Graduation, Examination & Employments

Graduation

The school has defined the successful completion of the selected program as follows:

(i) documented attendance for the total hours of instruction contracted in the program under state law requirements;

(ii) have an overall GPA of 70% or above;

(iii) tuition contract and course costs are fulfilled (payment plan established, if necessary).

Upon satisfactory completion of the graduation requirements, USA Beauty Academy will issue a Diploma (a document that certifies the student has met all requirements in the chosen course of study).

State Board Examination for Licensure

Georgia State Board of Cosmetology

Rule 240-6-.02 Examination for Cosmetology or Barber License
1) An applicant for the cosmetology examination at the master cosmetology, master barber, barber II, hair designer, esthetician, nail technician, or instructor for any license shall receive notice of eligibility sent by the Board or the Board's designated agent, stating the date, time, and place of examination. If the applicant fails the examination or fails to report to the examination upon notice, such person may qualify for examination again by submitting another examination fee.

2) The applicant taking the examination shall be required to pass the practical and written examination with a minimum score of 70% on each section. Failure to achieve a passing score requires the applicant to retake the section failed.

3) An applicant may be excused from examination in an emergency situation, from taking that examination only one time without payment of additional examination fee. An emergency situation is defined as illness or death in the applicant's family. Only written excuses, with proof of emergency, will be considered.

4) Any applicant receiving a notice of examination, who fails to report to the examination or submit a written excuse to the Board or the Board's designated agent, within 10 days after the date of examination, will be required to pay another examination fee before being permitted to take the examination.

Rule 240-6-.03 Application for Cosmetology License at the Master Cosmetologist, Master Barber, Barber, Hair Designer, Esthetician, or Nail Technician Level

1) Any person desiring to practice cosmetology or barbering at the master cosmetologist, master barber, barber II, hair designer, esthetician, or nail technician level in the State of Georgia is required to make application for a license using the form furnished by the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology and Barbers and show by such application that the applicant has met all the requirements of the laws and the rules of the Board. When such application is properly filled out and returned to the Board, it shall be accompanied by the following:

a. Proof of passing a written and practical examination from Board's designated agent;

b. any other information requested by the Board required for licensure by law or rule.

c. the required application processing fee(s) which is non-refundable;

Employment Assistance

Student acknowledges that the school offers employment assistance services to assist its students in obtaining employment after graduation, but does not guarantee student’s placement. Student also acknowledges and agrees that the school has not offered or guaranteed student placement in employment in order to cause the student to enter the school’s program. Student acknowledges that the school is not responsible for any failure to obtain a placement for the student or for any problem that should arise upon placement in any particular employment. The student further acknowledges that the school has defined employment assistance as the posting of positions related to the programs offered by the school, as well as hosting job fairs.