Scholarships & Other Assistance

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Non-Need-Based

These grants & scholarships aren’t part of the Federal Student Aid programs and don’t use the federal financial need formula. They are still financial aid.

  • Participants must receive Family Independence Program (FIP) cash assistance – Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) – and are assigned to PATH through Michigan Works! Agencies.

    PATH Program Overview

    GST MIWorks! is located at 711 North Saginaw Street. Contact them at https://gstmiworks.org/ or (810) 233-5974.

  • https://www.geneseego.org/

    The Genesee Opportunity (GO) stipend provides Genesee County high school graduates with money for college, career training, or certification licensing fees. To be eligible, you must reside in Genesee County, Michigan or on a property that is taxed by a Genesee County school district and be a graduate, from a high school in Genesee County. Graduates must be enrolled in an eligible training program or post-secondary educational institution and submit an application by the due date. The GO stipend can only be awarded one time and must be used within the first 12 months after graduation or GED completion.

    Application Opening Dates:

    • Class of 2024 - October 2023

    • Class of 2025 - October 2024

    • Class of 2026 - October 2025

  • https://www.michigan.gov/leo/bureaus-agencies/mrs

    Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS) provides vocational rehabilitation services for eligible individuals with disabilities.

    Contact MRS at 1-800-605-6722.

  • https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/segal-americorps-education-award

    After successfully completing After successfully completing your AmeriCorps term of service and enrolling in the National Service Trust, you are eligible to receive the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award. You can use the award to repay qualified student loans and to pay current educational expenses at eligible institutions of higher education and training programs.AmeriCorps term of service and enrolling in the National Service Trust, you are eligible to receive the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award. You can use the award to repay qualified student loans and to pay current educational expenses at eligible institutions of higher education and training programs.

    Contact AmeriCorps at 1-800-942-2677.

  • UAW-GM employees may be eligible for tuition assistance.

    Contact your Union Representative for more information.

    UAW-GM Tuition Assistance Plan Guidelines (Local 160)

  • https://www.archwaystoopportunity.com/tuition_assistance.html

    McDonald's employees may be eligible to receive benefits.

  • https://www.burgerkingfoundation.org/programs/burger-king-sm-scholars

    Burger King employees may be eligible for tuition assistance.

Contact our Financial Aid Administrator if your employer has a tuition assistance or reimbursement plan that you would like to use at Creative Hair School of Cosmetology.

 

Scholarships

These are outside scholarships. Creative Hair School of Cosmetology is not responsible for the content on these sites. We recommend that students not pay for scholarship searches or applications. If you are interested in applying, please read all instructions and Terms & Agreements carefully. All awards must be reported to the school’s Office of Financial Aid, regardless of program.

Winter 2024 Scholarship Season opens December 1, 2024!

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Winter 2024 Scholarship Season opens December 1, 2024! 〰️

Beauty Changes Lives Scholarships

https://beautychangeslives.org/scholarships-opportunities/

Amount: Varies by scholarship

Deadline: Varies by scholarship

Eligible Programs: Cosmetology, Esthetics, or Manicuring

11 Scholarships Currently Posted!

Check Back - Scholarships Update Regularly!

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Check Back - Scholarships Update Regularly! 〰️

PBA Scholarships

https://www.probeauty.org/education/scholarships/scholarship-details

Award: Various by scholarship

Deadline: Varies by scholarship

For: Varies by scholarship

Currently Open:

  • PBA Joseph L. Weir Memorial Scholarship (closes March 31, 2025)

  • 2025 Schwarzkopf Professional Shaping Futures (closes April 30, 2025)

March Deadline

April Deadline

June Deadline

  • www.joefrancis.com

    Amount: $1,500

    Accepting Applications: January 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025

    Eligible Programs: Cosmetology

  • https://schoolhouseconnection.org/program/scholarship

    Amount: $2,500

    Accepting Applications: January 1, 2025 - June 2, 2025

    Eligible Programs: All (Specifically geared towards students who have experienced homelessness in the past 6 years and who are starting school in 2026-2027 award year. Check website for additional information.)

September Deadline

October Deadlines

  • https://www.rosysalonsoftware.com/rosy-scholarship-program

    Award: $500

    Deadline: October 1, 2024

    Eligible Programs: Cosmetology, Esthetics

  • https://beautychangeslives.org/scholarships-opportunities/

    Amount: Varies by scholarship

    Deadline: October 31, 2024

    Eligible Programs: Cosmetology, Esthetics, or Manicuring

    Fall 2024 scholarships:

    • Sugarlash Pro Cosmetology/Esthetics Student Scholarship

    • PCA Skin: “Diversity in Esthetics” Student Scholarship

    • Dermalogica Future Industry Professionals Esthetics (BIPOC)

    • The Jerry Alexander Gorman Foundation “The Passion to Succeed” Scholarship

    • Wella Company “Look, Feel and Be Your True Self” Cosmetology Student Scholarship

    • OPI’S “Round Yourself in Color” Nail Technology Student Scholarship

    • European Wax Center “Experts in Wax” Cosmetology/Esthetics Student Scholarship

    • it’s a 10® Haircare Cosmetology Student Scholarship

    • amika “Friend to Hair” LGBTQIA+ Cosmetology Scholarship

    • amika “Friend to Hair” BIPOC Cosmetology Student Scholarship

    • L’Oréal Pro “Empowering Diversity” Cosmetology Student Scholarship

    • Circadia Skin - Sage Michaela Lucas "Timing is Everything" Esthetics Student Scholarship

    • Kristin Ess Hair Female Hairstylist Cosmetology Scholarship

    • The Power of ONE Candy Shaw Education Cosmetology Student Scholarship

  • https://www.k18hairpro.com/pages/scholarship-fund

    https://www.probeauty.org/education/scholarships/scholarship-details#elite

    Award: $5,000

    Deadline: October 31, 2024

    Program: Cosmetology

November Deadline

December Deadline