey. A four-year average for 2015-2018, is 79%.
months into the student’s program); payments are usually around $50 - $100 per month.
20 21ATTENDANCE policies
1. Absences or tardies should be called into the admissions office at least 30 minutes
before your regular clock in time.
2. Students must clock in at the beginning and end of each school day. Students who
do not clock in when they first arrive will only get credit from the time when they
actually clock in. Students who leave and don’t clock out will only get credit up
to their last scan. Students are required to clock in and out for their lunch break.
Failure to clock out as well as in for lunch will result in a penalty of ten tasks and
deduction of one clock hour for the day. Failure to either clock out or in for lunch
will result in deduction of one clock hour for the day.
3. Students should be in attendance until their scheduled leave time. If a student
needs to leave early, he/she must tell a teacher before 10:00am. Students may not
leave if they are assigned a client or assigned duty, unless they have a Doctor’s
excuse or special permission from the Director. No students are allowed to leave
once sanitation is posted. Violations will result in extra tasks.
4. Medical leave of absence must be accompanied by a doctor’s note, and must state
the expected start/end date.
5. Students who falsify time records will be suspended or expelled.
6. Students who are absent without notice to the business office for a period
of two weeks will be subject to being dropped from school. Re-instatement or
re-enrollment under this circumstance will be subject to the school’s policy
on re-enrollment.
7. Students are allowed a grace period of absences (funerals, bereavement, sick,
family emergency, weddings, etc.) equal to a maximum of 10% of the enrollment
GRADING system
period. For example, the Cosmetology program is 1500 hours in length. If a student
misses more than 150 hours, the student is considered to be over contract and will
incur a charge of $200 a week for full time students or $100 for part time students
The grading system is based on an A-B-C-D-F system. A score of 93-100% is an A; 86-92% for every additional week after their contract end date. Excessive absences may
is a B; 77-85% is a C; 70-76% is a D; below 70% is an F. Theory grades are determined by result in suspension or termination.
averaging test results; Practical grades are determined by the number of clinic and practical
tasks completed correctly in accordance with criteria set forth by the school, proportional to
the number of weeks of attendance scheduled or number of hours earned. The passing grade
for the final exam is 85%. Progress reports are maintained by the school and are reported to
the students at regular intervals. A statement of hours earned is updated for each student at
the end of each month.
22 23graduation REQUIREMENTS
Students are eligible for the State Licensing
All of the major personal appearance occupations are projected to Exam for their chosen profession
post job growth stronger than the overall economy between 2008 (cosmetologist, classic barbering, esthetician,
and 2018. The number of skin care specialist jobs is projected nail tech, or teacher) after completion of: all
to jump 51%, while hairdresser, hairstylist and cosmetologist required hours in the course, as described in
positions are expected to increase by 31%. the curriculum listings in this catalog; all
- Professional Beauty Association required clinic/practical tasks as described
in the curriculum; a passing grade of
85% or better on the school’s final
theory and practical exams; a minimum
cumulative grade point average of
70% on all theory tests. Also, all
tuition and fees must be paid,
including any overtime charges.
Upon graduation, the student will
receive a diploma.
textbooks USED IN EACH PROGRAM STANDARDS & SCHOOL policies
COSMETOLOGY 1. Students must dress according to they actually clock in. Students who leave
MindTap Beauty and Wellness for Standard Cosmetology Online Access the Dress Code outlined in the and don’t clock out will only get credit up
ISBN: 9781305632011, List price: $257.95
Orientation Manual. to their last scan. Students are required
CLASSIC BARBERING to clock in and out for their lunch break.
Milady’s Standard Professional Barbering 6th Edition 2. Each student will receive a student Failure to clock out as well as in for lunch
ISBN: 9781305100558, List price: $149.95 I.D. badge after 4 weeks of attendance. will result in a penalty of ten tasks and
Replacement badges cost $10. deduction of one clock hour for the day.
ESTHIOLOGY
Failure to either clock out or in for lunch
Milady Standard Foundations with Standard Esthetics:
Fundamentals, 12th Edition 3. Students must have professional looking will result in deduction of one clock hour
ISBN: 9780357263792, List price: $163.95 hair, make-up and nails finished before for the day.
arriving and clocking in each day.
