Written Clarity Before Enrollment • Louisville, KY
✓ Page reviewed & current as of July 24, 2026
Program Costs, Incentives & Payment Options
We publish our numbers openly so you can compare your options with confidence — every program, every figure, and every condition on one page. Final terms are always confirmed in your current written enrollment agreement before you sign or pay.
Current Program Costs at a Glance
Kentucky sets the required training hours for each license. LBA shows both the full listed cost and the conditional reduced-cost figure available to eligible students who meet all written discount and incentive conditions.*
| Program | KY Required Hours | Full Listed Cost | Conditional Reduced Cost* | Potential Savings | % Saved | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nail Technology | 450 | $8,325.50 | $3,800.00 | $4,525.50 | 54% | Enroll Now → |
| Esthetics / Skin Care | 750 | $14,174.00 | $6,100.00 | $8,074.00 | 57% | Enroll Now → |
| Cosmetology (Hair, Nail, Skin) | 1,500 | $27,025.50 | $6,250.50 | $20,775.00 | 77% | Enroll Now → |
| Beauty Instructor | 750 | $12,675.50 | $3,900.00 | $8,775.50 | 69% | Enroll Now → |
| Shampoo Styling | 300 | $5,890.00 | $2,890.00 | $3,000.00 | 51% | Enroll Now → |
| Eyelash Extension (2 days) | 16 | $2,500.00 | $900.00 | $1,600.00 | 64% | Enroll Now → |
| 80-Hour Brush-Up Course | 80 | Required by KY State Board in certain cases (including after three exam failures). Books and kits are additional. | Enroll Now → | |||
Nail Technology
450 KY required hours
$8,325.50$3,800.00
$4,525.50 saved (54%)
Esthetics / Skin Care
750 KY required hours
$14,174.00$6,100.00
$8,074.00 saved (57%)
Cosmetology (Hair, Nail, Skin)
1,500 KY required hours
$27,025.50$6,250.50
$20,775.00 saved (77%)
Beauty Instructor
750 KY required hours
$12,675.50$3,900.00
$8,775.50 saved (69%)
Shampoo Styling
300 KY required hours
$5,890.00$2,890.00
$3,000.00 saved (51%)
Eyelash Extension (2 days)
16 KY required hours
$2,500.00$900.00
$1,600.00 saved (64%)
80-Hour Brush-Up Course
80 hours — required by KY State Board in certain cases (including after three exam failures). Books and kits additional.
*Conditional reduced-cost figures are available to eligible students who meet all written discount and incentive conditions. The current written student contract controls all costs, policies, payment obligations, and enrollment terms. No web page, screenshot, or older statement applies a discount by itself.
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Your License Clock Starts the Day You Do.
There is no semester to wait for. No waiting list. No “maybe next fall.” The day your enrollment paperwork is done, you can be in class — earning real hours that count toward your Kentucky license.
Every Hour You Show Up Counts
Attendance hours are recorded and reported under Kentucky requirements toward your program. Your effort is documented — every hour is part of your official record.
You Start Becoming a Professional on Day One
From your very first day, you study safety and sanitation — the heart of the state exam. You do not wait to become a professional. You start becoming one today.
Start at Your Own Pace
Whenever you are ready, your hours begin counting. The students who finish are not the luckiest or the smartest — they are simply the ones who started, at whatever pace fit their life.
Everything Points to Your License
Every hour of every LBA program is built around Kentucky licensing readiness — theory, practical skill, sanitation, and exam preparation.
Your future does not need a semester — Text 502-625-5531 to start
Enroll Today. Start Immediately. Every Hour Counts.
LBA runs open enrollment — no semesters, no waiting lists. Once your written enrollment is complete, you can begin right away. And because licensing is the entire focus, your clock starts on day one.
1 Hour Attended = 1 Hour Reported
Every clock hour you complete at LBA is officially recorded and reported to the Kentucky State Board of Cosmetology toward your license requirement. Nothing is wasted.
