Board of Barbering & Cosmetology National Accrediting Commission of

400 R Street, Suite 5100 Cosmetology Art and Sciences

·         To prepare students so that they will be highly employable and capable of demonstrating their knowledge and experience received throughout their training.

·         To provide for the profession knowledgeable and skilled Cosmetologists, Manicurists, and Instructor Trainees that will be an asset to any phase of the industry that they wish to pursue.

·         To maintain a program that is constantly updated so the students have complete knowledge of the newest professional techniques.

·         To insure the constant educational growth of the faculty and students through teaching traditional and current methods and techniques.

Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education

Approved for Veteran's Benefits

Oceanside Chamber of Commerce

National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Art and Sciences

American Association of Cosmetology Schools

The Salon Association

Stainback, Raymond President

Fair, Heather Registrar

1.      Qualifications

Instructing staff members are licensed Cosmetologists and maintain current certificates of authorization of service as cosmetology instructors by the Bureau of Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education. In addition, each instructor has several years of experience in the Cosmetology field.

2.      Faculty Members

Maher, Patricia Director of Education/Primary Supervisor/Instructor, all programs

Buchanan, Julie Secondary Supervisor/Instructor, all programs

Cerciello, Don Instructor, all programs

Nadeau, Hue Instructor, all programs

Shippey, Rene Instructor, all programs

Uhde, Maria Instructor, all programs

1.      Cosmetologist & Manicuring

The School admits as regular students:

o        High school graduates or holders of high school equivalency certificates who possess an ability to be trained in the field.

o        Persons who are above the age of compulsory school attendance in this state (18 years) who do not hold a high school diploma or its equivalent, but who have completed 10^th grade in a public school, and pass a Department-approved “ability-to-benefitâ€� test which is administered by an independent test administrator.

Note that the ability to be trained or benefited is determined on the basis of a personal interview and appropriate entrance examinations. Upon completion of a course of study, a diploma will be awarded.

2.      Instructor Trainee

The School admits those candidates who hold a California License in Cosmetology. High school graduates are preferred, or those people holding an equivalent education as required by the State Board of Cosmetology in California. Upon completion of this course of study, a diploma is awarded.

3.      Brush-Up

The “Brush-Up� program is designed for those individuals who have been previously trained and/or licensed, and who have proof of eligibility for the State Board Examination, and who desire additional training and instruction to become better prepared for the state examination. No diploma is issued for the “Brush-Up� program.

·         Be 16 years of age.

·         Be of good moral character

·         Be free of contagious disease.

·         Have completed two years of high school or the equivalent.

Students desiring to obtain transfer credit must provide an Official Proof of Training Document from a licensed California School of cosmetology, and equal credit will be granted according to the hours stated on the document. An out-of-state transfer student must have an evaluation from the California State Board of Cosmetology granting the student the equivalent California hours.

2007 - 2008 Holiday Schedules:

Fourth of July (July 3^rd & 4^th) Thanksgiving (Nov. 22^nd - 24^th) Christmas (Dec. 25^th & 26^th)

New Year's Day (Jan. 01^st) Teacher Training Day (July 14^th)

If the school is unexpectedly closed due to extenuating circumstances, a sign will be posted on the front door. Students are to return the next scheduled day, unless otherwise instructed.

Tuesday-Friday 08:00 a.m. - 09:15 a.m. All students attend theory class
09:15 a.m. - 09:30 a.m. Break
09:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Clinic or class as required
11:30 a.m. - 01:00 p.m. Lunch break (30 min.)
01:00 p.m. - 04:30 p.m. Clinic or class as required

Saturday 08:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Clinic or class as required
11:30 a.m. - 01:00 p.m. Lunch break (30 min.)
01:00 p.m. - 04:30 p.m. Clinic or class as required

Cosmetology school experience and credit are not calculated or granted on the basis of units, months, weeks or days; they are calculated by the hour. In accordance with the California State Bureau of Barbering and Cosmetology (see State Board Circular Letter #88/4), Oceanside College of Beauty has drafted the following guidelines related to the granting of hours for applied effort, which must be strictly adhered to:

1.      Hours

Regular school hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Students are scheduled to attend school eight (8) hours per day, five (5) days a week.

