Catalog

Catalog

Mission Statement
The mission of Marketti Academy of Cosmetology is to provide students with a quality education in the fields of cosmetology, manicuring, esthetics, and instructor training as to prepare them for careers in these fields. Marketti Academy of Cosmetology utilizes both traditional and hands-on learning environments to suit the different learning styles of its students. Instructors and staff are dedicated to creating an energetic atmosphere in which to bring out the full potential of every student.
Facility
Marketti Academy of Cosmetology is situated in a 10,000 square foot building, centrally located in Waterford, Michigan. We offer large classrooms for our cosmetology, manicure, and esthetics programs. Class sizes are small to offer students more individualized attention. Our clinic floor is designed to accommodate 50 students; each student having their own assigned station. We have a student lounge area for breaks, and lunch. There is plenty of parking for both students and clients. 
Admission Requirements - Cosmetology, Manicure, and Esthetics
Requirements for admission into Marketti Academy of Cosmetology are in compliance with the minimum standards set by the Michigan State Board of Cosmetology. Individuals must have a certificate of graduation from a secondary education school or GED. We do not accept the Ability-To- Benefit test. The individual must be over the age of 16. Potential students must also write an essay-500 words or less on one of the following topics:
  • What inspired you to want to enter the beauty industry
  • What uniqueness will you bring to the beauty industry
  • What are you hoping to achieve through your training
Admission Requirements - Instructor, Esthetics Instructor, Manicure Instructor
Individuals interested in becoming a licensed instructor must 1) be at least 17 years of age, 2) have a high school diploma, and 3) have a current cosmetology license, have a current esthetics license, have a current manicure license.
Admission Requirements - Re-entry
Students who have dropped from the program and wish to return within 180 days of their last day of attendance will continue their program where they left off. Students gone for more than 180 days will need to complete an entrance exam to determine their hours.
Admission Requirements - Transfer Students
Marketti Academy of Cosmetology, in compliance with the regulations of the Michigan State Board of Cosmetology, may grant transfer hours. A transfer student will need to have a copy of their previous hours, MPA's, and sign up for an entrance exam. The maximum number of hours granted for all programs will be determined by the student's entrance exam. Students may or may not receive all of their hours.
Non-Discrimination Policy
Marketti Academy of Cosmetology in its admissions, instruction, and graduation policies does not practice any discrimination on the basis of race, creed, religion, financial status, origin of country or residence, sex, age, ethnic origin, or color.
Graduation Requirements for all Programs
In order to graduate, a student must complete the required hours of training for their respective program. The student must have an average grade of 75% in academics and 67% in attendance. The student must also complete all minimum lab sheet assignments and minimum practical applications as laid out by the Michigan State Board of Cosmetology. All tuition must be paid in full to Marketti Academy of Cosmetology. A student will receive his or her diploma upon graduation.
Cosmetology Course Objective
To train and prepare students for the State Board licensing exam and to gain entry into the field of cosmetology as a hair stylist, hair color specialist, platform artist, manicurist, and facial specialist utilizing the Milady Standard textbook and workbooks.
Cosmetology Curriculum
Subject   Theory Hours Practical Hours Total Hours Minimum Practical Application  
(a) Health and safety related to hair care services, skin care services and natural hair cultivation that include all of the following topics:
(i) Anatomy and physiology
(ii) Chemical safety
(iii) Diseases and disorders
(iv) Laws and rules
(v) Occupational safety
(vi) Personal hygiene
(vii) Sanitation
(viii) Equipment, supply and tool safety

100 100 200 Health and safety must include in all practical applications


(b) Hair care services and natural hair cultivation that include all of the following topics:
(i) Arranging
(ii) Artificial hair
(iii) Bleaching
(iv) Cleansing
(v) Curling
(vi) Cutting
(vii) Coloring and bleaching
(viii) Dressing
(ix) Perming
(x) Relaxing
(xi) Singeing
(xii) Straightening
(xiii) Tinting
(xiv) Waving
(xv) Natural hair cultivation

250 800 1050 425


(c) Esthetic services that include all of the following topics:
(i) Beautifying the skin using cosmetic preparations chemicals, and liquids, including body wrapping
(ii) Cleansing the skin with hands and equipment (iii) temporary hair removal
(iv) Facials makeup and eyelashes

50 75 125 25


(d) Manicuring services that include all of the following:
(i) Artificial nails, extensions, and repairs
(ii) Manicuring
(iii) Pedicuring