NAIL TECHNOLOGY Students should be odor-free, with the 6. Students should be in attendance until
Milady’s Standard Nail Technology 7th Edition exception of light perfume. their scheduled leave time. If a student
ISBN: 9781285080475, List price: $136.95
needs to leave early, he/she must tell a
TEACHER TRAINING 4. Absences or tardies should be called into teacher before 10:00am. Students may
Milady’s Master Educator, 3rd Edition the admissions office at least 30 minutes not leave if they are assigned a client or
ISBN: 9781133693697, List price: $176.95 before your regular clock in time. assigned duty, unless they have a Doctor’s
excuse or special permission from the
Any student receiving federal Pell Grant may opt out of the normal way the school
provides for the student to purchase books and supplies by the 7th day of class. This 5. Students must clock in at the beginning Director. No students are allowed to leave
student would then purchase identical books and supplies at their own cost. Please and end of each school day. Students once sanitation is posted. Violations will
inform Admissions if you would like to purchase your own books and supplies. who do not clock in when they first arrive result in extra tasks.
will only get credit from the time when
24 2517. Any student who refuses a service or 21. Students are not permitted to have
is away from the school when a client purses or bags up at the front desk.
arrives, or changes an appointment Students may not loiter or stand in the
without permission from a teacher, will be reception area or behind the front desk
dismissed for the day and suspended for at any time, unless they are assigned to
the next school day. In lieu of the next day the front desk that day.
suspension, 10 extra tasks may be given.
22. The use of electronic cigarettes is not
18. All work on students is to be done under permitted in the building. Smoking is
7. Medical leave of absence must be 13. Students must mentally and physically the supervision of a teacher within the permitted in the assigned smoking area
accompanied by a doctor’s note, and participate in all classes, lectures, classroom setting. by the pond.
must state the expected start/end date. demonstrations and practice sessions,
and are expected to maintain a sober 19. Students must sanitize their work area 23. Students are not permitted to use the
8. Students who falsify time records will be state of mind without the use of alcohol and remove hair immediately after each intercom at any time, unless they are
suspended or expelled. or non-prescription drugs. service. Assigned sanitation must be assigned front desk duty. Students may
completed each night before leaving. only use the intercom system when
9. Students may only use cell phones on 14. Students must complete all required Not doing sanitation or signing another paging another student for his/her client.
scheduled breaks/lunch and only in tasks, assignments and tests. To student’s sanitation off that was not Violations may result in suspension for
break areas. You may not leave class accommodate students, make up done will result in a penalty of five the rest of day and following day.
or clinic floor to answer a call. Phones test days are scheduled. Students extra tasks the first offense and 10
must be on vibrate; ring tones are not must complete make up work at this extra tasks thereafter. 24. Any violation of these rules or policies
allowed. For each violation after the scheduled time. Making up time can be can lead to extra tasks, counseling,
first one, a penalty of one task will be completed on the program’s optional day. 20. All graduation requirements must be probation, written warnings, suspension,
added to a student’s task card. For completed by the time application for or expulsion.
emergency purposes, you may give out 15. Every student must treat clients, teachers Boards is sent.
the Admissions office phone number, & students with respect and courtesy at
753-8990. all times. Negative attitudes/disrespectful
10. No weapons of any kind are allowed in
communication can result in being
suspended for the day and a penalty
STATE & NATIONAL wages
the school. Students found with weapons of ten tasks. Repeated occurrences The U.S. Department of Labor provides current (2018) job information at
in the building or grounds will be can result in expulsion. Physical www.careerinfonet.org. This website includes information by job position to include
suspended or expelled. confrontations can result in immediate state & national wages, occupation profiles/descriptions, state & national trends,
expulsion for all involved. knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for each position. As reported by the US Dept. of
11. Food and drinks are permitted only in Labor, state & national median wages for cosmetology related positions are as follows:
the student break room or in student 16. Any physical contact by a student to
classrooms when authorized by a teacher. another student or staff that results State Median National Median
Job Position / SOC Code Hourly/Yearly Wage Hourly/Yearly Wage
Students must clean up after themselves. in a complaint being filed with school
management will be grounds for Cosmetologists (Hairdressers) / $11.66 / $24,250 $11.89 / $24,730