2.      Records

a.       Each student is required to maintain an individual time card (Student Daily Record of Applied Effort) which, when used properly, records a period of attendance and applied effort on a daily basis.

b.      Students are required to “clock in and outâ€� upon arrival, at lunchtime and departure time, utilizing an electronic time clock and time card.

c.       Student Daily Records are the property of the school and are to remain on campus.

d.      Clocking in and out for another student is considered the equivalent of academic dishonesty in a clock-hour based program, and could result in dismissal from school.

e.       The correct procedure for clocking in and out is posted at the time clock.

3.      Lunch

Students are allotted a 30 minute lunch period to be taken between approx. 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Students must notify the floor instructor and reception desk when going to and returning from lunch, or if they are running late for lunch. Failure to clock out or back in from lunch will result in loss of attendance hours for that period.

4.      Breaks

Students are allowed up to two 15-min. breaks per eight (8) hour day. Morning break is scheduled after theory class between 9:15 and 9:30 a.m. Afternoon break is unscheduled, to be taken between 2:00 p.m. and 4.00 p.m. Breaks are not to exceed 15 minutes. Students are not required to clock in and out during regular breaks if they do not exceed 15 minutes and they remain on-campus; however, if a student needs longer than 15 minutes, or needs to leave the campus grounds during a break (or any other time), they MUST clock out. Failure to clock out and back in under these circumstances will result in a loss of attendance hours for that period of time.

5.      Absenteeism

Excessive absences and/or tardiness constitute reason for disciplinary action (see Satisfactory Progress Policy). Students should notify the administrative office, supervising instructor, and receptionist of expected absences three (3) days in advance. In the event of an unexpected absence (i.e. illness, emergency), students should call the school. Attendance on Saturday is mandatory for all students. Student can only miss one Saturday per month. If a student incurs more than 1 Saturday absence within a calendar month, he or she will be subject to disciplinary action. Any student absent in excess of three (3) consecutive weeks, who is not on an approved leave of absence, will be withdrawn.

·         Cosmetology students can miss no more than 4 days or 32 hours of their 240-hour Freshman Training Period.

·         Manicuring students can miss no more than 1 day or 8 hours of their 40-hour Freshman Training Period.

·         Instructor Trainee students can miss no more than 4 days or 32 hours of their 240-hour Freshman Training Period.

Any student absent for 2 consecutive weeks without being on an approved leave of absence or other official non-attending status will be withdrawn from school. Formal termination also may occur in cases where a student fails to return from an official leave of absence. When a student does not return from a leave of absence and does not notify the school that he or she has mitigating or extenuating circumstances, the documented date of return is used as the termination date. In addition, any student who fails to maintain satisfactory progress or fails to abide by the school's rules and regulations is subject to termination of enrollment.

Student can only miss one Saturday per month. Missing more than one Saturday per month will result in suspension for one day, on a monthly basis.

NOTE: See absenteeism

a.       If a student applies for and receives Federal funds, a payment schedule is made up and the policy is explained in detail to the student. Tuition is either paid monthly, quarterly, or on a semi-annual basis.

b.      If a student agrees to pay as training is received, the agreed-upon monthly or weekly payments to be made by the student are indicated on the Student Enrollment Agreement.

Adult students, parents of minor students and parents of tax dependent students, have the right to inspect; review and challenge information contained in their education records. Education records are defined as files, materials and documents that contain the information directly related to a student and maintained by the institution. Students are not entitled to inspect the financial records of their parents. Written consent is required of student (or parent/guardian if student is a dependent minor) before education records may be disclosed to each third parties with the exception of accrediting commissions or governmental agencies so authorized by law. The Oceanside College of Beauty does not publish student directory information. The school will maintain student records for a period of only five years.

SATISFACTORY PROGRESS POLICY

ATTENDANCE PROGRESS

Cosmetology: MAXIMUM TIME FRAME: The maximum time frame a student has to complete the course is 2,128 hours of scheduled attendance.

ATTENDANCE: Students must attend at least 75 percent at each scheduled evaluation in order to be considered making satisfactory progress and to complete the course within the maximum time frame.

