Admissions

Start Your Beauty Journey at Inspire Greatness Aveda Institutes

If you’re ready to start school with one of our Inspire Greatness Aveda locations, then our Dream Maker Team can help get you started on the process of applying. We’re here to make your journey through beauty school a smooth and unforgettable experience.

Enrollment Requirements

  • Letter of intent.
  • Proof of age (i.e. driver’s license, state ID, passport) and a scanned copy of your social security card for Arizona residents.
  • Scanned copy of a high school diploma or GED*.

*We may accept transcripts on a case-by-case basis, but transcripts provided must be official, show the graduation date, and be accepted by the Department of Education. We cannot take college transcripts as proof of a GED.

What To Expect On Your Tour

  • Meet some of the staff
  • Learn about the history of Inspire Greatness Aveda Institutes
  • Explore Aveda’s mission and the importance of all-natural products
  • Learn more about the extracurricular events like NAHAstudy abroad, and fashion week
  • See how we participate in Earth month and breast cancer awareness
  • Go through the curriculum from day one of school to the end of your training with an editorial photoshoot
  • Talk about financial aid* and how to pay for beauty school
  • Discuss our guidelines, the school catalog, dress code, and what we do to keep our students safe at school

The first step to pursuing your dream of beauty school is to apply to the campus and program of your choice! There are a few things you’ll need to do before you can get started! Here’s what you can expect as you meet with our Dream Makers:

1. Get in Touch

We want to get to know who you are and your goals in the beauty industry! Fill out a form on the site for us to get in touch with you, or give us a call if you can’t wait to get started! We want to show you how we can help make your dreams a reality.

2. Take a Tour of Our Location

Our Admissions Team will contact you to set up a time to do either an in-person or virtual tour of the campus. A tour is like an exciting first day of beauty school. You can see first-hand the different classes you can take, get to know instructors, meet fellow students and more!

3. Fill Out an Application

You’ll need to apply to be accepted into one of our programs. Our Admissions Dream Makers Team will help walk you through the process and answer any questions you may have. There is an application fee that will need to be paid to apply.

We can also walk you through different financial aid options* for you to take advantage of to help fund your education.

4. Get Started On Your Journey

If you’re accepted into the school, then congratulations! We can’t wait to get you started. The last part of the process includes paying a registration fee, learning more about the details of the program you want to pursue, and choosing a day to begin classes.

If you’re ready to get started with us at Inspire Greatness Aveda Institutes, then give us a call or fill out a form! We’ll be here to answer any questions you have and help you get started towards your dream of beauty school.

*Financial aid is available to those who qualify.

Frequently Asked Questions

Achieving your dreams should be a top priority! Because we don’t want money to get in the way of your journey, we have different financial aid options available to those who qualify. Our team can help you apply for scholarships, grants, loans, and more!

There are plenty of doors that can open to those who work hard and have a passion for beauty! We can talk with you about the different career options available during your application process and how we can help set you up for success for a career during your time in school.

As an Aveda Institute, we strive to prepare our students for their future careers. Many salons and beauty employers recognize the advantages of hiring students with an education in Aveda products. We are proud of the advantage our unique curriculum provides to our students’ resumes and portfolios

A lot of our students have a lot of things going on outside of school, even full-time jobs! We want to support you and help you fit beauty school into your schedule. Meet with one of our Dream Makers to go through different full-time and part-time schedules available for our programs.

As part of your application to the school you’ll need to provide a letter of intent of 500 words. You’ll be asked to include what your beliefs are about joining the beauty industry with Inspire Greatness Aveda Institutes, why you would like to attend, and more.

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