Safety & Sanitation From Day One
Licensing study begins immediately — starting with safety and sanitation, the foundation of every Kentucky Board exam. The sooner you start, the sooner you master it.
Waiting Costs You Hours
Every week you wait is hours not accumulated toward your 450, 750, or 1,500-hour requirement. Starting sooner is the single best way to finish sooner.
100% State-Licensing Focused
Every LBA program is built entirely around Kentucky Board licensure — theory, practical, sanitation, and exam readiness. No filler. License first.
Payment Plans & Late Fees
Monthly payments of any amount over $100 are permitted. The full program balance (minus documented incentives or discounts) must be paid before graduation is granted. Late fees are based on your monthly payment amount:
The remaining balance may change based on payments made, late fees incurred, and documented incentive or discount activity. Staying current avoids penalties and supports on-time completion.
What Affects Your Final Number
Incentives & Scholarship-Like Support
Reserved for students who qualify — typically after other funding options (federal aid, military benefits, Kentucky vocational rehabilitation, grants) are exhausted. Support is earned through consistent attendance and progress:
- Clocking in and leaving without clocking out: 1st incident voids $100; 2nd voids $200; 3rd voids the entire scholarship.
- Continued violations may result in withdrawal from the program.
Books, Kits & Materials
Student kits, books, and CIMA/Milady Online Theory access may be included in certain discount packages at the School’s discretion, for Kentucky licensing-exam preparation. Practice consumables (paper towels, cotton, nail/skin/hair supplies, tools) are each student’s own responsibility — purchase from any vendor you choose.
Attendance (Kentucky Board Rule)
Kentucky requires attendance at least once every two weeks — missing two consecutive weeks results in withdrawal. LBA’s flexible scheduling means weekly attendance as agreed with your instructor, not extended absence.
Transfer Students
Transfer students purchase the LBA CIMA-Online Course (theory) and Student Tool Kits (practical), and should expect a shorter, more intensive enrollment. Scholarships and discounts on books, kits, or fees do not apply to transfers. Confirm your credit hours with the Kentucky State Board: kbc@ky.gov.
Foreign Diplomas
Students with foreign high school or college documents must submit the original plus a photo, and pay in full for Board-approved translation and validation before enrollment — no exceptions. LBA can handle the process with Kentucky Board-approved agencies. Questions: study@LouisvilleBeautyAcademy.net or text 502-625-5531.
Licensing Focus First
Licensing-exam readiness is the primary objective: students complete theory (CIMA) and practical exam preparation before advancing to professional salon services.
Affordability Review
Comparing written information from another school? You are welcome to ask us for an affordability review. Any adjustment, discount, or incentive must be approved by LBA and documented in your current written record — which protects you as much as it protects the school.
Read the Actual Contracts & Catalog
You are welcome to read our actual enrollment agreements and student catalog before you visit, before you ask a question, and before you sign anything. We publish them because you deserve time to review them calmly, with your family if you wish.
- Student Contract / Enrollment Agreement — Cosmetology
- Student Contract / Enrollment Agreement — Esthetics
- Student Contract / Enrollment Agreement — Nail Technology
- Student Contract / Enrollment Agreement — Beauty Instructor
- School Student Catalog
- Student Document Center (all programs, including Shampoo Styling and Eyelash Extension)
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This page is public information only. Current tuition, fees, deposits, supplies, discounts, incentives, payment plans, and enrollment obligations must be confirmed in current written Louisville Beauty Academy documents before a student relies on them. Making a payment does not by itself create enrollment, apply a discount, or change a signed agreement unless accepted and confirmed by LBA in the student’s current written record. Form submission or text follow-up does not by itself enroll a student, apply a discount, guarantee licensure, or create a contract. Current written school documents, signed agreements, Kentucky Board of Cosmetology requirements, PSI rules, and applicable law control.