Manicuring: MAXIMUM TIME FRAME: The maximum time a student has to complete the course is 532 hours of scheduled attendance.

ATTENDANCE: Students must attend at least 75 percent at each scheduled evaluation in order to be considered making satisfactory progress and to complete the course within the maximum time frame.

Instructor Trainee: MAXIMUM TIME FRAME: The maximum time a student has to complete the course is 798 hours of scheduled attendance.

ATTENDANCE: Students must attend at least 75 percent at each scheduled evaluation in order to be considered making satisfactory progress and to complete the course within the maximum time frame.

The following factors will be measured to determine academic progress: theory, (test grades, homework, etc.) practical/clinic work.

90-100 A Excellent
80-89 B Good
70-79 C Satisfactory
60-69 D Unsatisfactory
Below 60 F Failing

Students must maintain a “C� grade average (minimum of 75 percent in theory work, and in practical/clinic performance) in order to be considered making satisfactory progress.

Evaluations will occur at the following hourly increments:

Cosmetology 240, 600, 1000, 1400, 1800, 2200 hours
Manicurist 120, 240 hours
Instructor Trainee 200, 400 hours

DETERMINATION OF PROGRESS

Evaluations of progress will be conducted shortly after students reach the above scheduled hourly increments.

1.      Satisfactory

Students with a minimum of “C� grade average in theory and practical/clinic performance, and minimum 75 percent attendance percentage at each hourly increment of scheduled attendance, will be considered to be making satisfactory progress until the next scheduled evaluation. In order for a student to be considered making satisfactory progress as of course midpoint, the student must meet both attendance and academic minimum requirements on at least one evaluation by the midpoint of the course.

2.      Unsatisfactory:

Students failing to meet minimum progress requirements at a scheduled evaluation will be placed on probation until the next scheduled evaluation. During probation, students are considered to be making satisfactory progress and financial aid funds will be dispersed to eligible students. At the end of the probationary period, the student's progress will be re-evaluated. If the student is meeting minimum requirements, he or she will be determined to be making satisfactory progress. If the student has failed to achieve minimum requirements, the student is subject to termination from the school.

·         Theft or non-accidental damage to college property

·         Forgery, alteration or misuse of records or documents

·         Cheating, plagiarism or other academic dishonesty

·         Physical or verbal abuse of others or any threat of force

·         The use, possession, distribution or being under the influence of alcohol, narcotics, or other controlled substances on campus at any time, or off campus at any college sponsored event.

·         Unauthorized entry into, unauthorized use of, misuse of college property

·         Disorderly, lewd, indecent, obscene or offensive conduct on campus, or off campus at any college sponsored event

·         Possession or use of explosives or weapons

·         Failure to comply with directions of college officials acting in performance of their duties

·         Obstruction or disruption of the educational process

·         Soliciting or assisting another do any act which would subject another to student discipline

·         Any other cause identified as good cause by Educational Code Section 76032 and 76033

·         Attempting to do any of the above

APPEAL PROCESS

Students who are terminated after failing to achieve minimum requirements may appeal this determination. The students must submit a written appeal to the Director, along with any supporting documentation, reasons why the decision made to terminate should be reversed, and a request for a re-evaluation of progress. The Director must receive the appeal within five (5) business days of the termination. Should a student fail to appeal the decision, the decision to terminate will stand. An appeal hearing will take place within five (5) business days of receipt of the written appeal. This hearing will be attended by the student, parent or guardian (if student is a dependent minor); the student's supervising instructor and the school director. A decision on the student's appeal will be made within three (3) business days by the Director and will be communicated to the student verbally or in writing. This decision will be final. Should a student prevail upon his/her appeal and be determined as making satisfactory progress, the student will be automatically reinstated to eligible student status.

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

·         Complete all classroom minimum requirements of theory hours and operations; total course hours (1600 - cosmetology, 400 - manicuring and 600 - Instructor Trainee), exams (minimum passing grade of 70%) with a grade of “Câ€� or higher.

·         Complete a minimum of one Mock Board

·         Pay all monies due to the School.

