Phoenix Academy
15210 South 50th Street, Ste. 150
Phoenix, AZ 85044
phone: 480.940.5300
fax: 480.940.8000

Take on I-10 East to Chandler Blvd
Turn right (west)
Turn right at the first light (50th street)
Turn left into the second parking lot: you'*** see the building

map / directions

Our branch campus is conveniently located just northwest of the intersection of I-10 and Chandler Boulevard as you enter Ahwatukee Foothills. This southeast valley location is in the epicenter of new residential and retail construction. This campus occupies over 10,400 square feet. This site consists of our reception area, break room, clinic service area, manicuring area, two freshman classrooms, an advanced education classroom and a dispensary.
 
TONI&GUY Hairdressing Academy Phoenix campus operates in accordance with all academic, procedural and equipment requirements established by the Arizona State Board of Cosmetology.

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To be admitted as a student to the TONI and GUY Academy, applicants must fulfill the following requirements:

• Attend a tour and personal interview at the Academy
• Pass an entrance exam or provide proof of prior college credits
• Provide proof of education as follows
  1. High school diploma
  2. High school transcript confirming completion of graduation requirements
  3. G.E.D. (General Education Diploma)
  4. Applicants for the Cosmetology program must be at least sixteen (16) years old by the time they start their program
• Complete an Enrollment Agreement and be accepted as a student by the Academy
• Applicants to the Cosmetology Instructor Course must also provide a valid Cosmetologist License, and notarized verification of one year work experience, and a high school diploma or G.E.D.
• Applicants with prior training hours must submit a copy of their academic transcript
• $100 registration fee

The TONI and GUY Academy does not offer scholarships, nor does it discriminate on the basis of gender, *** orientation, race, color, age, ethnicity, country or area of origin, religion or financial status. 

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The philosophy of our academies is very simple; we are guided by four core principles:

• Educational Excellence
• Consistent Quality
• Commitment to Culture
• Customer Service

Educational Excellence —
We will utilize and employ whatever means necessary to offer our students the strongest education and curriculum, the right tools, motivated instructors, the latest advancements, and the most hands-on experience possible. Our commitment is to our students' success through the excellence of their educational experience, and our goal is to constantly raise the bar.

Consistent Quality —
Across everything we do - from the courses to the operations, the equipment to the products - we strive for the highest quality throughout our academies. Quality creates an environment where people can learn and want to work. It also instills an ethic and an expectation that our students carry with them throughout their careers.

Commitment to Culture —
Though we operate at the leading edge of fashion and glamour, our roots are very centered. We treat students as family. We know them by name. We care about them as people. It is because of this culture that our graduates have become our greatest advocates. It is through this culture that we are most rewarded. Hear what the students have to say in their own words.

Customer Service —
Our customers are our students and our clientele. We strive to make them happy by offering exceptional outcomes to both. It is through the diversity of our student body and our client base that we learn and improve. It is through outstanding customer service that we continue to exist.

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COURSE	TUITION	REG FEE	KIT	TOTAL	LENGTH OF COURSE
Cosmetology	$14,560	$100	$1,800	$16,460	48 weeks/1600 hours
Cosmetology Instructor	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	24 weeks/650 hour

Kit Highlights and Overview

TONI and GUY Academies provides our students with a top-of-the-line kit for several reasons. We believe this kit matches our quality of education. We do not feel our students should have to start all over again with styling tools because of poor quality and invest several hundred dollars as they enter their new career upon graduation. The manufacturers that we do business with provide the highest quality for that specific item(s).

For Example:

• Our hairdryer is a Solis Titan, their top of the line hairdryer, made in Switzerland. The retail value is $100.
• Most all our brushes are by Denman which are made in England, one of the leading manufacturer of styling brushes in the world. Each Denman brush retails from $12-$20.
• The shears that our students receive are two-piece forged steel, made in Japan. The retail value is $375 each.
• Our students receive the DVDs of the Classic Cuts2 and the Classic Colour collections. Their retail value exceeds $700 for both.
• The mannequins are made with all Asian hair, and industry wide feedback claims this texture of hair is the most desirable for a mannequin. These mannequins retail for $50 each.

 Financial Aid Programs

The TONI and GUY Hairdressing Academies participate in the Federal Pell Grant Program and the Federal Family Educational Loan Programs, as well as, the Federal Direct Loan Programs. For additional information regarding these programs, please make an appointment with the Financial Aid Department at your preferred location.

Financial programs are available to those who qualify.