50 75 125 25






Total
450 1050 1500 475






Manicure Course Objective
To train and prepare students for the State Board licensing exam and to gain entry into the field of manicuring as a nail technician with an emphasis in artificial nails and nail care utilizing the Milady Standard text book and workbooks.
Manicure Curriculum
Subject Theory Hours Practical Hours  


(a) Health and safety related to manicuring services that include all of the following topics:
(i) Anatomy and physiology
(ii) Chemical safety
(iii) Diseases and disorders
(iv) Laws and rules
(v) Occupational safety
(vi) Personal hygiene
(vii) Sanitation
(viii) Equipment, supply, and tool safety
 
 
50 50
100 Health and safety must be included in all practical assignments
(b) Manicuring services that include all of the following topics:
(i) Artificial nails, extensions, and repairs
(ii) Manicuring
(iii) Pedicuring 
125 175
300 50

Total 175 225
400 50
Esthetics Course Objective
To train and prepare students for the State Board licensing exam so that they may gain entry into the field of esthetics as a skin care, make-up, facialist and wax specialist utilizing the Milady Standard text book and workbooks.
Esthetics Curriculum
Subject Theory Hours Practical Hours
Total Hours Minimum Practical Application
(a) Health and safety related to esthetic services that include all of the following topics:
(i) Anatomy and physiology
(ii) Chemical safety
(iii) Diseases and disorders
(iv) Laws and rules
(v) Occuational safety
(vi) Personal hygiene
(vii) Sanitation
(viii) Equipment, supply, and tool safety
50 50
100 Health and safety must be included in all practical applications.


(b) Esthetic services that include the following topics:
(i) Beautifying the skin using cosmetic preparations, chemicals, and liquids, including body wrapping
(ii) Cleansing the skin with hands and equipment
(iii) Temporary hair removal
(iv) Facials, makeup, and eyelashes
125 175
300 50




Total 175 225 400 50
Instructor Course Objective
To train and prepare licensed cosmetology, manicuring, and esthetics students for the State Board licensing exam so that they may gain entry into the field of instructing as a knowledgeable instructor with high teaching standards utilizing the Milady Standard text book and workbooks.
Instructor Curriculum
Subject Theory Hours Practical Hours Total Hours Minimum Practical Application
(a) Orientation and review of the cosmetology curriculum 25 50 75 20
(b) Instruction to teaching
30 0 30 0
(c) Teaching skills that include all of the following topics:
(i) Course outlining and development
(ii) Lesson planning
(iii) Teaching techniques
(iv) Teaching aids
(v) Developing administering and grading examinations
80 85 165 20
(d) Administration skills that include all of the following topics:
(i) Laws and rules
(ii) Record keeping
(iii) School administration


15 10 25 10
(e) Teaching theory and practical hours that include all of the following topics:
(i) Assisting in the clinic and theory classrooms
(ii) Practice teaching in the clinic and theory classroom



0 205 205 40



Total 150 350 500 90
Esthetics Instructor Course Objective
To train and prepare licensed esthetics students for the State Board licensing exam so that they may gain entry into the field of instructing as a knowledgeable instructor with high teaching standards utilizing the Milady Standard text book and workbooks.
Esthetics Instructor Curriculum
Subject Theory Hours Practical Hours Total Hours Minimum Practical Application
(a) One of the following:
(i) For an electrology instructor or electrology limited instructor orientation and review of the electrology curriculum.
(ii) For an esthetics limited specialist instructor orientation and review of the esthetician curriculum
(iii) For a manicuring limited specialist instructor, orientation and review of the manicuring curriculum
(iv) For a natural hair cultivation limited specialist instructor orientation and review of natural hair cultivation curriculum
10 15 25 10
(b) Introduction to teaching 30 0 30 0
(c) Teaching skills that include all of the following topics:
(i) Course outlining and development
(ii) Lesson planning
(iii) Teaching techniques
(iv) Teaching aids
(v) Developing, administering, and grading examinations
80 85 165 20

(d) Administration skills that include all of the following topics:
(i) Laws and rules
(ii) Record keeping
(iii) School administration
15 10 25 10




(e) Teaching theory and practical hours that include all of the following topics:
(i) Assisting in the clinic and theory classrooms
(ii) Practice teaching in the clinic and theory classrooms
0 55 55 15