1.      Cancellation of Agreement

You as a student have the right to cancel your enrollment agreement for a course of instruction, and that may include any equipment such as books, materials and supplies or any other goods related to instructions offered in the agreement, until midnight of the fifth business day after the first class you attend. A business day means a day on which you were scheduled to attend a class session.

Cancellation shall occur when you give written notice of cancellation at the address of the school shown at the top of the front page of the enrollment agreement. You can do this by mail, hand delivery or telegram. The written notice of cancellation, if sent by mail, is effective when deposited in the mail, properly addressed and postage paid.

The written notice of cancellation need not take any particular form and, however expressed, it is effective if it shows that you no longer wish to be bound by the enrollment agreement. The student will be given two Notice of Cancellation forms on or before the first day of class. However, the student is allowed to use any form of written notice that he or she chooses

If the School has given the student any equipment, including books or other materials, the equipment shall be returned to the School within 30 days following the date of the notice of cancellation. If the equipment is not returned including books or other materials in good condition within the 30-day period, the School may deduct the documented cost of the equipment from any refund that may be due to the student. Once the equipment is paid for, it is the student's to keep without further obligation.

When the student cancels his or her enrollment agreement, the School will refund any money that was paid less any deduction for equipment not returned in good condition in a timely manner within 30 days after the notice of cancellation is received.

2.      Withdrawal From Course

All students receiving federal financial aid who completely withdraw within the first 60% of an enrollment period are subject to the "Return of Title IV - R2T4" provision. As a student at Oceanside College of Beauty, you have the right to withdraw from a course of instruction at any time. If you withdraw from the course of instruction after the period allowed for cancellation of the enrollment agreement (midnight of the fifth business day following the first class you attend), the School will remit a refund less a registration fee (if applicable) not to exceed $75. The refund will be issued within 30 days following the official withdrawal date. You are obligated to pay only for educational services rendered and for equipment that has not been returned to the School in good condition. According to the Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education, the refund to be paid to a student is determined as follows:

a.      Subtract a registration fee not exceeding seventy-five ($75) from the total tuition charge.

b.      Divide this number by the number of hours in the program.

c.      The quotient is the hourly charge for the program.

d.      Multiply the total hours attended by the hourly charge for instruction to obtain the amount owed by the student.

e.      The refund would be any amount in excess of the figure derived in (d) that was paid by student. If student obtain equipment, as specified in the agreement as a separate charge, and return it in good condition within 30 days following the date of withdrawal, the School shall refund the charge for the equipment paid by student. If student fail to return the equipment in good condition within this 30-day period, the School may offset against the refund the documented cost to the School of that equipment, allowing for reasonable wear and tear. Student shall be liable for the amount, if any, by which the documented cost for the equipment exceeds the prorated refund amount. The documented cost of the equipment may be less than the amount charged, and the amount the School has charged in the contract. In any event, student will never be charged for more than the equipment charges stated on the contract. For a list of these charges, see addendum “aâ€� of the contract.

f.        Returning of fund(s) in accordance with Return of Title IV Aid - R2T4 treatment, combined with Prorata calculation, will be reflected in either the Balance Due or Refund Total on the Student Refund Calculation and Notification letter.

IF THE AMOUNT THAT YOU HAVE PAID IS MORE THAN THE AMOUNT THAT YOU OWE FOR THE TIME YOU ATTENDED, THEN A REFUND WILL BE ISSUED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF WITHDRAWAL. IF THE AMOUNT THAT YOU OWE IS MORE THAN THE AMOUNT THAT YOU HAVE ALREADY PAID, THEN YOU WILL HAVE TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS TO PAY THE DIFFERENCE.

3.      Course Cancellation

If a course is canceled subsequent to a student's enrollment and start of classes, the school shall at its option:

a.      Provide a full refund of all monies paid or

b.      Provide completion of the course.

Course cancellation applies to students who have never actually started training. In this case, the School may provide completion of the Course at mutually agreeable location or provide a full refund of all monies paid. If the student has started training and the Course is canceled, at a minimum, the student's refund will comply with the aforementioned refund provisions.