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"If you�re considering a career in the hair industry, I highly recommend you check out TONI&GUY Arizona Academy. Not only are the students trained by some of the most qualified instructors in the industry, they also receive constant training and seminars from the TONI&GUY Arizona Art Team. I am a partner in the fine Arizona TONI&GUY salon and hire every TONI&GUY Hairdressing Academy graduate I can get my hands on."				Gerry Watkins Partner TONI&GUY Phoenix
"We love the TONI&GUY students! They are great with clients and eager to learn more. They have a solid foundation, which gives us the opportunity to shape and mold them into great hair stylists!"				Pam Chisler Director of Employee Relations Rolf's Salons
"The quality education that cosmetology students receive at the TONI&GUY Academy in Phoenix is unrivaled and Zolton's has benefited tremendously from its talented group of graduates. We have been fortunate to hire a number of the Academy's top students to *** our stylists, and each has gone on to build a successful clientele behind their own chair at Zolton's. Our partnership with TONI&GUY Academy is invaluable and we look forward to interviewing each new group of graduates!"				Robert Quinn Owner Zolton's Salon & Day Spa
"Dolce Salon & Spa is the largest salon and day spa in Arizona and is in constant need of salon professionals who are looking for a serious career with ongoing advanced education and an uncompromising standard. We have found that TONI&GUY Academy graduates have been our greatest resource for recruitment due to the level of professionalism that has already been taught at the school level and the passion and drive the students who choose this school must already posses. Applicants who have TONI&GUY Academy listed on their resume are automatically held to a higher expectation in our hiring process and are currently the majority of our team."				Brandi Nuttall Director of Operations Dolce Salo & Spa
"Working with the TONI&GUY Academyhas always been a pleasure. They consistently turn out students that are very professional and talented. From all their industry contacts and relationships they have built over the years, they are able to keep up with our ever changing industry."				Dino Coppi & Tom Rough Taglio Salon
"After many years of waiting to attend schooling for a cosmetology career, I want to thank the TONI&GUY Academy's staff for giving me the exceptional training that I carry with me everyday behind my chair. There were numerous other schools in the area that I could have attended but I knew this was the place for me after my first visit. No other school had the energy that I felt here. The other schools talked about teaching you the basics, but the TONI&GUY Academy promised advanced cutting and coloring education that you normally would not receive until licensed and at your own cost and they came through 100%. Thank you again for sending me out with the skills to work side by side with professionals who have worked in the field for many years and look to me for advice. Thank you for making a life-long dream of being a hairdresser come true."				Julie *** June, 2004 Graduate

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Instruction
The first 350 to 400 hours will be spent receiving step-by-step instruction that takes the student through each of the New Classic Cuts and the New Classic Colour Collection, and then advances from there. TONI&GUY Academy uses video, live instructor demonstrations, illustrations and textbook examples.

Practical Knowledge
TONI&GUY believes that students learn best when they are free to experiment and able to develop first-hand knowledge. To enhance this learning experience, students mix their own color in the dispensary instead of having an instructor do it for them. Using two professional colour lines, Goldwell and L'Oreal, TONI&GUY spares no expense to provide opportunities for hands-on, practical applications of color techniques.

Hands-On Experience
The exact amount of hours spent in classroom training is different for each student, depending on speed of learning, previous skills and more. The remaining approximate 1,200 hours will be spent working with clients on the academy clinic floor, attending advanced cl***that are offered monthly, and preparing for state board licensure. The clientele that frequents our academies primarily requests cut and color. This provides the optimal opportunity for the students to develop the skills most needed in the field today, and to maximize familiarity with the latest trends. Our students will tell you that they are able to create a customer base that will follow them after graduation.

Licensure
While working on the floor, TONI&GUY Hairdressing Academy also prepares students to pass the necessary state board ex***ccessfully. The skills required for these tests are somewhat different from the typical styles used by our salons. Working on practical tasks outlined on the state board sheets will ensure the exams can be passed with flying colors, with plenty of time to spare.

Networking & Industry Contacts
Being a part of the worldwide TONI&GUY superbrand, with its own lines of products, 21 hairdressing academies and the largest salon base in the world has its advantages. The top educators from the TONI&GUY salons in the Phoenix metropolitan area get very involved with the education at the academy. For example, their educators come to our sites and *** with consultations on our clinic floor and facilitate instruction within our advanced cl*** In addition, there are numerous seminars and networking events held by local salons and big brand names like Goldwell and L'Oreal. Students can use these opportunities to see real world examples of the hottest trends in the market, as well as be exposed to local employers. Many students build relationships while at the academy that launch them into their new career quickly upon graduation.

