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Thank you for your interest in our academy. We saw you were interested in one of our programs and want to help.
This email contains a lot of information on our programs, enrolling procedures, our hours, and financial aid. You may also text/call 724-625-3691 to speak to someone directly or you may email us at: enroll@foutainofyouthacademy.edu
Our Academy has been approved and certified to receive VA Benefits for our students. Learn about these and other education and training programs administered by VA or start your application now:
Learn about these and other education and training programs administered by VA or your application now:
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® offers higher education and training benefits to Veterans, Servicemembers, and their families who served after Sept. 10, 2001.
These other VA education and training programs offer various education and training benefits or increased benefits to certain Reservists and Veterans and their survivors and dependents:
HOURS WE ARE OPEN:
We are open Mon-Thurs 9-9, Fri 9-5, Sat 10-4 in Squirrel Hill.
Bellevue hours are 8-4 Monday thru Friday.
ATTENDANCE:
You can attend either school or both.
You can go part time or full time, but it is all FLEX TIME which means you make your own schedule during the hours we are open
START DATES:
New classes start every Monday – you can start as soon as your financial aid is complete and/or a payment arrangement has been made.
FINANCIAL AID:
Your program may qualify for financial aid. You will want to do your 22-23 FASFA and please use the DRT (Data Retrieval Tool) IRS BUTTON so you are not as likely to get selected for verification. It’s also best not to skip any of the questions.
Below is the link to FAFSA:
https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
In about 3 days we will get your FASFA report. It’s best to tourafter that so when you see the academy you can learn about your funding, too.
Verifications:
If you are chosen for some verifications-typically it is just a few signatures, although some additional documentation may be required.
The most common document required is a signed tax return or tax return transcript.
OFFICIAL Tax Return Transcripts (2020) and Wage and Labor Statements (2020) for verification are easy to retrieve by logging on to:
https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript
Or going to the IRS office and/or calling them (412) 365-5667. They will ask verifying questions that were from your 2020 taxes or you may have to create a Real ID to log on if you don’t have a login already.
LAST FINANCIAL AID STEP:
Complete a Master Promissory Note (MPN)
Complete Loan Counseling
https://studentaid.gov/entrance-counseling
Neither commit you to a school, but both are required to finalize your financial aid process
Our ESTHETICIAN, NAIL TECH AND COMBO PROGRAM:
Neither the Esthetician northe Nail Tech program taken individually qualifies for FEDERAL financial aid unless you do both together. The STATE does have a program called PA FORWARD that offers student loans at a reasonable rate. You do not have to start paying them off until 6 months after you graduate, but it is credit based. If you do not qualify you may be able to have a co-signer.
Below is the link to PA FORWARD:
We do have an Esthetician-Nail Tech Combo program that does qualify for Federal financial aid. With financial aid for most people it’s like getting the Nail Tech program for free (82% off).
The Esthetician program is $9,655. This includes: Books, laptop, online program, Mac Pro Cosmetics kit, Bella Lash training and Kit, Dermalogica Kit and training, Wood Lamp, wax kit, brow kit, supplies and more.
The Nail Tech program costs $5,655 which includes everything: kit, tuition, laptop, books, online program, and supplies
ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS:
High School Diploma /transcript or GED
Currentdriver’s license or State ID or Passport
I recommend locating them now because if you are missing one or more it can take weeks or even months to get a replacement.
Download our app below and use the secure portal to upload them and your tax documents.
SCHEDULING A TOUR:
The link below is for scheduling a tour:
www.vagaro.com/fountainofyouthstudenttours
I recommend doing all of the above items prior to touring if possible (although, if you are not loving doing FASFA our Financial Aid team will do it for you on your tour)
If it is done before you come on the tour the Financial Aid Administrator will be able to go over your funding.
ALREADY TOURED?
Please email our Financial Aid TEAM: enroll@fountainofyouthacademy.eduThey need your: START DATE, whether you want to be PART TIME OR FULL TIME, and which PROGRAM you would like to do. You will receive an email once your FASFA report comes in and some corresponding emails will come from DOCUSIGN. Please, check your spam from time to time
Length of Programs:
Full time is 32 hours a week and Part time is 20 hours per week. The state allows a maximum of 40 hours per week and 8 hours a day.
Nail Tech: 200 hours/ 5-10 weeks depending on if you are full or part time
Esthetician: 300 hours / 8-16 weeks depending on if you are full or part time
Esthetician & Nail Tech Combo: 600 hours/16-32 weeks depending on if you are full or part time
Cosmetology: 1250 hours/34-68 weeks (7.5 to 16 months)depending on if you are full or part time
Natural Hair Braiding: 300 hours/ 8-16 weeks depending on if you are full or part time.
Natural Hair Braiding & Nail Tech Combo: 600 hours/16-32 weeks depending on if you are full or part time
Unlike the other schools: Our Cosmetology program includes the entire Esthetician program and the entire Nail Tech program. You will be in the same classes with both, but you learn hair, too.
If I haven’t answered all of your questions again, please feel free to call/text 724-625-3691 where a live person will answer your questions, or you may email us at: enroll@foutainofyouthacademy.edu
For other information please visit: www.fountainofyouthacademy.edu
We look forward to meeting you and helpingwith your beauty professional journey.
Cheri Herold
Admissions
Fountain of Youth Academy
“A Better Education for a Better Career”
724-625-3691
Fountain of Youth Academy financial aid representatives will help you find the options available to you. Students enrolled in most programs are eligible to apply for federal financial assistance through Title IV of the Higher Education Act, which includes federal grants (which do not have to be repaid) and low-cost federal loans (with payments beginning after you have been out of school for six months). Our professional staff can help determine if you qualify. There are so many affordable ways to finance your future. Let us help you explore the option that works best for you.
