Admissions Requirements

Admissions Requirements

NYIE seeks students who desire a professional career and are prepared to undertake an intensive educational experience.  Enrollment is limited and is based on the following requirements:

A prospective student must:

-  Fill out Admissions Application in back of catalog.

-  Successfully complete a personal interview with an Admissions Representative.

-  Request an official high school transcript from your high school (Regents, General, or Local diploma) to be mailed directly to NYIE.  GED diploma holders - you (not your high school) should send a copy of your GED directly to NYIE (PO Box 647, Buffalo, NY 14231). I.E.P. diplomas are not accepted. High school graduate transcripts/GED must be on file with NYIE, regardless of higher education.

-  Submit two letters of recommendation, personal or professional (no relatives please).  Letters should include how long they have known the prospective student and why they think the prospective student would be a successful esthetician.

 - Submit completed Background Check Release Form (enclosed).  This form releases information on any prior criminal convictions.  Please submit $15.00 Erie County Resident, or $20.00 Non-Erie County Resident, (non-refundable, plus applicable tax)) check or money order.

-  Be of good moral character.

-  Submit photo ID (driver’s license or government issued photo ID), social security card or proof of citizenship.

-  Be a minimum age of 17 (must be 17 to sit for licensing exam and 18 years to obtain a business license).

-  Complete a second interview including pre-admission testing. Potential students may take the pre-admissions test up to two (2) times.

As a condition for enrollment the student must have an appointment to visit the school for a personal tour and a financial planning interview.  Arrangements may be made by calling:

(716) 633-4642 or (1-800) 884 -(6946)
Admissions appointments are available
Monday through Friday.

Completed application packets are subject to approval by the Admissions Committee, which meets regularly.  Application packets are considered complete when all of the information is received by NYIE.  The prospective student is encouraged to submit their application as soon as possible as classes are known to fill before the start date.  After the application package is completed and reviewed by the Admissions Committee, the prospective student will be contacted to discuss the final steps required for enrollment.

Once the prospective student is accepted, a $100 (non-refundable) registration fee* is required to guarantee their seat in the program.  An enrollment agreement must also be completed at the time of registration.

* All monies paid are to be paid in check, money order, credit card, or certified check form.  No cash monies are accepted.

Any returned checks for insufficient funds will be charged $35.00.

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