In light of all this, is it any wonder that TONI&GUY Hairdressing Academies — Arizona averages among the top completion, licensure and placement rates in the industry?

Upcoming Cl***hedule

START DATES	GRADUATION DATES
February 7, 2007	January 19, 2008
March 28, 2007	March 8, 2008
May 16, 2007	April 26, 2008
July 5, 2007	June 13, 2008
August 22, 2007	August 1, 2008
October 10, 2007	September 19, 2008
December 5, 2007	November 11, 2008
February 6, 2008	January 17, 2009
March 26, 2008	March 7, 2009
May 14, 2008	April 28, 2009
July 2, 2008	June 13, 2009
August 20, 2008	August 1, 2009
October 10, 2008	September 19, 2009
December 3, 2008	November 11, 200

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How do I enroll?
Contact the location of your choice. For the Phoenix Location, call 480-940-5300 or email taragon@attheacademy.com. Then, schedule a personal interview and/or request a packet of information with enrollment paperwork enclosed.

How long does it take to complete the program?
If you were here for every scheduled class day you would graduate in approximately 46 Weeks (Approximately 10 � months). However, our academy will provide you an additional two weeks to use as make-up time as needed.

What is the schedule of attendance?
Tuesday - Saturday from: 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
(Tuesday -Thursday you are allowed to make up missed time by staying until 4:30).

Is there Placement ***ance?
Yes, we have a Director of Career Services that visits upscale salons on an ongoing basis to follow-up on graduates that are working and to obtain new positions that become available for upcoming graduates. Our Academies will *** our graduates based on their needs to match their skills and desires with a compatible upscale salon.

Where do some of your students go to work?
Please contact the Academy for a full list of salons, because there are too many to mention, but here are a few.

What is your student/instructor ratio?
Our student/instructor ratio on average is approximately 20 students for every instructor.

Does the Academy *** the graduates with career placement?
Yes, we have a Director of Career Services that visits upscale salons on an ongoing basis to follow-up on graduates that are working and to obtain new positions that become available for upcoming graduates. Our Academies will *** our graduates based on their needs to match their skills and desires with a compatible upscale salon.

How do I apply for financial aid?
Here at TONI and GUY Hairdressing Academy we consider ourselves to be a full-service financial aid office. We prefer to *** you with the entire application process. However, if you choose to begin this application process by submitting your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online, please feel free to do so. Below is a list of websites that will help you get started.

1. Apply for a PIN, an electronic access code number. With a PIN, you can apply and "sign" your FAFSA online.
   1. You and your parent must have separate PIN numbers to sign the FAFSA online.
   2. www.pin.ed.gov.
2. For FAFSA on the Web, go to www.fafsa.ed.gov
   1. Make sure to select TONI and GUY Hairdressing Academy as your preferred school.
   2. You do this by entering our School Code - 025619.

What is our school code?
It is 025619.

How long does a financial aid appointment take?
The appointment will take between an hour to a hour and a half.

What Financial Aid Programs does the school participate in?
The Academy participates in the Federal Pell Grant program, Federal Family Education Loan Programs as well as the Federal Direct Loan Programs.

Who are your preferred lenders?
Colledge Loans : www.colledgeloans.com
Chase : www.chasestudentloans.com
Chela Education Financing : www.chelastudenloans.org
College Loan Corporation : www.CollegeLoan.com
FinanSure Student Loans: www.finansurestudentloans.com
Nellie Mae : www.nelliemae.com
Southwest Student Services Corporation : www.sssc.com
Student Loan Xpress : www.studentloanexpress.com
Wachovia : www.wachovia.com

Are there scholarships available?
Yes, you can find more information to plan at these websites: www.usafunds.wiredscholar.com and www.sssc.com

Is the Academy approved for Veterans Benefits?
Yes, the Academy is approved for the training of veterans and their dependents.

Other Financial Aid Information Links
www.studentaid.ed.gov
www.usafunds.org
www.nslp.org
www.edfund.org

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START DATES	GRADUATION DATES
February 7, 2007	January 19, 2008
March 28, 2007	March 8, 2008
May 16, 2007	April 26, 2008
July 5, 2007	June 13, 2008
August 22, 2007	August 1, 2008
October 10, 2007	September 19, 2008
December 5, 2007	November 11, 2008
February 6, 2008	January 17, 2009
March 26, 2008	March 7, 2009
May 14, 2008	April 28, 2009
July 2, 2008	June 13, 2009
August 20, 2008	August 1, 2009
October 10, 2008	September 19, 2009
December 3, 2008	November 11, 2009

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