Total 135 165 300 55
Manicure Instructor Course Objective
To train and prepare licensed manicure students for the State Board licensing exam so that they may gain entry into the field of instructing as a knowledgeable instructor with high teaching standards utilizing the Milady Standard text book and workbooks.
Manicure Instructor Curriculum
Subject Theory Hours Practical Hours Total Hours Minimum Practical Application
(a) One of the following:
(i) For an electrology instructor or electrology limited instructor orientation and review of the electrology curriculum.
(ii) For an esthetics limited specialist instructor orientation and review of the esthetician curriculum
(iii) For a manicuring limited specialist instructor, orientation and review of the manicuring curriculum
(iv) For a natural hair cultivation limited specialist instructor orientation and review of natural hair cultivation curriculum
10 15 25 10
(b) Introduction to teaching 30 0 30 0
(c) Teaching skills that include all of the following topics:
(i) Course outlining and development
(ii) Lesson planning
(iii) Teaching techniques
(iv) Teaching aids
(v) Developing, administering, and grading examinations
80 85 165 20


(d) Administration skills that include all of the following topics:
(i) Laws and rules
(ii) Record keeping
(iii) School administration
15 10 25 10



(e) Teaching theory and practical hours that include all of the following topics:
(i) Assisting in the clinic and theory classrooms
(ii) Practice teaching in the clinic and theory classrooms
0 55 55 15


Total 135 165 300 55
The language of all programs will be taught in English.
Start Dates - Cosmetology -Approx. Length of Course 60 weeks
November 14, 2023
January 30, 2024
February 27, 2024
April 30, 2024
May 28, 2024
June 25, 2024
July 30, 2024
August 27, 2024
September 24, 2024
October 29, 2024
December 3, 2024
January 28, 2025
Start Dates - Manicure- Approx. Length of Course 20 weeks
December 12, 2023
February 20, 2024
April 23, 2024
June 18, 2024

August 20, 2024
October 15, 2024
December 10, 2024

Start Dates - Esthetics - Approx. Length of Course 19 weeks
November 21, 2023
January 23, 2024
April 2, 2024
June 4, 2024
August 13, 2024
October 15, 2024
January 14, 2025

