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World A Cuts Beauty & Barber Institute
World A Cuts Beauty & Barber Institute provides the following consumer information to ensure transparency, informed enrollment, and compliance with federal and Pennsylvania state requirements.
Financing & Military Benefits
World A Cuts Barber Institute is a VA-Certified institution and offers approved programs to assist eligible current and former military personnel in utilizing their GI Bill® education benefits.
Students are encouraged to contact the admissions office for additional details regarding eligibility and benefit usage.
Program Completion & Success Rates
Program Length
Full-time students are able to complete the program within a 9-month period, depending on attendance and satisfactory academic progress.
Completion Data
- Students completing the program between 9/1/2020 – 8/31/2021: fewer than ten (10) students
- Students completing the program between 9/1/2021 – 8/31/2022: fewer than fifteen (15) students
Job Placement & Employment Disclosure
Upon graduation, all students have the opportunity to work with the school’s job placement counselor for assistance with employment opportunities in the field.
While World A Cuts makes every reasonable effort to assist graduates, employment is not guaranteed.
Employment Outcomes (9/1/2021 – 8/31/2022):
Placement Rate: 100%
Licensure Rate: 100%
Institutional Performance Rates
Current Year: 2022–2023
Graduation Rate: 85.71%
Placement Rate: 100%
Licensure Rate: 100%
Completion of a program does not guarantee licensure. Licensure requires successful completion of the applicable Pennsylvania State Board examination.
Program Tuition Breakdown
Academic Year: 2024–2025
Barber Program
Tuition: $18,900.00
Books & Materials: $1,500.00
Registration Fee: $100.00
State Board Fee: $192.00
Total Program Cost: $20,692.00
Teacher Program
Tuition: $18,900.00
Books & Materials: $1,000.00
Registration Fee: $100.00
State Board Fee: $192.00
Total Program Cost: $20,192.00
Crossover Program (695 Hours)
Tuition: $10,508.00
Books & Materials: $1,500.00
Registration Fee: $100.00
State Board Fee: $192.00
Total Program Cost: $12,300.00
Additional Fees
Reinstatement / Re-Entry Fee: $150.00
Withdrawal Fee: $150.00
Overcharge Fee: $15.12
Note: State Board fees are not included in tuition costs and are subject to change.
Indirect Costs (Estimated)
These costs are not paid to the school and may vary by student:
Off-Campus Room & Board: $9,156
Other Indirect Expenses: $6,227
Licensure Disclosure (Pennsylvania)
World A Cuts Beauty & Barber Institute programs are designed to meet the educational requirements for licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Students seeking licensure in another state are responsible for verifying that program requirements meet that state’s licensing standards.
Student Complaint Procedure (Pennsylvania Required)
Students are encouraged to resolve concerns through the school’s internal complaint process. Complaints should be submitted in writing to the school administration.
If a complaint cannot be resolved at the institutional level, students may contact:
Pennsylvania State Board of Barber Examiners
Pennsylvania Department of State
Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs
(Contact details may be provided upon request or linked directly.)
Access to Consumer Information
Prospective and enrolled students have the right to review institutional documents including:
- School Catalog
- Enrollment Agreement
- Refund and Cancellation Policy
- Program Disclosures
- Licensure Information
Documents are available upon request through the admissions or administrative office.