Our Standards
We strive to provide a creative atmosphere of learning where each student is treated individually. We teach the core essentials along with current trends to insure that our students received the best cosmetology education available. Our faculty is comprised of teachers who are not only exemplary educators, but also successful salon & spa owners and staff members. Our faculty, staff, and students are all held to the same code of conduct.

Our Philosophy
Students receive a great education in cosmetology, esthetic skin care, makeup, teacher’s certification and nail care - preparing them for a creative, rewarding and successful career in the salon and spa industries.

"Education is about more than learning technical skills, it is about growing as an individual".

The Fountain of Youth Academy of Cosmetology helps their students master their craft of hair cutting, hair color, nail, or spa and skin care, and to realize their full potential as artists and professionals.

Our experienced educators bring real-world knowledge to their teaching of the core fundamentals and advanced techniques, while providing the students with valuable business and customer service skills, creating an even stronger professional foundation. This level of training is not found at any other hair and beauty school.

Our Mission
"To provide the finest Cosmetology education and to enpower our students to pursue lucrative careers. Essentially, we provide a better education for a better career."

Admission Requirements:
Upon meeting registration requirements, applicants may enroll in the following Fountain of Youth Academy of Cosmetology programs: Cosmetology, Esthetics, Teacher Certification or Nail Technology. Students may enroll in the following courses with proper proof of required licensing: Cosmetology Instructor or any currently offered Advanced Academy program. Students must be a minimum of 15 years of age to enroll in the Cosmetology, Esthetics, Nail Technology programs, and 17 to enroll in the Cosmetology Instructor program or the Advanced Academy.

Applicants will not be denied admission on the basis of race, sex, age, religious preference, national origin, martial status or handicap.

Transfer Students:
Fountain of Youth Academy of Cosmetology accepts transfer students from other cosmetology schools, in-state and out-of-state. Transfer students must provide proof of hours earned from the other school or schools they attended.

Financial Aid Programs:
The Academy offers its own financial aid program. For additional information, please
make an appointment with the Dean of Admissions.

School Hours:
School hours are Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM until 5:30 PM. Each student must submit a personal schedule for each month, five business days before the beginning of that month. Attendance is mandatory on the days set forth in that schedule. Program hours and days may be adjusted by the administration to allow for holidays or other events warranting schedule adjustments. We follow the Mars Area School District in matters relating to inclimate weather.

Holidays:
The following holidays are observed: New Years Day, Memorial Day, Good Friday,
Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Being absent the day before and/or after a designated holiday or break will result in suspension. Holiday breaks for Thanksgiving and Christmas will be announced in advance. Extended student vacations or absences will not be approved during the months of November and December. All student vacations must be submitted to, and approved by, the Dean. These must be submitted with your monthly class schedule the month prior to your intended leave of absence, and may not extend longer than five class days (this does not include Saturdays or Sundays).