Paying for school
shouldn't stop you from starting.

We have multiple paths to make this work — grants, scholarships, payment plans, and federal aid.

  • I. Payment Plans

    0% interest, in-house

  • II. Scholarships

    No repayment required

  • III. Federal Aid

    Grants & loans via FAFSA

Money for school exists
Let's find yours

Academy of Career Training students have access to multiple scholarships, many of which pay directly to the school, require no essay, and accept applications year-round. (Subject to eligibility)

Joe Francis Haircare Scholarship

$3,000–$5,000

Established in 1994 for students pursuing cosmetology or barbering careers. Awards paid directly to the school.

Cosmetology, Barbering

Apply from January 1st - June 1st

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Dunia Path Scholarship

Up to $14,000

Available to all Academy of Career Training students regardless of program. Apply directly through the Dunia Path website and speak with our admissions team about eligibility.

All programs

Open enrollment — check site for current cycle

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Great Clips Scholarship

Up to $5,000

Awards over $100,000 annually to cosmetology and barbering students across the U.S. No essay required. Awarded twice yearly.

Cosmetology, Barbering

Apply for the Spring & Fall award

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Sports Clips Scholarship

$5,000

Up to 10 awards of $5,000. Requires 50% program completion, 80% attendance, and demonstrated financial need.

Cosmetology, Barbering

Check site for current cycle of applications

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Beauty changes lives

Up to $20,000

Nonprofit funding multiple scholarships each year backed by leading beauty brands. Covers all beauty disciplines including massage therapy.

Cosmetology, Barbering, Nail Technology, Skin Care, Full Specialist, Massage Therapy

Apply from Jun 1 – Jul 31

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Beauty Schools
Directory Scholarship

$2,500

Awarded four times per year. Open to students in cosmetology, esthetics, or nail technology programs.

Cosmetology, Skin Care, Nail Technology, Full Specialist

Application Dates
Jan 31 - Apr 30 & Jul 31 - Oct 31

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PBA Scholarship

Up to $1,500

Professional Beauty Association awards multiple scholarships throughout the year across all beauty and wellness disciplines. Full Specialist students are eligible via esthetics and nail technology categories.

Cosmetology, Barbering, Nail Technology, Skin Care, Full Specialist, Massage Therapy

Multiple application periods
throughout the year

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Aurie J. Gosnell Scholarship

$1,250

Four awards annually from the National Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology. Paid directly to the school at 50% program completion.

Cosmetology, Barbering, Nail Technology, Skin Care

Mar 1 – May 31

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AMTA Bob King Scholarship

$5,000

Awarded by the American Massage Therapy Association to students in a 500-hour minimum massage therapy program.

Massage Therapy

Typically through May 31

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ABMP Scholarship Sweepstakes

$5,000

Random quarterly drawing open to all students in a state-approved massage program. Enter by getting a free ABMP student membership — current members are automatically entered each quarter. One prize per person, lifetime.

Massage Therapy

Quarterly drawings · 4x per year

Apply to Scholarship

  • 1. Get your Federal Student Aid ID

    Your digital signature for all federal aid applications

  • 2. Complete the FAFSA

    Use school code 041269 at studentaid.gov

  • 3. Sign your Master Promissory Note

    Only required if taking a federal loan

Not sure where to start?

We’ll walk you through it.

Call us at +1 407-943-8777 or apply and our financial aid team will reach out.
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