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Institute of Advanced Medical Esthetics - Esthetician School Henrico Virginia

Admissions & Enrollment Steps Information to Consider
1. Please be advised that all information you may need is located on the webpage, for your convenience. Please see our programs page for all pricing and curriculum information.

Important items to consider when considering attending a program:
-deciding to make a commitment to attend class and complete the work load to be successful
-having all paperwork organized and complete
-removing all obstacles to your successful completion of the program (financial, study time outside of class needed to master coursework, attendance, work, transportation, childcare)
-understanding how you will pay for the program - do you qualify for financial aid if needed?, if you do not then do you qualify for a bank loan or can you pay out of pocket?

Important additional items to consider when considering attending this school:
-This is a fast paced rigorous curriculum.
-Attendance is mandatory.
-Staff holds students accountable for live & online work - date/time due, hours needed for module & up to a high academic standard.
-You must be able to do work online & have the technology to complete assignments: high speed internet, computer, printer, scanner.
-Please do not apply if you are not ready to work hard and meet the higher standards that we require.


2. If you are wondering how to pay for school at the Institute of Advanced Medical Esthetics - Esthetician School Virginia and need financial aid, you may apply to FAFSA - see information below. Gap funding (any monies not covered by aid) should be secured on your own or planned for. Payment plans must be preapproved. Financial Aid is determined using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on the web. You are welcome to fill out your FAFSA prior to visiting the school so that the Financial Aid department will have an approximate award amount you may qualify for to allow you to preplan financially for attending school.

Students who are currently late on loan payments or have defaulted on previous student loans may not qualify for financial aid. Please notify the school if you are late on student loans or have defaulted.

3. If you would like to enroll and start esthetician class and training, at the Institute of Advanced Medical Esthetics - Esthetician School Virginia, please fill out the contact us form and include all of your information, including when you want to start classes, and ask for an enrollment appointment. During this appointment you will apply and enroll into a specific class start date.
If you wish to begin the process then see our ENROLLMENT CHECK LIST BELOW.

Enrollment Checklist Instructions

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Attention: incorrect or incomplete packets will not be considered for admissions and will not be retained.


ADMISSIONS CHECKLIST
____EMAILED High School transcript showing graduation (or GED) &/or diploma or transcript & other licenses relevant to admissions showing completion of HS or GED. *EMAIL AND HARD COPY
Note: A foreign diploma must be translated into English & evaluated for US equivalency. A foreign diploma in English must also be evaluated for US equivalency. For our files, we require copies of the official foreign diploma or transcripts, a translation of the documents and the Educational Perspectives evaluation, stating that this document is in fact equivalent to a United States High School Diploma. edperspective.org - or use a similar service.
____ EMAILED Short Essay, typed, and submitted on the following topics:
-Why it is important for you to study at the Institute of Advanced Medical Esthetics with Laura Todd.
-Why you should be considered for admissions at this school.
-What steps you will take to ensure you will be a top graduate.
-What is the difference between a basic and master esthetician in your own words.
-Why you are interested in the field of Master Esthetics.
-What are your carrrer goals, what type of job would you like to work in after graduating and list any specific companies.
*EMAIL AND HARD COPY
____EMAILED SCANNED COLOR Copy of Drivers License
*EMAIL AND HARD COPY

ENROLLMENT CHECK LIST
_____$100 registration/enrollment fee
____Approved Payment plan if you need gap funding

FINANCIAL AID CHECK LIST (You may want to apply for aid early to consider how you plan to pay for the class)
___ If you need financial aid, apply to FAFSA. SCHOOL CODE: 041562
- Use the link below to fill out your FAFSA form. If under 24 - parents must apply with you.

FAFSA YEARS NEEDED:

18/19


http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/index.htm (return confirmations of tuition coverage as noted above to the school)

____PARENT PLUS LOAN REQUIREMENT: If you are under 24 years old your parents will need to apply for a parent plus loan in the approximate amount of $6500 basic, $6500 master. to apply go to the following link: www.studentloans.gov.
EMAILED - We need the parent plus loan approval or denial letter emailed to the admissions email address and hard copy sent into the school with your other docs.



NOTE - PLEASE CALL THE 800 # FOR ASSISTANCE ON FAFSA, PARENT PLUS, MPN OR ENTRANCE COUNSELING.



___EMAILED -Fully executed copy of STUDENT MPN: Subsidized/unsubsidized master promissory note PDF

___EMAILED -Fully executed copy of PARENT MPN: Subsidized/unsubsidized master promissory note PDF& if under 24 Plus parent application (in school form) & Plus parent promissory note: Go to this website to electronically sign MPNs is www.studentloans.gov
-You will need your FAFSA pin in order to complete this.

We need the PDF that is generated as a result of your completing the MPN. Please bring in a hard copy with your application & email the PDF to admissions@theinstituteofadvancedmedicalesthetics.com.


___EMAILED -Entrance interview documentation: Printed out confirmation page demonstrating "Confirmation" that you have completed your loan entrance counseling: www.studentloans.gov There is a link in the right hand corner for entrance and exit counseling. You will use the same PIN that you used when you completed your FAFSA.
We need you to attached the email in PDF format.
"congratulations you have successfully completed entrance counseling
for the Institute of Advanced Medical Esthetics"
Please bring in a hard copy with your application & please email this confirmation email to admissions@theinstituteofadvancedmedicalesthetics.com.
__Verification Process - (if required - see school if your application is called up for verification.  To be proactive please use the IRS TAX link up option in your FAFSA).
__Before graduation you must also complete exit counseling: www.studentloans.gov There is a link in the right hand corner for entrance and exit counseling. You will use the same PIN that you used when you completed your FAFSA.