39-5012
12. Students are responsible for their own suspension from school for one week.
equipment and personal property. A repeat of a similar incident, or any Barber / 39-5011 $20.78 / $43,220 $13.44 / $27,960
Students who misuse or steal school retaliation or intimidation will result Estheticians (Skin Care Specialist) / $11.80 / $24,550 $15.05 / $31,290
or a fellow classmate’s property will be in expulsion. This rule is a part of the 39-5094
suspended or expelled. school’s Sexual Harassment Policy. Manicurists / Pedicurists / 39-5092 $10.89 / $22,650 $11.70 / $24,330
Instructors (Vocational Education) / $23.71 / $49,320 $25.54 / $53,120
25-1194
26 27enrollment AGREEMENT AND
CONTRACT REFUND POLICY
Payments that are late are subject to a 3. If additional time is required beyond
$25.00 late fee. Student understands the specified term of this agreement, the
they are responsible for tuition & fees if student will be charged $200 per week
eligibility changes for grants, loans (full-time) or $100 per week (part-time),
or scholarships. for any week, or portion thereof, payable
weekly or monthly in advance.
USCA (University of Spa & Cosmetology
Arts) hereby sells, and the undersigned 4. Upon successful completion of the
student purchases, subject to the course, students are advised that the
terms & conditions set herein, a course school is prohibited from guaranteeing
consisting of classroom training and placement; however, USCA provides
practical training. The total tuition and placement assistance and guidance at
fees include the equipment and books any time during or following enrollment
required of the student as listed in the and graduation.
current student catalog. The course of
instruction is intended to qualify the ANY HOLDER OF THIS CREDIT CONTRACT
student for the Illinois State Licensing IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE CLAIMS AND 5. As reported in our most recent 7. REFUND AND SETTLEMENT POLICY:
exam in the profession they have chosen. DEFENSES WHICH THE DEBTOR COULD accreditation annual report, out of 151 A. If a student (or in the case of a minor,
Upon satisfactory completion of the course, ASSERT AGAINST THE SELLER OF GOODS students scheduled to graduate in his/her parent or guardian) cancels his/her
the student will receive a diploma from the OR SERVICES OBTAINED PURSUANT 2018, 100 graduated within 150% of the enrollment and demands his/her money
University of Spa & Cosmetology Arts. HERETO OR WITH THE PROCEEDS HEREOF. scheduled course time, or 66%. Out of back in writing within five business days of
RECOVERY HEREUNDER BY THE DEBTOR the 151 students scheduled to graduate signing the enrollment agreement whether
1. Student agrees to attend classes SHALL NOT EXCEED AMOUNTS PAID BY in 2018, 51 students did not complete the or not training has begun, all money paid
regularly as scheduled, and to prepare all THE DEBTOR HEREUNDER. This is a legally program. A four-year average graduation will be refunded. The cancellation date
lessons and perform all duties related to binding agreement when signed by the rate for all USCA programs, 2015-2018 is will be determined by the postmark on
their course of instruction, and to abide by student and accepted by the school. 65%. Out of 99 graduates who took the written notification, or the date said notice
the rules and regulations of the school. exam in 2018, 95 passed, or 96%. A four- is delivered to the school administrator/
BUYERS RIGHT TO CANCEL: You have the year average for 2015-2018, for all USCA owner. An applicant who is not accepted for
2. Graduation requirements: Students are right to cancel this enrollment agreement programs, was 97%. Out of 100 graduates enrollment shall be entitled to a refund of
eligible for the State Licensing Exam for until midnight of the fifth business day in 2018, 80 responded to surveys that all monies paid.
their chosen profession (cosmetologist, of signing by delivering notice in writing they had found a job in their field, or 80%.
classic barbering, esthetician, nail tech, to the administrator/owner of the school; Others did not respond to the survey. A B. If a student cancels enrollment after five
or teacher) after completion of: all the if notice is not given prior to signing, the four-year average for 2015-2018, is 79%. business days after signing, but prior to the
required hours in the course, as described student then has ten days to cancel and beginning of class, he/she shall be entitled
in the curriculum listings in the catalog; all receive a refund of all monies paid. 6. An internship program is offered to to a refund of all money paid, less the
required clinic/practical tasks as described students who meet the requirements registration fee in the amount of $100. If a
in the curriculum, a passing grade of 85% Complaints against this school may be of the school and the state regulations. student cancels enrollment after five business
or better on the school‘s final theory and registered with the Illinois Department of Intern hours may count for up to 10% of days of signing, but prior to the completion
practical exams; a minimum cumulative Financial and Professional Regulation a students program hours. Internship only of the first day of class, he/she shall be
grade point average of 70% on all theory CHICAGO: SPRINGFIELD: applies to cosmetology, classic barbering, entitled to a refund of all money paid less the
tests. Also, all tuition and fees must be 100 W. Randolph St. 320 W. Washington esthiology and nails. registration fee and the cost of books and
paid, including overtime charges. Upon Chicago, IL 60601 Springfield, IL 62786 equipment that have been provided.