4.      Permanently Closed School

If the School is permanently closed and no longer has offering instruction after the student enrolled, the student shall be entitled to a pro-rata refund of tuition as described in the aforementioned refund provisions.  

Hypothetical Refund Example: The student actually completed 170 clock hours in second payment period of 562 clock hours. Assuming the student dropped out of the program after receiving $1,294 in Subsidized Federal Direct Loan, $1,563 in Federal Pell payment and $75 in Federal Supplemental Equal of Opportunity Grant (FSEOG). The potential "R2T4" calculation and Pro-rata Refund for the whole enrollment are calculated and exhibited as follows:

NOTE:

* If the student returns the equipment in good condition, allowing for reasonable wear and tear, within 30 days following his or her withdrawal, the School shall refund the documented cost of equipment paid the student.

** Loan amounts are returned in accordance with the terms of the promissory note. The student is liable to return 50% of the unearned amount of the Grant.

For the purposes of determining the amount you owe for the time you attended, you shall be deemed to have withdrawn from the course when any of the following occurs:

·         You notify the School of your withdrawal or the actual date of the withdrawal.

·         The School terminates your enrollment.

·         You fail to attend classes for two- week period without being on an approved leave of absence or other official non-attendance status.

·         You fail to return from an approved leave of absence as scheduled without notifying the School in advance.

Students are required to pay for anticipated cash payments that have been received or will be received throughout their enrollment or obligation period. This means that some or all of the Federal Pell Grant and student loan monies received by you in anticipation of your attendance at the institution have to be refunded to the federal government. Additionally, you will be required to pay the institution an appropriate proportion of the loan proceeds for instruction received from the School prior to your official or unofficial withdrawal (or termination) that was incurred within the loan obligation period. (Refunds are calculated at the same rate as outlined in the above section Withdrawal From Course.) If you have any questions about your refund responsibilities in the case that you should have to withdraw prior to the completion of the program, please discuss them with the School financial aid officer prior to signing the enrollment agreement.

1.      You are a student, who is a California resident and prepays all or part of your tuition either by cash, guaranteed student loans, or personal loans, and

2.      Your total charges are not paid by any third-party payer such as an employer, government program or other payer unless you have a separate agreement to repay the third party.

1.      You are not a California resident.

2.      Your total charges are paid by a third party, such as an employer, government program or other payer, and you have no separate agreement to repay the third party.â€�

1.      The school closed before the course of instruction was completed.

2.      The school's failure to pay refunds or charges on behalf of a student to a third party for license fees or any other purpose, or to provide equipment or materials for which a charge was collected within 180 days before the closure of the school.

3.      The school's failure to pay or reimburse loan proceeds under a federally guaranteed student loan program as required by law or to pay or reimburse proceeds received by the school prior to closure in excess of tuition and other costs.

4.      The school's breach or anticipatory breach of the agreement for the course of instruction.

5.      There was a decline in the quality of the course of instruction within 30 days before the school closed or, if the decline began earlier than 30 days prior to closure, the period of decline determined by the Bureau.

6.      The school committed fraud during the recruitment or enrollment or program participation of the student.

It is important that you keep copies of the enrollment agreement, financial aid papers, receipts or any other information that documents the monies paid to the School. Questions regarding the STRF may be directed to:

The Cosmetology Course (332.271-010) prepares the student for the State Board Examination and provides the knowledge to make him or her highly employable and capable of demonstrating proficient skills and ability to the public. Occupations that are available to a Cosmetologist are: hair stylist, facialist, manicurist, make-up artist, and cosmetic and beauty product representative.

The required Cosmetology Course shall have 1,600 clock hours of practical training and technical instructions covering all practices that comprise the Art and Science of Cosmetology.

