Veterans (VA) Policy

The school is approved by the Maryland State Approving Agency to offer training to veterans and other eligible dependents under the VA educational benefit programs.If the student is a VA beneficiary, Hair Expressions Academy - Paul Mitchell The School - Jessup, will obtain written records on the beneficiary’s previous education and experience, will complete an evaluation, grant credit where appropriate, advise the VA claimant and the Department of Veterans Affairs accordingly, and maintain records.

The Cosmetology Program is approved for VA educational benefits.The school will notify the VA of any changes in the enrollment status of students certified to receive veterans education benefits.This would include when the student is placed on attendance and/or academic probation, changes schedules, or terminates training.

The school maintains permanent grade records and students will receive a Satisfactory Progress report when they have achieved approximately 450 hours, 900 hours, and 1200 hours for Cosmetology and 300, 600, and 900 hours for Barbering.Refunds due to students who receive veterans education benefits will be paid within (forty) 40 days of the last date of attendance.

The school will not penalize a student while waiting for payment from the Department of Veteran Affairs.