MARS code is 04236800
Pittsburgh code is E40472
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) at www.FAFSA.gov.
This is your first step in getting student aid. You must do this every year.
To begin your financial aid process (both grants and student loans).
Our Academy has been approved and certified to receive VA Benefits for our students. Learn about these and other education and training programs administered by VA or start your application now:
Learn about these and other education and training programs administered by VA or your application now:
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® offers higher education and training benefits to Veterans, Servicemembers, and their families who served after Sept. 10, 2001.
These other VA education and training programs offer various education and training benefits or increased benefits to certain Reservists and Veterans and their survivors and dependents:
You may refer yourself to OVR at the CWDS website.
The Pennsylvania Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, or OVR, provides vocational rehabilitation services to help persons with disabilities prepare for, obtain, or maintain employment. OVR provides services to eligible individuals with disabilities, both directly and through a network of approved vendors. Services are provided on an individualized basis. The OVR counselor, during face-to-face interviews, assists customers in selecting their choice of vocational goals, services and service providers. An Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE) is developed, outlining a vocational objective, services, providers and responsibilities. Certain services are subject to a Financial Needs Test (FNT) and may require financial participation by the customer. Counseling and guidance, diagnostic services, assessments, information and referral, job development and placement, and personal services such as readers or sign language interpreters are provided at no cost to the individual. Also, by law OVR customers receiving Social Security benefits for their disability (SSI, SSDI) are exempt from OVR’s Financial Needs Test.
Statewide there are 21 District Offices staffed with trained, professional Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors which serve Pennsylvania in all 67 counties. The Hiram G. Andrews Center in Johnstown provides vocational training and comprehensive rehabilitation services to people from across the state. OVR’s Bureau of Blindness and Visual Services also provides specialized services to blind and visually impaired individuals. These services are designed to increase an individual’s independence and employability. OVR’s central administrative offices in Harrisburg provide technical assistance to local district offices in order to improve service delivery.
Types of Vocational Rehabilitation Services
OVR provides a wide range of services to eligible applicants. Some services can help you overcome or lessen your disability; others can directly help you prepare for a career. The services you receive will be arranged to meet your individual needs. Not everyone will need every service. OVR services include:
Diagnostic Services: Medical, psychological, and audiological examinations and tests used to better understand your disability and your needs for specific types of services.
Vocational Evaluation: Aptitude, interest, general ability, academic exams, work tolerance, and “hands-on” job experience used to understand your vocational potential.
Counseling: Vocational counseling will help you to better understand your potential, to rely on your abilities, to set realistic vocational goals, to change them when necessary, to develop successful work habits, and to begin a satisfying career. Counseling is available throughout your rehabilitation program.
Training: Education to prepare you for a job including, but not limited to, basic academic, vocational/technical, college, on-the-job training, independent living skills, and personal and work adjustment training.
Restoration Services: Medical services and equipment such as physical and occupational therapy, wheelchairs, and automobile hand controls can be provided to enable you to pursue and achieve employment.
Placement Assistance: Counseling, job-seeking programs, job clubs, and job development used to increase your ability to get a job. You will receive ideas, practice, and advise on finding job leads, filling out applications, getting interviews for a job, and on how to interview. Your counselor may also give you job leads or contact employers about available tax credits and hiring incentives. The more contacts with employers you make, the better your chances are of finding a job. For more details, go to our Services for Job Seekers page.
Assistive Technology: Assistive technology includes a wide range of devices and services that can empower persons with disabilities to maximize employment, independence and integration into society. OVR can assist an individual with a disability in effectively selecting and acquiring appropriate assistive technology. OVR can arrange for a consultant to evaluate your situation and to make appropriate recommendations. OVR also operates and maintains our own Center for Assistive and Rehabilitation Technology (CART) at the Hiram G. Andrews Center. There is no charge for evaluation and vocational counseling services through OVR. Based upon your financial needs, you may have to contribute to the cost of assistive technology devices and services. For more details, visit our Assistive Technology page.
Support Services: Other services are provided for eligible persons if they are necessary for you to start and maintain employment. Such services may include:
Room, board, and transportation costs during an evaluation or while completing a rehabilitation program.
Occupational tools, licenses, or equipment.
Home modifications, adaptive or special household equipment in order to help you get ready to go to and be on time for your job.Van or car modifications, including special driving devices or lifting devices to enable you to travel to your job.
Personal care assistance provided to help you with your daily needs in order to enable you to participate in a vocational rehabilitation program.
Job site modifications that will enable you to get and keep a job. Independent living training to provide the means for you to become more self-sufficient and thereby make it possible for you to participate in employment.
Text Telephone (TT), signaling devices, hearing aids, and interpreters services may be provided to help you communicate.
Specialized services such as Rehabilitation Teaching, and Orientation and Mobility Training for persons who are blind or visually impaired.
What if I have Questions or Complaints?
OVR will facilitate your rehabilitation program. Don’t hesitate to ask questions about anything. You are entitled to the best service that OVR can give you. Your comments, suggestions, and criticisms are important.
If you are an applicant or a customer of OVR and are dissatisfied with a determination or service OVR is providing, you may file an appeal.
Appeal Procedures: A written request for a hearing must be made within thirty (30) days. This request must be mailed to or filed with the Director:
Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation
Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
1521 North Sixth Street
Harrisburg, PA 17102
An impartial hearing officer will be assigned to hear and decide your case. You will be given the opportunity for an informal administrative review prior to the impartial hearing. At any time during your program you may contact the Client Assistance Program for help.
Projects & Initiatives
Comprehensive Workforce Development System (CWDS)
NEW CLASSES START EVERY MONDAY
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