Financial Aid
Financial Aid for Cosmetology & Esthetics School
While some of our students pay cash for their tuition and fees, most of the students who come to the Academy receive some kind of financial assistance.
This assistance comes from public and private grants, scholarships and loans.
Quick Tools!
Net Price Calculator
If you would like to know more about the cost of attending the Academy, use these calculators to access information on the possible awards and funding available. If you have additional questions, email danielle@academyLA.com
Options for Paying for Your Tuition
Academy Financing (0%): Many of our students choose to make a down payment on their tuition, and then pay equal monthly installments throughout their tenure. The Academy does not charge interest for this kind of loan, though this loan must be paid in full by graduation.
Private Loans: Some students finance their tuition and fees through private loans. While this is certainly an option, we do recommend talking with our Financial Aid Administrator before you pursue a private loan for your costs.
Federal Aid: There are five kinds of Federal Aid Offered at the Academy. Most students qualify for some Federal Aid, usually in the form of Student Loans. Some students also qualify for pell grants and subsidized loans as well.
More About Federal Aid
Current 2026–27 Federal Student Aid Information
The maximum Federal Pell Grant for the 2026–27 award year is $7,395. The amount an individual student may receive depends on federal eligibility requirements, financial need, enrollment, program length, cost of attendance, and other factors.
Federal student loans first disbursed on or after July 1, 2026, and before July 1, 2027, have the following fixed interest rates:
Direct Subsidized and Direct Unsubsidized Loans for undergraduate students: 6.52%
Direct Parent PLUS Loans: 9.07%
Interest rates apply for the life of the loan. Federal grant amounts, loan interest rates, loan fees, and eligibility requirements are established by the federal government and may change annually.
How to Obtain Federal Aid
Visit StudentAid.gov for the most current federal student aid information.
How to Apply for Federal Student Aid
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, commonly called the FAFSA, at:
https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
The FAFSA is free to complete and is used to determine eligibility for federal grants and student loans. Completing a FAFSA and listing the Academy does not obligate you to enroll.
Academy School Code: 041898
Enter school code 041898 when adding the Academy to your FAFSA. When asked about housing plans, select Off Campus, as the Academy does not provide on-campus housing.
Adding the Academy allows our Financial Aid Department to receive your FAFSA information and provide an individualized estimate of the financial aid for which you may qualify.
Information Needed for the 2026–27 FAFSA
The 2026–27 FAFSA generally uses financial and tax information from 2024. Eligible federal tax information is transferred directly from the IRS after the student and any required contributors provide consent and approval. In limited circumstances, some information may need to be entered manually.
Depending on your FAFSA dependency status, you may be required to invite a parent or other contributor to complete a portion of the application. Each contributor must have their own StudentAid.gov account. A contributor’s participation on the FAFSA does not make that person financially responsible for the student’s education.
Need Help?
The federal student aid process can sometimes feel confusing, and we are happy to assist you, Call 818-701-5799 or email danielle@AcademyLA.com to schedule an appointment with our Financial Aid Director.
Additional Federal Student Aid Resource
Do You Need Money for College or Career/Trade School?
https://studentaid.gov/sites/default/files/do-you-need-money.pdf This official U.S. Department of Education publication provides an overview of grants, loans, eligibility, and the federal student aid application process.
