Financial Aid

Explore what it costs to attend Empire Beauty School-Reading in Reading, PA — and how to pay for it.

Reading, PA

Program Tuition Range

$7,500 – $17,500

Programs Tracked

2

Average Net Price

$16,887

Tuition Type

Per Program

Costs vary by program

Tuition by Program

This school charges tuition on a per-program basis. Costs vary depending on the program of study.

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

9 months

$17,500
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

5 months

$7,500

Empire Beauty School-Reading charges tuition on a per-program basis, with costs ranging from $7,500 to $17,500 across 2 programs. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $16,887.

Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)

At $17,803 for families earning under $30,000, Empire Beauty School-Reading's net price is on the higher side. Explore all available aid and payment options below.

$0 - $30,000

$17,803

$30,001 - $48,000

$19,129

$48,001 - $75,000

$17,649

$75,001 - $110,000

$22,577

Over $110,000

$22,577

Financial Aid Overview (2022-23)

A strong share of students — 68% — receive grant or scholarship aid at Empire Beauty School-Reading, with an average award of $5,582.

Students Receiving Any Financial Aid

20 of 22 students

91%

Grants & Scholarships

Recipients

15 (68%)

Average Award

$5,582

Federal Pell Grants

Recipients

15 (68%)

Average Award

$5,582

Student Loans (2022-23)

68% of undergraduates at Empire Beauty School-Reading borrow federal student loans, with an average loan of $7,600. Understanding repayment options early is important.

Total Borrowers

63

68% of students

Average Loan Amount

$7,600

Financial Aid Resources

Net Price Calculator

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FAFSA Information

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Payment Plans Available

Paying for school doesn't have to happen all at once. Empire Beauty School-Reading and similar institutions often provide flexible payment arrangements, including:

  • Monthly payment plans
  • Deferred payment options
  • Employer tuition assistance programs

Need Help?

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  • Scholarship opportunities
  • Grant eligibility
  • Work-study programs
  • Payment plan options

Federal School Codes

OPE ID: 01054203
IPEDS ID: 212391

Use these codes when applying for federal financial aid

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