State Board - identification photo needed:

____ 2x2 passport photo - for state board identification purposes - please use an officially recognized Passport Photo Facility. - FEDEX kinkos or Walgreen are good options. Must have a white background.







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DOCUMENTS YOU NEED TO EMAIL
AND FORMAT REQUIRED

Attention: incorrect or incomplete packets will not be considered
for admissions and will not be retained.

SEND ONLY 1 EMAIL WITH PDF ATTACHMENTS
name all attachments with
your last name, and title of document:
ex: Smith High School Diploma

Questions to answer in Body of Email
Name:
Email Address:
Phone #:

Applying for:
Both Basic & Master (this means a smooth immediate transition to master)
Basic Only (this means no master seat is saved for once you graduate from basic and you have to wait until a seat comes open which could be months later)
Master Only -  I attended "__" school and graduated "___" date.  (this means you already have a taken the Basic Class )

Start Date applying for - 1st choice?
Start Date applying for - 2nd choice?
I can start ASAP when there is an opening?

Paying by cash and have certified check to LAT inc?
Paying by cash and Aid?
Paying by Aid: Date applied for aid (should have done before packet is sent and added our school code 041562)?
Paying by Aid: over or under 24?
Paying by Aid: under 24 & I am confirming a plus loan approval or denial letter is attached. 
Confirm FAFSA YEARS 17/18 & 18/19 were both completed?

List of items you have attached:
(Please make sure you have checked the list of items you need and indicate you have attached them by listing below)

Items Every applicant must include attached to  Email
1. HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - PDF
2. ESSAY - PDF
3. COLOR COPY OF DRIVER LICENSE - PDF


Paying by Cash?
1. indicate so in the body of the email (& get a certified check made out to LAT INC at time of enrollment.)


If applying for aid & you are 24 years or older
1. MASTER PROMISSORY NOTE FOR DIRECT LOAN FOR STUDENT fully executed - PDF

2. ENTRANCE COUNSELING CONFIRMATION EMAIL - PDF


If applying for aid & you are NOT 24 years old
1. PARENT PLUS LOAN APPROVAL OR DENIAL LETTER - PDF

2. MASTER PROMISSORY NOTE FOR DIRECT LOAN FOR STUDENT fully executed PDF

3. MASTER PROMISSORY NOTE FOR PARENT PLUS LOAN fully executed PDF

4. ENTRANCE COUNSELING CONFIRMATION EMAIL PDF

EMAIL ADDRESS:
ADMISSIONS @THEINSTITUTEOFADVANCEDMEDICALESTHETICS.COM

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DOCUMENTS YOU NEED TO
bring to the school
AND FORMAT REQUIRED

1. All of the items on the lists above as required.

2. Certified check to LAT INC if paying cash.

3. 2x2 passport photo with white background taken at professional passport photo facility for state board testing.

Financial Aid

Options that may be available to you.

  • Pell Grants - does not need to be repayed.
  • Stafford Loans - must repay loans beginning 6 months after graduation. 
  • PLUS loan (for parents of students under 24)
  • NO SCHOOL PAYMENT PLANS ARE OFFERED.  All checks must be certified checks. 
The loans and grant programs are offered by the U.S. Department of Education to those who qualify.

How students apply for Federal Student Aid and how eligibility is determined

Financial Aid is determined using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on the web.

A student’s financial aid package may include a Federal Pell Grant and Federal Stafford Direct Loan.

You should use FAFSA4caster to learn more about the financial aid process and get an early estimate of your eligibility for federal student aid.


Award years are 6/31/20xx - 7/1/20xx.  Your tax returns determine the award you will receive.  If your enrollment falls over 2 award periods, your 2nd award cannot be forecasted until you have submitted your tax returns and have filled out the FAFSA.  (If you know you made more money the 2nd year then your award may be reduced so you should plan accordingly).







Live Start Dates

Please note that start dates are ONLY available if we have a student graduate by the published date which would allow us to have an open seat.  Because we strive to maintain smaller class sizes, and our students take 48 weeks to complete basic & master esthetics, our start dates are not guaranteed.

Please contract the school to discuss what month you are interested in starting and we will let you know when we are able to provide you an open seat. 


Please call for start dates as we currently only have space when a currently enrolled student graduates. 



Financial Aid Forms

 Verification - Independent Form
*You must use the IRS data tax link on your FAFSA.
Verification - Dependent Form
*You must use the IRS data tax link on your FAFSA.
Income Reduction Form.
*Must submit letter detailing your story and all supporting document such as past years W2's and current years W2's.
Large Debt Form.
*Must submit letter detailing your story and all supporting document of large debt.
Statement of Educational Purposes.
Parent Plus Loan Documents - see the school

Online Class Computer Requirements

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Your computer system needs to meet the following minimum requirements:
1. Operating system: Windows XP or higher for PCs; OS X 10.5 or higher for Macs
2. Computer configuration: 3. Internet connection: DSL or cable connection to the internet.


4. Browser Requirements:
  • Mozilla Firefox works best with Moodle. Other browsers such as Internet Explorer or Safari may be used, but may not support all functionalities in Moodle, such as online quizzes and the HTML editor.
  • All browsers should have JavaScript, Cookies, and Pop-ups enabled (do not block Pop-ups).
5. Software Recommendations (Click the links below to download these applications if they are not already installed on your computer) 6.  All large file PDF submissions must be compressed prior to emailing using www.pdfcompressor.com or a similar  software. 

Live Class  - lap top & head phones required