graduation, student will receive a diploma. 1-312-917-4570 1-217-785-0877
28 29I. The school will mail a written 9. A transcript of hours for a student who
acknowledgement of a student’s cancellation has terminated will only be released if the
or written withdrawal to the student within student has paid an amount equal to earned
15 calendar days of the date of notification. tuition and fees, as calculated pursuant to
the terms in section 7 of this agreement. A
J. If a school is permanently closed and is transcript of hours will not be released for
no longer offering instruction after a student any student who owes tuition and fees to
has enrolled, the student shall be entitled to the school. All student equipment and books
a pro-rata refund of tuition, fees, and other remain the property of the school until the
charges. Students may complete the course earned tuition and fees have been paid. A
through a pre-arranged teach out agreement student who withdraws from or drops out
with another institution, the school will not of a school, by written notice of cancellation
C. If a student cancels enrollment in writing after the first day of class attendance, but prior or otherwise, shall not be entitled to any
cover the difference in fees. The school will
to completing 5% of the course, the school shall retain or receive: the registration fee, the transcript of completed hours following the
provide a student with an official transcript.
cost of books and equipment which have been provided, and an amount not to exceed 10% expiration of the 7-year period that began
If a course is cancelled subsequent to a
of tuition or $300.00, whichever is less. on the student’s first day of attendance at
student’s enrollment the school shall provide
a full refund of all money paid. If a school the school. A $2 fee will be charged for each
D. Refund schedule for refunds after student has attended classes (not including transcript after the first free transcript that
cancels a course and/or program and
registration fee and cost of books and equipment): the school is required to provide.
ceases to offer instruction after students
Percentage of attendance time Amount of tuition school have enrolled and instruction has begun,
to total time of course shall retain or receive the student shall be entitled to a pro-rata 10. The student’s rights under this contract
0.01% to 4.9% 10% retained/received refund of tuition, fees, and other charges. may not be assigned to any other person.
5% to 9.9% 30% retained/received Students may complete the program through It is clearly understood that the school
10% to 14.9% 40% retained/received a pre-arranged teach out agreement with may assign or sell its rights and payments
15% to 24.9% 45% retained/received another institution, the school will not cover under this contract; such assignments
25% to 49.9% 70% retained/received the difference in fees. The school will provide however, will not relieve the school of any
50% or more 100% retained/received a student with an official transcript. The responsibilities under this agreement.
school may make refunds which exceed those
E. Attendance time is defined as the G. If a student terminates, the equipment required by the statute 225 ILCS 410/3B-13. 11. This institution practices no
scheduled hours between the actual starting and books are the property of the student, discrimination in its admission, grading,
date and the date of the student’s last day provided said kits and books have been K. If a student is using Federal Title IV graduation, hiring, or placement policies on
of physical attendance in the school. paid for prior to termination. Amount of program funds for tuition, student is advised the basis of race, religion, sex, creed, ethnic
tuition & fees retained is applied first to that regulations may require a portion of any origin, age or color.
F. Refunds to students who terminate tuition, and last to kits and books. The grant or loan money used to be returned if
will be made within thirty days of formal cost of equipment and books are itemized a student drops from school; this may cause 12. This contract embodies the whole
cancellation by the student, as defined in separately in the enrollment agreement and the student to be responsible for tuition that agreement between the parties, and the
section 7A, or formal termination by the school catalog, and are not included in the the school has earned, which has not been purchaser agrees that no representation,
school. Formal termination by the school refund calculation above (except as provided paid or retained from Title IV funds. warranty, or guaranty has been made to him
shall occur no more than thirty days from in section 7A). which is not expressly set forth herein. If
the last day of physical attendance, or, in 8. Students may be suspended or expelled any part of provision hereof in contrary to
the case of a leave of absence, the earlier of H. A student’s cancellation or written for violation of the rules and regulations of the provisions of law in any state where this
the specified date of return, or the date the withdrawal must be given to the Director the school. Unofficial withdrawals will be contract is executed, the remaining provisions
student notifies the school that they will not of Admissions & Financial Aid. determined by the institution by monitoring shall be binding and effective nevertheless.
be returning. attendance every three weeks.
