Debt-Free Licensure and Workforce Outcomes in Cosmetology Education: An Empirical Case Study of a Non-Title IV Training Model – DECEMBER 2025
Abstract Cosmetology education in the United States occupies a unique position within postsecondary education, characterized by short program lengths, occupational licensure requirements, and a high concentration of proprietary institutions. Despite these features, a majority of cosmetology schools participate in federal Title IV student aid programs, resulting in substantial federal loan and grant disbursements to students … Read more