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Program Times & Dates

Program Duration

-  Full-time (30 week course) 5 days per week, 4.5 hours per day, plus 40 clinic hours

Class Times & Days

Classes are offered at 3 convenient times:

Monday - Friday          AM     8:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.
                                      PM     1:00 P.M. to    5:30 P.M.
                                    EVE     6:00 P.M. to  10:30 P.M.

 

New quarters begin approximately every ten weeks. NYIE reserves the right to add or cancel any class start date or section it deems necessary.  Every consideration will be given to students, assisting in their enrollment in an alternate section or date, as enrollment space permits. 

Listed below are quarter start/end dates (including breaks) for this edition of the program catalog:

05/07/12 – 07/17/12       (Break 07/18/12-07/22/12)
07/23/12 – 10/01/12

Please note: start dates and breaks are subject to change due to weather conditions or any other extenuating circumstances.  Breaks are given between most quarters and range from 2-5 class days. 

Courses are separated into three (3) ten-week quarters.  All students will begin their course work by taking Anatomy & Physiology.  Students will also take Introduction to Esthetics; After passing Anatomy & Physiology and Introduction to Esthetics, the student then completes additional classroom and hands-on requirements.  The maximum student/faculty ratio for lectures is 8:1 in the first quarter and 24:1 in subsequent quarters.

Holidays

New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day.  Students who wish to observe other religious holidays should notify the Administration for special arrangements.

School Hours

NYIE classrooms are open from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.  Clinic hours are Friday from 12:45 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and on Saturday from 10:15 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. (subject to change).  The Administrative offices are open from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.  NYIE reserves the right to close the school and clinic when deemed necessary.

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Tuition, Fees & Expenses

Tuition for the entire 715-hour program is $5,000.00 ($7.00 per clock hour).  A $100 registration fee is required within two weeks of acceptance to secure the student’s seat in the program.  Registration fee is non-refundable.  The required book and supply package is estimated at $285.71 (plus applicable sales tax).

Background Check Form ^T                   $         15.00 (Plus applicable sales tax)

^TNon-Erie County resident background checks will be charged $20.00 (plus tax) for their review. Background check fee is non-refundable

Tuition                                                       $     5,000.00

Registration Fee **                                 $        100.00   ($100 Registration Fee is non-refundable)

Books and Supplies ***                         $        285.71  (Plus applicable sales tax)

TOTAL^T                                                      $     5,400.71

^TFee is $5.00 more for Non-Erie County residents (background check fee).

***The book package price is subject to change.

** Payments must be in the form of a check, money order, certified check or charge card.  No cash will be accepted.   Applicants will be charged $35 for any returned checks.

The prospective student’s decision to attend the New York Institute of Esthetics should be based on career goals and interest in the program and not on the availability of financing.  NYIE is committed to ensuring a student is not denied an education due to a lack of funding options; for students in need, in-house financial aid plans are available.

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Refund Policies

Should the student cancel enrollment or be dismissed by NYIE for any reason, all refunds will be made in accordance with the following:      

1.        All notifications must be made in writing either in person or by certified mail.

2.        The Institute does not refund background check fees or registration fees.

3.        A student who is dismissed, withdraws or cancels within seven (7) business days of signing the enrollment agreement but before instruction begins receives all monies returned with exception to the $100.00 non-refundable Registration fee.  Thereafter, a student will be liable for:

a)      Non-refundable $100.00 Registration fee plus

b)      Tuition liability as of the student’s last date of physical attendance.  Tuition Liability is divided by the number of quarters in the program.  Total tuition liability is limited to the quarter during which the student withdrew or was terminated, and any previous quarters.

1)   First Quarter:  If termination occurs the school may keep: 0% prior to or during the first week, 25% during the second week, 50% during the third week, 75% during the fourth week and 100% after the fourth week

2)   Subsequent Quarters: 25% prior to or during the first week, 50% during the second week, 75% during the third week and 100% after the third week

4.        Absence from scheduled attendance for more than five (5) class days without contact with the school will be considered a withdrawal from the program.

5.        The termination date for refund computation purposes is the last date of actual attendance.

6.        A refund will be made within 45 days of withdrawal/dismissal/termination or receipt of cancellation notice, or in compliance with Federal financial aid refund policy.

7.        Book packages can be returned within seven (7) business days from purchase and must be in their original condition, accompanied by the store receipt.  A 25% re-stocking fee will be charged.  Uniform tops are not returnable.  After the first day of class, NO book packages can be returned.

8.  Withdrawn or Dismissed students wishing to return to complete the program will be required to pay for each class/course remaining.  Students will be subject to a $100 re-enrollment fee.

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Withdrawl

Students who wish to withdraw from NYIE must submit their request in writing and have an exit interview with a member of Administration.

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Financial Options

The following are payment options to assist you in planning your educational funding.

Payment in Full:  You may pay your tuition balance in full prior to the start of your program.  Payment must be made directly to New York Institute of Esthetics, Inc.

NYIE 3 Payment Plan:You may pay your tuition balance in three installments. A service fee of $25.00 per payment will be charged (total $75.00).  A credit check ($15.00 fee + sales tax) and approval is required prior to signing an agreement.  Payments are made directly to New York Institute of Esthetics, Inc.  Contact the Bursar for further assistance. 

NYIE Monthly Payment Plan: You may pay your tuition balance through a monthly payment plan. The financing rate is currently 7% interest.  A credit check ($15.00 fee + sales tax) and approval is required prior to signing an agreement.  Payments are made directly to New York Institute of Esthetics, Inc.  Contact the Bursar for further assistance.

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Additional Tuition Assistance

Tuition assistance is often available from employers, and other civic/social organizations. Alternative loans through private agencies are also available to those who qualify.  Please contact the Bursar for more information.