Start Dates - Instructor Training Approx. Length of Course 23 weeks
Start Dates - Esthetics Instructor Approx. Length of Course 14 weeks
Start Dates - Manicure Instructor Approx. Length of Course 17 weeks
All Instructor training start dates coincide with the start dates of the particular program the student will be instructor for (see above).
Class Schedules
Cosmetology: Tuesday through Friday 8:30am - 3:30pm
Monday (mandatory after 350 hours) 8:30am - 1:30pm
Manicure: Tuesday through Friday 8:30am - 1:30pm
Tuesday through Friday
(mandatory after 100 hours) 8:30am - 3:30pm
Esthetics: Tuesday through Friday 8:30am - 3:30pm
Instructor: Tuesday through Friday 8:30am - 3:30pm
Esthetics Instructor: Tuesday through Friday 8:30am - 3:30pm
Manicure Instructor: Tuesday through Friday 8:30am - 1:30pm
Holidays -2023-2024
November 23-24, 2023
December 23, 2023 - January 5, 2024
March 25-29, 2024
May 24-27, 2024
July 1-5, 2024
August 30, 2024 -September 2, 2024
November 28-29, 2024
December 23, 2024 - January 3, 2025
* School will close at 3:30pm on November 22, 2023 and November 27, 2024
School closures for inclement weather will follow Waterford School District. School closures can also be viewed on channel 2 (WJBK), 4 (WDIV) and channel 7 (VVXYZ) and our facebook page.
Tuition
Cosmetology: Application fee $100.00
Kit and Books $1550.00
State fee $15.00
Tuition $17300.00
$18965.00
Manicure: Application fee $100.00
Kit and Books $800.00
State fee $15.00
Tuition $2400.00
$3315.00
Esthetics: Application fee $100.00
Kit and Books $1075.00
State fee $15.00
Tuition $3200.00
$4390.00
Instructor Training: Application fee $100.00
Kit and Books $300.00
State fee $15.00
Tuition $3000.00
$3415.00
Esthetics Instructor: Application fee $100.00
Kit and Books $300.00
State fee $15.00
Tuition $2000.00
$2415.00
Manicure Instructor: Application fee $100.00
Kit and Books $300.00
State fee $15.00
Tuition $2000.00
$2415.00
Scholarship
Marketti Academy of Cosmetology may offer scholarships for our Cosmetology, Manicuring, and Esthetics programs. See the Admissions Director for more details.
Monday Policy
Students may miss a total of three (3) Mondays during their time on the Senior Clinic Floor. Any student who misses more than three Mondays will incur an additional fee per missed Monday to be added onto their tuition. All tuition is to be paid in full to graduate.
Missed Monday fee: Cosmetology $56.00
Tardiness Policy
Students are given until 8:37am to clock in. If you are to be late please call the School and let them know the reason for your delay—this information will then be forwarded to your instructor. However, frequent tardiness (past 8:30am) will require a meeting with a Marketti Academy of Cosmetology staff member and could result in a 3-day suspension (if three tardies in one month).  Students are not to punch in at 8:38 or later.
Missed Time Policy
Cosmetology students are given a 10% missed time allowance. This means that you are given an additional 150 hours to complete your course. This can be used as a bank of hours to draw from for vacations, illnesses, etc. If you are to be absent for more than 14 days it is up to you to fill out a leave of absence form; if you do not, you will be dropped from the program.
Manicuring students are given a 10% missed time allowance. This means that you are given an additional 40 hours to complete your course. This can be used as a bank of hours to draw from for vacations, illnesses, etc If you are to be absent for more than 14 days it is up to you to fill out a leave of absence form; if you do not, you will be dropped from the program.
Esthetics students are given a 10% missed time allowance. This means that you are given an additional 42 hours to complete your course. This can be used as a bank of hours to draw from for vacations, illnesses, etc If you are to be absent for more than 14 days it is up to you to fill out a leave of absence form; if you do not, you will be dropped from the program.
Student instructors are given a 10% missed time allowance. This means that you are given an additional 50 hours to complete your course. This can be used as a bank of hours to draw from for vacations, illnesses, etc. If you are to be absent for more than 14 days it is up to you to fill out a leave of absence form; if you do not, you will be dropped from the program.
Student Esthetics instructors are given a 10% missed time allowance. This means that you are given an additional 30 hours to complete your course. This can be used as a bank of hours to draw from for vacations, illnesses, etc. If you are to be absent for more than 14 days it is up to you to fill out a leave of absence form; if you do not, you will be dropped from the program.
Student Manicure instructors are given a 10% missed time allowance. This means that you are given an additional 30 hours to complete your course. This can be used as a bank of hours to draw from for vacations, illnesses, etc. If you are to be absent for more than 14 days it is up to you to fill out a leave of absence form; if you do not, you will be dropped from the program.
Make-Up Time Policy
All students may make-up time missed when they are a senior student. All Senior students may stay from 3:30pm-4:30pm. If a senior student misses a Monday no make-up time will be allowed for the following week. All students need to inform their instructor if they will be making up time.
Over Contract Policy
If a student goes over contract, meaning you do not finish by your end date on your Student Enrollment Agreement, you will be charged an over contract hourly fee. The hourly fee charged will be; for Cosmetology students $11.26, for Esthetics students $8.00, for Manicure students $5.50 for Instructor students $6.00, for Esthetics Instructor students $6.60, for Manicure Instructor students $6.60. You will also sign a new Student Enrollment Agreement in which you will receive a new end date.
Leave of Absence Policy
Students are entitled to a leave of absence (LOA).  
A student is allowed a combined total of 180 calendar days in any 12 month period for an official leave of absence. 
A leave of absence will be considered for medical, funeral or any unforeseen situations beyond your control. A proper leave of absence form needs to be filled out including the reason for your leave, signed and turned in to the main office prior to your leave, with the appropriate documentation attached.  
If a situation occurs beyond your control and you are not able to fill out the leave of absence form before your absence you are to contact the school and inform them of the situation, and when you will return. At that time the school will write down why this leave is approved. The beginning date of the approved LOA would be determined by the institution to be the first date the student was unable to attend the institution because of the accident. Upon returning you are to fill out the LOA form including your reason for the leave, sign it and attach the appropriate documentation. All leaves must be approved by the main office. Not all leaves will be approved.
There must be a reasonable expectation that the student will return from the LOA. A student will be withdrawn if the student takes an unapproved LOA, or does not return by the expiration of an approved LOA.
There will be no additional institutional charges as a result of an LOA.
A student granted an LOA that meets these criteria is not considered to have withdrawn; and no refund calculation is required at that time.  
Changes to the contract period on the enrollment agreement must in initialed by all parties or an addendum must be signed and dated by all parties.  
At an institution required to take attendance, the withdrawal date for the purpose of calculating a refund is always student’s last day of attendance.
Students returning from a leave of absence or other official interruption of training must return to school in the same satisfactory progress status they had prior to their departure.  
If a student is does not come back when their leave of absence is over or takes an unapproved leave of absence they will be terminated from Marketti Academy of Cosmetology; the withdrawal date for the purpose of calculating a refund is always the student’s last date of attendance. A leave of absence will extend a student’s contract period and maximum time frame by the same number of days taken in the LOA. Changes to the contract period on the enrollment agreement must in initialed by all parties or an addendum must be signed and dated by all parties.  
Forms may be obtained in the main office.