30 31VETERANS policies STATEMENT ON ATTENDANCE FOR VA CERTIFICATION
The University of Spa & Cosmetology Arts will certify a veteran’s enrollment in an
Several programs at University of Spa & Cosmetology Arts are approved for federal approved program to the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (USDVA). This
veteran’s educational benefits in Illinois. These approvals require by federal law and certification, in part, requires the University of Spa & Cosmetology Arts to report to the
regulations that veterans be fully informed of the school’s policies and practices in order USDVA the amount of clock hours per week a veteran will be in attendance. If a veteran
that they can successfully complete the program of education they pursue. This Veterans fails to attend the certified amount of hours per week and this failure results in a change
Addendum does not replace, but supplements, the program catalog. Conflicts between the of pursuit as defined by the USDVA, the University of Spa & Cosmetology Arts must report
Veterans Addendum and the catalog should be reported to the school. this issue to the USDVA. This report may result in a lesser monthly payment from the
USDVA to the veteran and possible overpayments from the USDVA to the veteran and the
SATISFACTORY PROGRESS POLICY FOR VETERANS University of Spa & Cosmetology Arts. The University of Spa & Cosmetology Arts strongly
The Satisfactory Progress Policy found in the Student Orientation Book and Catalog applies advises veterans to pursue their training as specified in the Enrollment Contract.
to all students who are receiving federal veterans’ education benefits (GI Bill), except that
veterans must adhere to more stringent requirements as defined in this Addendum. CREDIT FOR PREVIOUS EDUCATION AND TRAINING
The school will grant veterans appropriate credit for previous education and training
Evaluation Time Frames and proportionately shorten the length and cost of their program to match this award of
The University of Spa & Cosmetology Arts will evaluate veterans for attendance and credit. Veterans will be required to present appropriate documentation to receive credit for
grades at the end of each month for all approved programs. prior education and training. This policy applies to all programs offered by University of
Spa & Cosmetology Arts.
Attendance Progress
A student must maintain a 75% overall attendance average in order to be considered
making satisfactory progress.
Academic Progress
The minimum grade average required, for theory and practical combined, is 70%.
Probation and Dismissal
The school will place students failing to meet either the attendance or the academic
progress requirements on probation for a period of one month.
The school will reevaluate a student’s progress at the conclusion of the probationary
period. If it is determined at this evaluation that the student is meeting both the
attendance and academic progress requirements the student will no longer be on
probation. Contrarily, if it is determined at this evaluation that the student is failing
to meet either the attendance or academic progress requirements, University of Spa &
Cosmetology Arts will dismiss the student from the school and academic program.
University of Spa & Cosmetology Arts, however, may grant a second probationary period of
one month if extenuating circumstances warrant such action. The student’s progress will
be reevaluated at the conclusion of this second probationary period. If it is determined at
this evaluation that the student is meeting both the attendance and academic progress
requirements the student will no longer be on probation. Contrarily, if it is determined at this
evaluation that the student is failing to meet either the attendance or academic progress
requirements, the school will dismiss the student from the school and academic program.
32 33OWNERS & staff
JOHN & GAIL LORENZINI
NICK LORENZINI
CAROLYN BLACK Teacher
MEGHAN BOENTE Teacher
DON CRISS Teacher
AMY ELDERS Teacher
TAMMY ESKEW Teacher
TARA HERIFORD Teacher
DENISE JOHNSON Teacher
JAMIE KAUFFMAN Director of Operations
MICHAEL KIRCHGESNER Teacher
JAMIE MCCOY Teacher
salon AFFILIATION
SHARAH MICKELSON Admissions Officer The owners of USCA also own full-service salons (BJ Grand Salon &
AMANDA NICKOLS Teacher Spa and Colorific Hair Color Salon) in the Illinois cities of Springfield,
and Normal.
LEIGH PAGEL Clinic Floor Manager
AMY PRUITT Director of Admissions & Financial Aid The owners also sponsor advanced educational programs throughout
PRISCILLA RILEY Teacher the area and are approved sponsors of continuing education for the
RACHELLE SHEPHERD Teacher cosmetology profession.
KIM TODD Teacher
EMILY VANMETER Teacher As members of the International Chain Salon Association, as well as the
school associations, we have the advantage of being fully involved in
MELANIE VESPA Teacher
the beauty industry and are aware of trends and fashions as they
ALICIA WESSEL Admissions Officer develop.
SUSAN WYATT Teacher
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