Sometimes it’s necessary to get a little help when it comes to funding your future. We want every student to be able to thrive both during school and after graduation. That’s why offering financial aid is so important to us.

*For a more detailed explanation of Financial Aid, student loans and grant dollars, please contact our Financial Aid Office at 678-990-0762 ext. 227. Financial Aid is available only to those students that qualify.

Determine Financial Need

The basis of determining a student’s financial needs begins with an analysis of the financial status of the student’s and/or the parent’s income. This analysis is accomplished by completing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) distributed by the U.S. Department of Education. Learn more on the fafsa.ed.gov website or hotline 1.800.4.FED-AID. When entering your personal information on the FAFSA website, please include our school code: 041509, then we can go over your financial aid options with you.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Have a financial need
• Have a High School Diploma or GED
• Be a U.S. Citizen or eligible non-citizen
• Have a valid Social Security Number
• Register with Selective Service

About FAFSA

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is available online at www.FAFSA.ed.gov, or in paper form from high school counselors and at public libraries. The amount of the award depends upon the determination of the student’s eligibility, his or her enrollment status, cost of attendance, and payment schedule issued by the US Department of Education, Office of Student Financial Assistance.

Scholarships

• • Previous Education Scholarship

When a student has had previous education and training in an accredited high school
cosmetology program, with proof of a high school transcript of cosmetology hours of at
least 350 hair hours, they are eligible to receive a scholarship for prior education in high school. These hours cannot be transferred to this school. Unearned scholarships are forfeited when withdrawal occurs.

• • High School Scholarship (Maxwell/Loganville)

There are certain periods and criteria when scholarships may apply to tuition costs. Students must fill out an application and if they pay cash, the scholarships can apply. In addition, students with proof of a high school transcript of cosmetology hours of at least 350 hair and hair theory hours will receive a scholarship for prior education in high school. These hours cannot be transferred to this school. Unearned scholarships are forfeited when withdrawal occurs.

Other Funding Options

Grants

We offer ACE Grants at Keune Academy.

• • • An ACE Grant is a grant awarded specifically by the American Association of Cosmetology. It’s designed to help you start your cosmetology career and can help cover up to $1,500 of your tuition. This is the first industry-wide scholarship effort designed to encourage qualified students to apply for cosmetology school.

Career Training Smart Option Student Loan

The Smart Option loan is a private, credit-based loan with multiple flexible repayment options. There are also competitive interest rate options available. This loan covers expenses that are not covered by scholarship or federal student aid. Visit their website at www.salliemae.com for more information on their programs.

GI Bill Benefits

Keune Academy by 124 programs are approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs. The *GI Bill ® was created to help active service members and veterans cover the cost of education. There are several programs that fall under the GI Bill ® . Funding is given based on each individual’s eligibility and duty status. Visit their website at www.gibill.va.gov for more information on their programs.

*GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill

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