Tuition Payment Policy
Tuition payments are due on the first of the month. You will have until the 7th of the month before a $20.00 late fee is added to your account balance. Payments can be made in the form of a check, money order, cash, or credit card. Checks or money orders are to be made payable to Marketti Academy of Cosmetology and turned into the main office. If you fall behind in your payments please see the main office.
Student File Policy
Guarantee each student (or parent or guardian if the student is a dependent minor) access to that student's records. Require written consent from the student or guardian for release of records in response to each third party request otherwise required by law. Before publishing and/or selling directory information for either the student or guardian such as the name, address, phone number and e-mail address(es) of student, date and place of birth, major field of study, dates of attendance, degrees and awards received, date of graduation, previous school attended, and/or date of graduation from previous school, allow student or guardian to deny authority to publish one or more of those items. Provide access to student and other school record as required for any accreditation process initiated by the institution or by the NACCAS, or in response to a directive of the Commission.
Release of Student Information
Student records are the property of Marketti Academy of Cosmetology. Students have the right to inspect and review their records. Access to the students' records is only granted by written request. If a parent or legal guardian wishes to review a student's file, ledger, or requests any information about a student, the student must fill out a Release of Student Information Form. These forms are available in the main office. This is in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
Campus Safety and Security Report
Every student enrolled at Marketti Academy of Cosmetology will receive a copy of our annual campus safety and security report for the last three years. The crime statistics include any incidents that occurred on campus at our physical location including the side walk and parking lot. If you, a prospective student would like a copy of this report we will send you one upon request.
Refund Policy
In the event a student terminates classes for whatever reason, student will be subject to a termination fee of $150.00. This refund policy applies to tuition and fees charged in the enrollment agreement. Other miscellaneous charges the student may have incurred at the school (EG: extra kit materials, books, products, unreturned school property, etc) will be calculated separately at the time of withdrawal. All fees are identified in the catalog and in the enrollment agreement.
A. Enrollment time is defined as hours the student should have attended from the actual starting date through to the last date of attendance. 
B. Any monies due the applicant or student shall be refunded within 45 days of official cancellation or withdrawal by the student.
Official cancellation or withdrawal shall occur on the earlier of the dates that::
C. An applicant is not accepted by the school and is entitled to a refund of all monies except a non-refundable $100.00 application fee. 
D. A student or legal guardian cancels the contract and demands his/her money back in writing, within three business days of signing the enrollment agreement regardless of whether the student has actually started training. All monies collected by the school are refunded except a non-refundable $100.00 application fee.
E. A student cancels the contract after three business days of signing, but prior to entering classes. In this case, student is entitled to a refund of all monies paid to the school less a non-refundable $100.00 application fee.
F. A student notifies the institution of his/her withdrawal.
G. A student on an approved leave of absence notifies the school that he or she will not be returning. The date of withdrawal determination shall be the earlier of the scheduled date of return from the leave of absence or the date the student notifies the institution that the student will not be returning.
H. A student is expelled by the school.
I. In type D, E, F, or G official cancellation or withdrawals, the cancellation date will be determined by the postmark on written notification, or the date said information is delivered to the school in person.
This policy requires that:
J. Unofficial withdrawals for clock hour students are determined by the school through monitoring clock hour attendance at least every thirty (30) days.
K. Any monies due a student who withdraws from the institution shall be refunded within forty-five (45) days of a determination that a student has withdrawn, whether officially or unofficially.
L. Extra costs are as followed; non-refundable application fee of $100.00, non-refundable State fee of $15.00, non-refundable kit and books fee; $1550.00 for cosmetology, $1075.00 for esthetics, $800.00 for manicure, $300.00 for instructor, $300.00 for esthetics instructor, $300.00 for manicure instructor, PSI exam fee $167.00 payable to PSI. Extra supplies at student discretion.
Program Cancellation Policy:
M. If a course and/or program is canceled subsequent to a student’s enrollment, and before instruction in the course and/or program has begun, the school shall at its option: 
a. Provide a full refund of all monies paid; or
b. Provide completion of the course and/or program.
N. If a school cancels a course and/or program and ceases to offer instruction after students have enrolled and instruction has begun, the school shall at its option;
a. Provide a pro rata refund for all students transferring to another school based on the hours accepted by the receiving school; or
b. Provide completion of the course and/or program; or
c. Participate in a Teach-Out Agreement; pr
d. Provide a full refund of all monies paid
O. If a school closes permanently and ceases to offer instruction after students have enrolled, and instruction has begun, the school must make arrangement for students. The school has its options:
a. Provide a pro rata refund; or
b. Participate in a Teach-Out Agreement
Collection Policy:
P. Any balance left owing will be placed with our collection agency after 90 days. All collection procedures reflect good taste and sound, ethical business practices.
For students who enroll in and begin classes, the following schedule of tuition adjustment will be considered to meet the minimum standards for refunds.