SUBJECT HOURS OPERATIONS

Cosmetology Act & Rules 20 n/a
Cosmetology Chemistry 20 n/a
Health and Safety/Hazardous Substances 20 n/a
Theory of Electricity in Cosmetology 5 n/a
Bacteriology, Anatomy & Physiology 15 n/a
Salon Management 10 n/a

Disinfection & Sanitation 20 10
Wet Hairstyling 25 200
a) Thermal Styling 20 40
b) Press and Curl 20
Permanent Waving 20 80
Chemical Straightening 20 25
Hair Cutting 20 80

Hair Coloring & Bleaching 40
a) Hair Coloring 50
b) Bleaching 20
Scalp & Hair Treatments 5 50
Facials - Manual 5 10
Facials - Electrical 10 15
Facials - Chemical 10 15
Eyebrow Arching & Hair Removal 10 20
Make-up 15 10
Water & Oil Manicure 5 15
Complete Pedicure 5 10
Application of Artificial Nails
a) Acrylic: Liquid & Powder Brush-ons 10 50
b) Artificial Nail Tips 10 50
c) Nail Wraps & Repairs 5 20

The Manicure Course (331.674-010) prepares the student for the State Board Examination and provides the knowledge to ensure that the student is employable and capable of demonstrating the skills and ability to work with the public. Some of the potential occupations available to Manicurists are: nail technician, product representative, and company demonstrator.

The required Manicure Course shall have 400 clock hours of practical training and technical instructions covering all practices comprised in the Art of Manicure.

SUBJECT HOURS OPERATIONS

Cosmetology 10 n/a
Chemistry related to manicuring 10 n/a
Health & Safety/Hazardous Substances 15 n/a
Bacteriology, Anatomy & Physiology 10 n/a
Salon Management 5 n/a

Disinfection and Sanitation 10 10
Water & Oil Manicure 15 40
Complete Pedicure 10 20
Application of Artificial Nails
a) Acrylic: Liquid & Powder Brush-ons 15 80
b) Nail Tips 10 60
Nail Wraps & Repairs 5 40

Total theory hours come to a minimum of 115 hours. The remaining hours are not specified and are to be used to complete operations within areas determined to be a need for the student, to total 400 hours.

The Instructor Trainee Course (332.271-010) trains a licensed Cosmetologist in the instructional aspects of teaching in a School of Cosmetology. The course prepares them for the State Board Examination and provides the techniques of training students in all phases of the Cosmetology Arts and Sciences.

For completion of the program, the student must complete 600 hours in School. The potential occupations available to Instructor Trainees are: instructor, manager and company or product representative.

SUBJECT HOURS OPERATIONS

Cosmetology Act & Board Rules & Regs. 10
Preparatory Training
a) Instructional Techniques 40
b) Organization Techniques 30 50
c) Lesson Planning 60 50
d) Techniques of Evaluation 10
Conducting Classroom Instruction 140
Supervising & Training Students 100

1.      Job Prospect for The Future

All local salons and day spas are now being encouraged to register their salons on this new NACCAS website service. NACCAS will provide this registration and Internet job posting service at no cost to all local community salon owners as well as to all salons across the United States. Each interested salon and chain will be able to post their salon name, logo, address and contact information, with the number of open positions. It should also include a brief salon business overview. To participate, salon owners should send the requested information on your business directly to NACCAS, Attention: Mr. Clifford A. Culbreath at 4401 Ford Avenue ~ Suite 1300, Alexandria, VA 22302 or email at CCulbreath@naccas.org

Under the direction of Mark Gross, CEO, NACCAS conducted the new 2003 Cosmetology Job Demand Survey within professional salons and salon chains. The purpose of this study was to document the current need for qualified cosmetologists in the United States. The research involved a random sample study of salons spread across every state and region of the country. The survey illustrated that in 2002, there were 1,604,502 professionals employed in the nation's 312,959 beauty salons, barbershops, skincare salons, day spas and nail salons. This was a significant increase of 16,396 salons and 318, 502 salon professionals since 1999.

In 1996 the average base income per full-time employee was estimated to be about $32,000. Based upon a typical 50% commission factor, the average 2002 income for salon professionals was $18.08 per hour while salon owners averaged $24.36 per hour. The corresponding full-time salaries were $48,720 for salon owners and $36,360 for all non-owner salon professionals - inclusive of tips. Today, the professional salon industry continues to offer terrific new employment opportunities to qualified job seekers as hair designers, aestheticians, and makeup artists and massage therapists -- to qualified job seekers. Whether it is to launch a new career or to begin a mid-life career change, cosmetology offers many new opportunities. Currently, there are many exciting and positive career options in cosmetology. By research compiled in the most recent 2003 NACCAS Job Demand Survey, cosmetologists have dramatically increased their earning power today with zero unemployment due to the severe shortage of licensed salon professionals.

