Discover your path in the beauty, wellness, and healthcare industries. All beauty programs are DPOR-approved and the school is COE-accredited with financial aid available for those who qualify.
AVI Career Training offers a comprehensive range of beauty and wellness programs approved by DPOR (Virginia) and accredited by COE. Federal Financial Aid is available for qualifying programs including Title IV, Pell Grants, Direct Loans, GI Bill®, and WIOA funding.
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Train in skin care, hair, nails, and chemical treatments. Prepares for the Virginia state board exam.
Professional esthetician training in manual and machine facial techniques, skin care, and makeup artistry.
Advanced esthetics: chemical peels, microdermabrasion, IPL facials, and lymphatic drainage techniques.
Also known as Permanent Makeup (PMU). Master microblading, ombre powder brows, lip blush, and eyeliner tattooing using manual and machine techniques.
Cosmetic laser certification: hair removal, photo facials, tattoo removal, and advanced laser techniques.
Permanent hair removal: thermolysis, blend epilation, electrolysis technique, and business development.
Nail technician: manicuring, pedicuring, nail enhancements, and Virginia board exam preparation.
Swedish, deep tissue, sports massage, anatomy & physiology, and professional ethics training.
Six levels (A1–A6), 60 weeks, in-class or online, with TOEFL/IELTS preparation included.
Clinical and administrative training for medical offices — patient care, phlebotomy, EKG, and CCMA national certification prep.
At a Glance
Compare every program at AVI Career Training in one place. Tap any program name for full details.
| Program | Licensing Program | Clock Hours | Full Time / Part Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| ✂️ Cosmetology | Virginia State License (DPOR) | 1,000 | Full Time & Part Time |
| 🧴 Basic Esthetics | Virginia State License (DPOR) | 600 | Full Time & Part Time |
| 💎 Master Esthetics | Virginia State License (DPOR) | 600 | Full Time & Part Time |
| 💅 Nail Technician | Virginia State License (DPOR) | 150 | Full Time & Part Time |
| 🤲 Massage Therapy | Virginia State License | 625 | Full Time & Part Time |
| 🔬 Electrolysis | Professional Certification | 600 | Full Time & Part Time |
| ✏️ Permanent Cosmetic Tattooing | Virginia State License (DPOR) | 200 | Full Time & Part Time |
| ⚡ Laser Technician | Professional Certification | 80 | Full Time & Part Time |
| 🏥 Medical Assistant (CCMA) | National Certification (NHA) | 600 | Full Time & Part Time |
| 🌐 ESL Program | Certificate of Completion | 1,200 | Full Time & Part Time |
Full-time and part-time schedules are available for all programs — call +1 (571) 520-4417 for details, start dates, and enrollment.
Tuition & Fees
Every price below is the full published cost — the Total column already includes tuition, textbooks, supplies and the $100 registration fee. No hidden charges at enrollment.
| # | Program | Clock Hrs | Tuition | Books | Supplies | Total | Federal Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cosmetology | 1,000 | $18,900 | $595 | $990 | $20,585 | Title IV Eligible |
| 2 | Esthetics (Basic) | 600 | $11,700 | $495 | $495 | $12,790 | Title IV Eligible |
| 3 | Master Esthetics | 600 | $11,500 | $495 | $495 | $12,590 | Title IV Eligible |
| 4 | Advanced Esthetic Laser Certification | 900 | $22,590 | $0 | $0 | $22,690 | Title IV Eligible |
| 5 | Cosmetic Laser Technician | 80 | $11,400 | $0 | $0 | $11,500 | Not Eligible |
| 6 | Massage Therapy | 625 | $10,950 | $495 | $495 | $12,040 | Title IV Eligible |
| 7 | Electrolysis | 600 | $10,950 | $295 | $245 | $11,590 | Title IV Eligible |
| 8 | Permanent Cosmetic Tattooing | 200 | $5,850 | $0 | $0 | $5,950 | Not Eligible |
| 9 | English as a Second Language (ESL) | 1,200 | $9,000 | $1,500 | $0 | $10,600 | Pell Grant Only |
| 10 | Nail Technician | 150 | $3,400 | $0 | $500 | $4,000 | Not Eligible |
| 11 | Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) | 600 | $5,250 | $0 | $1,000 | $6,350 | Title IV Eligible |
A $100.00 non-refundable registration fee applies to each program. Textbooks and supplies, once distributed, are not refundable. For the Nail Technician and CCMA programs, the Supplies column reflects the program materials/kit cost.
Eight programs are eligible for federal financial aid (Title IV): Cosmetology, Esthetics (Basic), Master Esthetics, Electrolysis, Massage Therapy, Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), Advanced Esthetic Laser Certification, and English as a Second Language (ESL).
For ESL, only Federal Pell Grants may be awarded — other Title IV aid, including Direct Federal Loans, is not available for that program.
Programs of fewer than 200 clock hours — Nail Technician and Cosmetic Laser Technician — and Permanent Cosmetic Tattooing are not eligible for federal financial aid. Payment plans and other options are available for these programs.
Tuition, fees and eligibility shown here are taken from the AVI Career Training Student Catalog 2026–2027. The catalog is the governing document; if anything differs, the catalog controls.
Financial Aid
Cosmetology, Esthetics (Basic), Master Esthetics, Electrolysis, Massage Therapy, Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), Advanced Esthetic Laser Certification, and ESL are eligible for Federal Title IV Aid. See tuition & fees for every program →
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Scheduling
Mon – Thu
9:30 AM – 5:30 PM (Including Online Hours)
Mon – Thu
5:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Available for all programs — call +1 (571) 520-4417 for details.
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