Minimum Tuition Adjustment Schedule
Percentage length completed total length of program, per contract                                      Amount of total tuition owed to school
                                        .01% to 4.9%                                                                                                               20%
                         5% to 9.9%                                                                                                               30%
                       10% to 14.9%                                                                                                             40%
                       15% to 24.9%                                                                                                             45%
                       25% to 49.9%                                                                                                             70%
                       50% to over                                                                                                               100%
Enrollment time is defined as hours the student should have attended from the actual starting date through to the last date of attendance. The refund is based on scheduled hours.
Grading Policy for All Curriculums 

The following factors will be measured to determine academic progress:
Theory work (test grades, homework, etc.) Practical Work, Laboratory Work
Theory and practical work will be graded according to the Milady Standard tests using the following scale
93 - 100 EXCELLENT
85 - 92 VERY GOOD
75 - 84 SATISFACTORY
74 and BELOW UNSATISFACTORY
Students must maintain a satisfactory grade average (minimum of 75% in theory and practical/clinic work) in order to be considered making satisfactory academic progress.

Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy
The Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy is consistently applied to all students enrolled at Marketti Academy of Cosmetology. It is printed in the catalog to ensure that all students receive a copy prior to enrollment. The policy complies with the guidelines established by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS) and the federal regulations established by the United States Department of Education.
NOTE: Students receiving funds under any Federal Title IV financial aid program must maintain satisfactory academic progress in order to continue eligibility for such funds.

EVALUATION PERIODS
Evaluation Periods for meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress is based on actual hours completed and is as follows;
Cosmetology (1500 Clock hours)                                                                               Esthetics (400 Clock hours)  
400 actual hours and 15 week                                                                                200 actual hours and 10 weeks
900 actual hours and 30 weeks                                                                              400 actual hours and 19 weeks
1200 actual hours and 50 weeks
1500 actual hours and 60 weeks

Manicure (400 Clock hours)                                                                                          Instructor (500 hours)
200 actual hours and 10 weeks                                                                               250 actual hours and 10 weeks
400 actual hours and 20 weeks                                                                               500 actual hours and 23 weeks

Esthetics Instructor (300 Clock hours)                                                                          Manicure Instructor (300 Clock hours)
150 actual hours and 7 weeks                                                                                  150 actual hours and 7 weeks  
300 actual hours and 14 weeks                                                                                300 actual hours and 14 weeks  

*Transfer Students-Evaluation periods will be based on actual hours at this institution.
Evaluations will determine if the student has met the minimum requirements for satisfactory academic progress. The frequency of evaluations ensures that students have had at least one evaluation by midpoint in the course.

ATTENDANCE PROGRESS EVALUATIONS

Students are required to attend a minimum of 67% of the hours possible based on the applicable attendance schedule in order to be considered maintaining satisfactory attendance progress. Evaluations are conducted at the end of each evaluation period to determine if the student has met the minimum requirements. The attendance percentage is determined by dividing the total hours accrued by the total number of hours scheduled. At the end of each evaluation period, the school will determine if the student has maintained at least 67% cumulative attendance since the beginning of the course which indicates that, given the same attendance rate, the student will graduate within the maximum time frame allowed. 

MAXIMUM TIME FRAME

The maximum time (which does not exceed 150% of the course length) allowed for students to complete each course at satisfactory academic progress is stated below:

COURSE                                                                                                                                  MAXIMUM TIME ALLOWED 
                                                                                                                                               WEEKS                                 SCHEDULED HOURS
Cosmetology
 (Full time, 29 hrs/wk) - 1500 Hours                                                                                              60 Weeks                                   2250 
Esthetics 
(Full time, 24 hrs/wk) – 400 Hours                                                                                                20 Week                                        600
Manicure 
(Full time, 24 hrs/wk) – 400 Hours                                                                                                19 Week                                        600
Instructor 
(Full time, 24hr/wk) - 500 Hours                                                                                                    23 Weeks                                      745 
Esthetics Instructor
(Full time, 24 hrs/wk) – 300 Hours                                                                                                14 Weeks                                       445
Manicure Instructor
 (Full time, 24 hrs/wk) – 300 Hours                                                                                              17 Weeks                                        445
The institution operates all programs according to the following academic year: 900 clock hours to be completed in 30 academic weeks.

