Professional Cosmetology Education Center – Learn Today & Earn Tomorrow

Welcome to the University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology.

Take the next step toward a new career & a new you.

Come tour our school in downtown El Dorado, AR.

Learn about our aesthetics, cosmetology, & instructor programs.

Meet our students & become friends for life!

Want to know more about our campus, our programs, schedules, financial aid, or something else? We’re here for you. Let’s schedule a call, a video chat, or even better-come in for a tour.

Cosmetology

Become an Arkansas licensed cosmetologist. You will learn hair-styling, color, make-up, skincare, & nail technology.

Aesthetics

Become an Arkansas licensed aesthetician. You will learn how to perform facials, waxing, & skin care services.

Instructor Programs

Become a licensed cosmetology instructor (cosmetology license required) or become a licensed aesthetics instructor (aesthetics license required).

Redken

We are a Redken Premier School. We are proud to be a partner with Redken.

Aesthe Skin Care

Aesthe Skin Care is the premier skin care line for professional aestheticians & their clients. We are proud to be an Aesthe Partner School.

CIMA

CIMA by Milady is a leader in education & in education technology. We are excited to be leveraging with CIMA.

Associated Hair Professionals

Each of our Cosmetology Students gets a 1-year membership with Associated Hair Professionals! Membership includes insurance, online tools, education, videos, & much, much more.

Associated Skin Care Professionals

Each of our Aesthetics Students get a 1-year membership with Associated Skin Care Professionals! Membership includes insurance, online tools, education, videos, & much, much more.

OPI

We teach with OPI & use OPI in our school.

Marianna Beauty Supply

Marianna Beauty Supply is our partner in student supplies, dispensary, & education support.

Wahl

We are proud to use Wahl Professional Products located in Sterling, IL.

Shark Fin Shears

We are proud to include Shark Fins Shears in our cosmetology program.

Prestige SIS

Our students benefit from our customized Student Information System powered by Prestige. Leading edge technology enables our students to access real-time grades, hours, & their account.

Envision

Our student operated salon & spa is powered by Envision Point of Sale system. Envision enables our students to book their guests online.

RISE

RISE Certification in Client Well-Being & Safety- This free certification is taken online & for our students through our RISE School Partnership. You will learn practical infection control standards while raising awareness in the areas of domestic abuse and human trafficking.

Accreditation & Industry Associations

We Support Our Local Associations

Disclosures

Policies*

Publications

Reports

Rights*

Resources

Biometric Data & Consent Policy

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Disability Policy & Procedure

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Emergency Policy & Procedure

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Federal Student Aid Code of Conduct Policy

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GLB Compliance Policy

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Learning Continuity Policy

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Professional Judgment Policy - FSA

Student Right To Know Policy

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Title IX, VAWA, & Sexual Harassment Policy

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Transcripts Policy

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Vaccination Policy

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Verification Policy

*Policies

*These policies are not inclusive. For additional information; including, but not limited to policies, please see our Official School Catalog.

Consumer Information

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Official School Catalog

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Official School Outcomes

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State Authorization Disclosure

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Annual Security Report

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Biennial Security Report

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DAAPP Disclosure Report

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DAAPP Disclosure Biennial Report

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HEERF Student Disclosure

HEERF Q4 2020 Student Report

HEERF 45-Day Student Report

HEERF 30-Day Student Report

CARES Initial Report

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Final HEERF Q2 2021 Institutional Report

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Victim's & Survivor's Rights

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Pregnancy & Parenting Disclosure (Title IX)

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*Rights

Your rights as a student (consumer) are important to us. For additional information, please see our Official School Catalog.

About Our Accreditation (MSA-CESS)

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About the Beauty Industry

Beauty Changes Lives is supported by the beauty industry (schools, professionals, vendors, etc.). Beauty Changes Lives offers scholarships & information to encourage future beauty professionals to go to school & join the fun!

Beauty Changes Lives Career Info

Beauty Changes Lives has also prepared the following documents to help you learn more about joining the beauty industry.

The American Association of Cosmetology Schools is an association of schools that supports education & careers in beauty.

Careers in Beauty

College Navigator

AR Department of Health Cosmetology Section

Click here for ARDOH - Cosmetology

AR Voter Registration

AR Vote By Mail

AR Department of Health: Violence Prevention

Net Price Calculator

O*Net

O*Net is the Occupational Information Network. It's free & contains occupation information on many different careers. Below, find links to cosmetology, aesthetics, & instructor careers.

Disclosure About Jobs & Earning Potential

Throughout this website you will find resources for you to determine if a professional career is right for you. Many of these resources will include information about job demand & income potential. However, this information can be misleading; these may be averages or may be outdated. This Institution cannot tell you that you will be able to find a job or earn a specified amount. It is up to you to determine through careful research by talking with potential employers in your desired area about job availability & earning potential.

VA Information & Disclosures

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Student Financial Assistance

Cost of Attendance

Title IX Coordinator

Jill Hanry, Admissions, PCEC
460 N. Washington Ave.
Tel. 870.776.8865
admissions@pcec.edu

Come see us!

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