Today, the salon industry is now in a state of crisis to find qualified salon professionals, as American consumer's needs and demands rapidly rising for professional image-oriented and relaxing hair, skin, and nail and spa services. From Generation Next Teens to the aging Baby Boomers and beyond, everyone wants to look and feel their best today. Not so surprisingly, 76% of salon owners who tried to fill open salon positions in 2002 said they were not always able to find qualified and licensed applicants. The professional salon and spa industry continues to offer terrific new employment opportunities to qualified job seekers, both experienced and at an entry level in salon chains as well as at independent salons. Due to men's changing needs, the numbers of barbershops have dramatically declined in recent years.

For further information about how salon owners and salon professionals can use this free Internet Cosmetology Job Listing Service, contact the National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences at 4401 Ford Avenue ~ Suite 1300, Alexandria, VA 22302 USA, 703-600-7600 or visit their website at www.naccas.org.

2.      Working Conditions

According to the California Employment Development Department, the physical demands of the industry require a great deal of standing, stooping, and reaching throughout the workday. It also requires normal or corrected vision and good hand-eye coordination. The work is usually performed in attractive, well-lighted, clean, air-conditioned salons. Exposure to chemicals may cause allergic skin and lung reactions in some individuals.

1.      Financial Assistance Information

The following types of Financial Aid are available for qualified students: Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, Veteran Assistant, and Federal Direct Student Loan Programs.

Information about the various forms of financial aid is disseminated in the admissions process, and then the Financial Aid Office verbally notifies students of their eligibility for financial aid. Information from the Federal Aid application is entered into the Student Need Advisor Program and is used to produce and print a needs analysis, which is then used to determine the student's eligibility for financial aid and the amount of the award, if the student is eligible. The combined factors that serve in the needs analysis to determine a student's eligibility and the amount of the award are: student budget, course cost and length, a school's academic year definition (1,200 clock hours - 30 weeks), family contribution, and other financial aid. The needs analysis also displays the student's need and whether or not a student has been selected for verification.

The School's financial aid disbursement policy is the following:

·         Students who are enrolled in the three major courses will generally receive financial aid funding in two disbursements. The first disbursement of funds is typically between the start day and one month.

·         For Cosmetology day course, the second and future disbursements may be at 600, 1200, 1400 clock hours. For Teacher Trainee and Manicuring courses, the second and future disbursement may be halfway through the courses.

**SPECIAL NOTE** All students must maintain satisfactory progress in order to accept financial aid for educational costs and/or to receive financial aid for student living expenses.

2.      Institution Information

Oceanside College of Beauty is licensed to operate by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education, located at 400 R Street, Suite 5000, Sacramento, CA 95814, and is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences, located at 4401 Ford Avenue, Suite 1300, Alexandria, VA 22302-1432. The School is owned by the Oceanside College of Beauty, Inc. and the Chief Executive Officer is Ray Stainback.

Access is available for viewing the institution's accreditation, licenses and approvals Tuesday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Oceanside College's State Board of Cosmetology licenses and Certificate of Accreditation are displayed in the main office, along with the approvals.

The School provides facilities accessible to the handicapped, with handicapped parking spaces, sidewalk ramp, adequate working space, and proper building design. This includes convenient accessibility to restrooms, water, workstations, counters, floors and equipment locker. The School offers a course (Manicuring) for those able-handicapped in a wheelchair with good upper body movement, sufficient strength, and good dexterity in both arms. The institution does not provide English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction. The refund policy is readily available in the school catalog and on the Enrollment Agreement Contract.

Ms. Patricia Maher Director of Education

Mr. Raymond Stainback President

Questions regarding the VA Education Assistant benefits may be directed to:

VA EDUCATION BENEFITS

1-888-GI-BILL 1 or

1-888-442-4551 or

Visit D.V.A. on the web at: www.va.gov/education