The maximum time allowed for transfer students who need less than the full course requirements or part-time students will be determined based on 67% of the scheduled contracted hours.

Students who have not completed the course within the maximum timeframe will be terminated. Students will be permitted to re-enroll in the program on a cash-pay basis as outlined in the re-enrollment provisions of the institution’s admission’s policy.     

ACADEMIC PROGRESS EVALUATIONS

The qualitative element used to determine academic progress is a reasonable system of grades as determined by assigned academic learning. Students are assigned academic learning and a minimum number of practical experiences. Academic learning is evaluated after each unit of study. Practical assignments are evaluated as completed and counted toward course completion only when rated as satisfactory or better (the computer system will reflect completion of the practical assignment as a 100% rating). If the performance does not meet satisfactory requirements, it is not counted and the performance must be repeated. At least two comprehensive practical skills evaluations will be conducted during the course of study. Practical skills are evaluated according to text procedures and set forth in practical skills evaluation criteria adopted by the school. Students must maintain a written grade average of 75% and pass a FINAL written and practical exam prior to graduation. Students must make up failed or missed tests and incomplete assignments. Numerical grades are considered according to the following scale:
  
93 - 100 EXCELLENT
85 - 92 VERY GOOD
75 - 84 SATISFACTORY
74 and BELOW UNSATISFACTORY

DETERMINATION OF PROGRESS STATUS

Students meeting the minimum requirements for academics and attendance at the evaluation point are considered to be making satisfactory academic progress until the next scheduled evaluation. Students will sign a hard-copy of their Satisfactory Academic Progress Determination at the time of each of the evaluation; this will be placed in their student folder. Students deemed not maintaining Satisfactory Academic Progress may have their Title IV Funding interrupted, unless the student is on warning or has prevailed upon appeal resulting in a status of probation.  

WARNING

Students who fail to meet minimum requirements for attendance or academic progress are placed on warning and considered to be making satisfactory academic progress while during the warning period. The student will be advised in writing on the actions required to attain satisfactory academic progress by the next evaluation. If at the end of the warning period, the student has still not met both the attendance and academic requirements, he/she may be placed on probation and, if applicable, students may be deemed ineligible to receive Title IV funds.

PROBATION

Students who fail to meet minimum requirements for attendance or academic progress after the warning period will be placed on probation and considered to be making satisfactory academic progress while during the probationary period, if the student appeals the decision, and prevails upon appeal. Additionally, only students who have the ability to meet the Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy standards by the end of the evaluation period may be placed on probation. Students placed on an academic plan must be able to meet requirements set forth in the academic plan by the end of the next evaluation period. Students who are progressing according to their specific academic plan will be considered making Satisfactory Academic Progress. The student will be advised in writing of the actions required to attain satisfactory academic progress by the next evaluation. If at the end of the probationary period, the student has still not met both the attendance and academic requirements required for satisfactory academic progress or by the academic plan, he/she will be determined as NOT making satisfactory academic progress and, if applicable, students will not be deemed eligible to receive Title IV funds.

RE-ESTABLISHMENT OF SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS

Students may re-establish satisfactory academic progress and Title IV aid, as applicable, by meeting minimum attendance and academic requirements by the end of the warning or probationary period. 

INTERRUPTIONS, COURSE INCOMPLETES, WITHDRAWALS

If enrollment is temporarily interrupted for a Leave of Absence, the student will return to school in the same progress status as prior to the leave of absence. Hours elapsed during a leave of absence will extend the student’s contract period and maximum time frame by the same number of days taken in the leave of absence and will not be included in the student's cumulative attendance percentage calculation. Students who withdraw prior to completion of the course and wish to re-enroll will return in the same satisfactory academic progress status as at the time of withdrawal. 