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Leave of Absence

NYIE attendance policies do not permit a leave of absence.

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Graduation Requirements

To be eligible for graduation, the student must meet the following criteria:

- Completion of all courses with a passing grade.

- Minimum cumulative average of 70%.

- Completion of all required clinic appointments (40).

- Tuition and all school related fees paid in full.

- Satisfactory completion of practical esthetic exams.

- Return of all library materials.

- Completion of an exit interview.

Upon graduating, the student will receive a diploma in Esthetics and be eligible to sit for the NYS Licensing Exam.  (NYS requires candidate be at least 17 years of age.)  Once a license has been granted, it is valid for life in NYS, with renewal due every four (4) years.

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Student Records/Transcripts

Student records are confidential and accessible only to the individual student, Administration, Faculty or School’s Education Department officials.  Any student desiring to review his or her file must notify the school in writing.  The student will receive a copy of their unofficial transcript upon completion of the program.  Students interested in obtaining official or additional copies of unofficial transcripts should contact the School’s Education Department to obtain a Request for Transcript form (cost is $5.00 each).  Official transcripts can only be mailed to another institution and unofficial transcripts will be mailed directly to the student. NYIE reserves the right to withhold an official transcript if the student’s financial obligation to the school is not met.

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Licensing

NYIE’s training is recognized by the New York State Education Department. To be eligible to sit for the licensing exam, the candidate must pay fees as determined by the licensing authority.  New York law requires a license to practice esthetics.  The State Board Exam is typically offered monthly, based on geography. Any student practicing esthetics for profit before graduation from NYIE training and/or without being licensed is subject to immediate termination from the program and will be reported to the New York State Office of Professional Misconduct.

Licensees must have a physical prior to applying for their license.  A doctor or nurse practitioner must complete the Heath Certification section of the application and it must be submitted within thirty (30) days of obtaining the  signatures.  Applicants also are required to have the school director complete the Affirmation of New York State Approved Schooling section of the application before it is submitted.

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Temporary Licensing

Graduates who wish to practice esthetics after passing the written exam but before taking the practical exam must apply for a six-month temporary license when they apply for the board exam. The fee is $50 for the application and temporary license; OR $40 for the application only. 

After you pass the written portion of the exam you will be notified of the date and time of your practical portion of the exam.  The fee for the practical portion of the exam is $15.00.  Once you pass the practical portion, you will be issued a 4-year New York State License.

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Business/Area/Renter Licensing

Obtaining a license to practice esthetics does not allow the licensee to operate a business; a business license must be applied for.  A business license is required if you are a business owner, sole proprietor, partner or shareholder intending to offer esthetics treatments.

An Area Renter License is required if you are planning to work for a business where you are not employed by the owner of said business.  Area Renter License does not allow you to practice esthetics; you will need to have both (esthetics and area renter) licenses.

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Employment Information

NYIE provides job placement assistance for graduates.  NYIE does not, however, guarantee employment.  Many salons, medical spas, and day spas are interested in having Licensed Estheticians working with them.  Job Placement is designed to guide and link graduates in good standing with prospective employers and job openings.  To remain in the Job Placement Program, graduates accept responsibility to communicate and comply with Policies and Procedures of the Job Placement Program.  Graduates can be terminated from the program for failure to comply with Policies and Procedures.  Examples include failure to go to interviews, excessive terminations from employment, failure to communicate and/or submit all necessary documentation or unprofessional conduct as a Licensed Esthetician.

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Complaint Procedure

Programs approved by New York State Education Department must have a procedure and operational plan for handling student complaints.  If a student does not feel the school has adequately addressed a complaint or concern, the student may consider contacting the New York State Education Department.  All complaints considered by the Education Department must be in written form.  The complaint form is available by request from the school or for download at: http://www.highered.nysed.gov/bpss/frmComplaint.doc

Please direct all inquiries to:

New York State Education Department
Bureau of Proprietary School Supervision
Telephone Number:  (212) 643-4760
E-mail:  BPSS@MAIL.NYSED.GOV
Web: www.highered.nysed.gov/bpss

NYIE’s grievance/complaint procedure consists of a student, staff or faculty member submitting a letter of grievance form within seven (7) days of occurrence and handing to the direct supervisor, unless that supervisor is involved in the grievance.  In that case, that department head or the head of another department will handle the grievance.  The handling supervisor must notify the other department heads of the grievance and call a meeting within seven (7) days of the grievance filing.  Departments are: Faculty, Education and Administration. 

In the hearing, three (3) department heads will be present and in certain cases a staff member, a faculty member or student’s peers will be asked to join in.  During this meeting, the grievance will be reviewed and all sides of the story will be heard.  Any evidence will be presented at this time.  The grievance committee will have seven (7) days to deliberate and answer the complaint.  No more than twenty-one (21) days shall pass from incident start to finish.

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Students with Disabilities

Students with disabilities may be offered reasonable accommodations such as untimed testing, class notes, etc.  Students who wish to be accommodated should be prepared to provide an Individual Education Plan (IEP) from a recognized testing program

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Academic Advisement

The Faculty, Student Services and School’s Education Departments are available to assist students with academic or personal difficulties at any point during training

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Student Communications

NYIE encourages communication at all times.  Comments, suggestions, and grievances from students may be brought directly to an instructor or staff member.  The formal procedure for filing complaints is outlined in the Student Handbook of Policies, Procedures, and Responsibilities. A Communication Box is also available for use (located in the hallway behind the front office).  All signed correspondence will receive a prompt reply from Administration.

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Housing

NYIE does not provide housing.  However, there are many rental facilities in the area.  Please call the Admissions Office for further information and a list of local housing sources.

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