THIS PROGRAM UTILIZES A SELECTION PROCESS TO IDENTIFY STUDENTS ELIGIBLE TO REGISTER.

Unlike other MTECH programs that allow interested students to register from the website, this program uses a pre-registration process to select students for registration.

SNAPSHOT

The Mountainland Technical College Cosmetology Program is a highly competitive program that prepares students to attempt licensure with the State of Utah to become a licensed Cosmetologist. Upon completion, successful students will also receive an MTECH Program Certificate in Cosmetology.

Must have a social security number to be eligible for licensure.

TUITION & FEES

SCHEDULE

DAY (JANUARY, JUNE, AUGUST):
7:30am–2:00pm, Tues–Fri
6:30am–3:00pm, Sat

EVENING:
4:00pm–9:00pm, Mon–Thurs
6:30am–3:00pm, Sat

Hybrid: online theory work will be required. You need to be committed to be able to do at least 5 hours of work from home each week.

REGISTRATION DATE	START DATE
10/19/2021	01/18/2022
01/19/2022	03/21/2022
03/22/2022	06/01/2022

HOW IT WORKS

APPLY TO MTECH AND RECEIVE STUDENT ID NUMBER
FULFILL ALL ENTRANCE ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS
SUBMIT PRE-REGISTRATION FORM (a new form must be submitted for every selection date. For every previous submission, students will earn additional opportunities to be selected.)
If chosen, you will be notified via email on the registration date listed under snapshot.
If chosen as an alternate, you will be put on a waitlist and any students vacating their spot may enable you to register.
Each time you submit a pre-registration form and are not chosen, your chances will increase on the next selection/registration date.
All pre-registration forms must be submitted by 5:00 pm the Friday before the registration date. No submissions will be accepted after that date and time.

Why can't I just register for this program? This program is highly competitive and requires a selection process for registration. By submitting your pre-registration form, for each registration date, you will be put on a list that will enable MTECH to electronically select students who will be approved to register. You will be notificed via email, on the indicated registration date, of your status. If you do not have all required steps completed you will lose your ability to register. If you do not pay your tuition (if applicable) and fees, by the date indicated, you will lose your ability to register. A list of alternate students, who will be allowed to register if someone forfeits their spot will be chosen and students will be notified in order of selection. REMEMBER-you must fill out the pre-registration selection form for EVERY registration date to be eligible for the selection process. Prior submissions will give you an advantage in selection. However, if you skip a registration, your prior registration attempts will return to ZERO. All pre-registration forms must be submitted by 5:00 pm the Friday before the registration date. No submissions will be accepted after that date and time.
How long does this Program take me? Depending on the schedule you choose (Day or Night) you can expect anywhere from 12-18 months to complete the Cosmetology Program, 9-12 months to complete the Hair Design Program and 3-4 months to complete the Nail Technician Program. This program is a Dedicated Entry/Open Exit program which means you may start with one group but at about 900 hours, you will begin to move at your own pace. This means you may move faster or slower depending on the time you are engaged in the Program
I am a Junior in HS-Can I take this program? Because this program is highly competitive, we do not allow Juniors to enroll. You may attempt to be selected for enrollment as soon as you complete your junior year.
Which location should I choose? This all depends on you? Normally, the choice is determined by where you reside. However, there are some prospective student who don't care where they attend and will attend any location that they are selected for. Please know that you will not be able to change locations once you are selected and registered for a specific location.
How can I pay for this program? The Cosmetology and Hair Design program are Federal Financial Aid eligible. The Nail Technician is not Federal financial aid eligible. If you are an Adult, you need to follow the steps found on the Financial Aid webpage to determine if you are eligible for funding prior to filling out your pre-registration selection form. If you are in High School and have a fee waiver, please make sure you have arranged to have that communiated to MTECH once you have been selected and prior to the deadline of the specific registration period you are submitting your pre-registration selection form for. If you have any other third party sponsors, they must be ready to also submit payment prior to the deadline of the specific registration period you are submitting your pre-registration selection form for. If you do not have any of the above, if you are selected you have until the Friday after the registration date to complete your registration and submit all payment for tuition (if applicable) and program fees or you will be removed from the selection and an alternate will be put in your place. Questions? Call Student Services @ 801.753.6282.
How do I apply to be a student at MTECH? For Admissions questions, please visit our Admissions webpage
What is a Transfer Credit Opportunity? This program is eligible to transfer for credit to other State of Utah Higher Education Insitutions. Please visit the Transfer Webpage for more information.
Why do I need a social security number? To become licensed in the State of Utah, you are required to have a valid social security number.
What is the Application Fee? Every student enrolling in a program must pay a $40 Application Fee at the time of registration. This is non refundable.
What is the Facilitiee Fee? The facility fee enables you to use our parking, technology and building. There are not seperate fees for this as in other institutions. All fees for the general use of facilities is included.
What does the Program Fee Cover? This fee covers your books, electronic e-book codes and all costs associated with your tools and kit required for your program. The program fees also cover one attempt to take the written and practical State of Utah licensing exams as well as the licensing fee. You must attempt your exams within 90 days of complete your Program or the fees will expire. The only other fees that may be required is for additional mannequins if you find you need one. This entire program fee is non-refundable since the items you receive, once opened, cannot be returned, sold or used by another person.
TUITION Tuition is not paid by students who are enrolled in HS. Once a highschool student graduates, or their highschool class graduates, tuition will then be required. Tuition is charged by the clock hour. Tuition rates vary by year and the current tuition rate can be found on the Tuition and Fees webpage
What is PRE-PAID LEAVE? Students are allowed personal, sick or vacation time in addition to the hours required state training. Adult students pay for these additional hours in advance but if these hours are not used, a refund will be issued. In the event that a student misses more leave time than is allowed, and paid for, they will need to pay additional tuition to finish the program. In order to use these pre-paid hours, students must keep their overall attendance rate at 85% or above.
Will you work with my individual Schedule? This program is highly competition and because of that, we will only work within the defined scheduled hours listed. If you cannot make your schedule work at this time, please attempt to be selected at a time when you can. Also, once you have committed to a schedule, MTECH does not guarantee that a you can change your schedule. Most likely, student will stay in the class initially enrolled in, for the entire program. If a student wishes to change their schedule, they must have approval from the Program Coordinator and be in good standing with regard to progress and attendance. If approved, the change will be made with the Student Services office. A fee of $5.00 will be charged for each schedule change. All schedule changes are based upon space availability.
What is HYBRID? A Hybrid program is one that utilizes both in-person and online learning. This program is a hybrid program and therefore you will be required to do some assignments away from the College. You must have access to an electronic device and the internet, other than at the College, to do these assignments.
Why do I have to come on Saturday? Saturdays are extremely busy salon days. These days give students the opportunity to practice their skills in a professional salon atmosphere. Students will only be allowed to miss four (4) Saturdays during their entire enrollment in the Cosmetology and/or Hair Design Program, and two (2) Saturdays in the Nail Technician Program.
DRESS CODE What do I have to wear each day? To exhibit a professional presence it is required to be in the approved MTECH dresscode which includes black pants and professional shirts.

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