APPEAL PROCEDURE

If a student is determined to not be making satisfactory academic progress, the student may appeal the determination within ten calendar days. Reasons for which students may appeal a negative progress determination include death of a relative, an injury or illness of the student, or any other allowable special or mitigating circumstance. The student must submit a written appeal to the school on the designated form describing why they failed to meet satisfactory academic progress standards, along with supporting documentation of the reasons why the determination should be reversed. This information should include what has changed about the student’s situation that will allow them to achieve Satisfactory Academic Progress by the next evaluation point. Appeal documents will 

be reviewed and a decision will be made and reported to the student within 30 calendar days. The appeal and decision documents will be retained in the student file. If the student prevails upon appeal, the satisfactory academic progress determination will be reversed and federal financial aid will be reinstated, if applicable.

NONCREDIT, REMEDIAL COURSES, REPETITIONS
Noncredit, remedial courses and repetitions do not apply to this institution. Therefore, these items have no effect upon the school's satisfactory academic progress standards.

TRANSFER HOURS
With regard to Satisfactory Academic Progress, a student’s transfer hours will be counted as both attempted and earned hours for the purpose of determining when the allowable maximum time frame has been exhausted.

RETURN OF TITLE IV FUNDS

Any student receiving Title IV funds who withdraws or is terminated from the program must have a return of Title IV funds (R2T4) calculation performed. The R2T4 calculation will determine the amount of Title IV funds earned by the student during the payment period. Any unearned funds must be refunded.  
The amount of Title IV funds earned by the student is based upon the length of time the student is scheduled to complete in the payment period. After 60 percent of the payment period has been scheduled to be complete, 100 percent of the Title IV funds are earned. For example, a student with 275 scheduled hours in a 450 hour payment period would be entitled to retain 100 percent of all Title IV disbursed in that payment period (275 hours divided by 450 hours equals 61.11 percent). Title IV funds that could have been disbursed but have not yet been disbursed must be included in the R2T4 calculation. If a student has earned more Title IV funds than have been disbursed, the institution must offer, as a post-withdrawal disbursement, the amount of earned funds. Grant funds will be applied directly to a student’s account if there are unpaid institutional charges such as tuition, or kit fee. A student will not be eligible for a post-withdrawal disbursement if they were terminated from the program for unsatisfactory progress.
A student’s withdrawal date is used to calculate the percentage of the payment period completed and is always the student’s last date of attendance/clocked hours. The date of determination is the earlier of:
1. The date the student failed to return from an approved leave of absence
2. The date the student began the official withdrawal process
3. If the student unofficially withdrew, the day after the 14th calendar day of consecutive absence from school.
Any unearned Title IV funds must be returned to the appropriate program within 45 days of the date of determination. Funds are returned in the following order Unsubsidized Direct Loan, Subsidized Direct Loan, Pell Grant. Any earned Title IV funds that have not yet been disbursed to the student must be offered to the student within 30 days of the date of determination if not applied directly to the student’s account.


Counseling Services Policy
Marketti Academy of Cosmetology has upon request a list of counseling centers for issues that may arise while you are in school. Marketti Academy of Cosmetology staff are not counselors.
Employment Assistance
Graduates of Marketti Academy of Cosmetology are assisted in finding employment through job postings on the student bulletin board. Marketti Academy of Cosmetology does not guarantee employment.
Discipline Policy
Any student who is having a problem needs to follow the following steps to solve their problem:
  1. Speak to your immediate instructor, explain your situation and try to work it out with them.
  2. Speak to the head instructor.
  3. Put in writing what the situation is and what steps you have taken to handle the situation and submit it to the main office. You will then be contacted within 24 hours to schedule an appointment to handle the situation.
Termination Policy
Marketti Academy of Cosmetology will terminate students for any of the following reasons:
  • Stealing
  • Violence against a fellow student or staff member
  • Using or selling illegal drugs
  • Failing to meet satisfactory progress in attendance and academics
  • Missing more than 14 consecutive days without being on a leave of absence
Students must follow all rules and regulations of the school. Failure to do so may result in termination from Marketti Academy of Cosmetology.
Marketti Academy of Cosmetology is licensed by: Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Board of Cosmetology, P.O. Box 30244, Lansing, MI 48909, (517) 241-9258
Marketti Academy of Cosmetology is accredited by: NACCAS (National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, Inc.), The National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts & Sciences is recognized by the United States Department of Education as a 
national accrediting agency for postsecondary schools and departments of cosmetology arts and sciences, and massage therapy. 3015 Colvin Street, Alexandria, VA 22314

Staff
Allison Dunahay Co-Owner/Director of Admissions
Tawny Marketti-Pearson Co-Owner/Director of Education
Lydia WallaceInstructor/Admissions Assistant
Ger Yang Instructor
Jen VanLuven Instructor
Susan Clark Instructor
Cidney Page Instructor
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