For 2026, total tuition, equipment, and fees for the esthetics program at Evergreen Beauty College come to $15,052.95, subject to local sales tax. That total covers your tuition, a one-time registration fee, the technology fee, and the books, kit, and equipment you use from your first week onward. Tuition costs are updated in January of every year.
Below, we break those costs down line by line, walk through the other expenses to plan for while you train, and show you how you can find out about financial aid options that could be available to you, including our monthly payment plans.
Tuition and Fees
According to our current cost of attendance worksheet, our esthetics program runs 750 clock hours, which most students complete in roughly six months when taking classes 30 hours a week. Tuition of $13,312.50 covers that full course of instruction, which is taught in three phases.
Phase I builds your foundation in skin physiology, microbiology, first aid, client care, electrical equipment, hair removal, facial massage, makeup application, microdermabrasion, and professional ethics.
Phase II moves into the treatments clients book most often, including consultations, facials, extractions, galvanic and high frequency treatments, chemical peels, and individual eyelash extensions, along with the anatomy and chemistry behind them.
Phase III turns toward your career with state board preparation, your portfolio, your resume and cover letter, licensing requirements, and the business side of the industry.
Fees cover the administrative side of enrolling and training. A one-time $100 registration fee is due when you enroll. The program’s remaining fees are grouped with your books, kit, and equipment in a single $1,640.45 line on your enrollment agreement.
Your admissions and financial aid representatives will go through every cost with you before you commit to anything.
Books, Equipment, and Your Esthetics Kit
That $1,640.45 line covers your books, your kit, your equipment, and the fees described above. As our catalog puts it, the kit “contains the majority of the necessary tools and implements to successfully participate in the clinical and practical assignment during the specific course of study.” The exact contents of the esthetics kit changes regularly. That’s because we constantly update what students receive in the kit to make sure they learn with high-quality tools and products that mirror what’s used in the industry.
Hands-on practice is the heart of esthetics training, and having your own professional tools from the start is a big part of it. You practice facial massage, extractions, waxing, microdermabrasion, and eyelash extensions with your classmates first, then with paying clients under instructor supervision in our student salon, using the same equipment you will reach for once you are licensed and working.
Personal Living Expenses
Tuition is one piece of the picture. You also need to cover everyday costs while you train, and it helps to map those out before your first day. Our 2025 cost of attendance worksheet gives the estimates our financial aid office uses when it builds an aid package for an esthetics student:
- Food: $371 a month, or $2,226 across the program
- Housing: $1,114 per month off campus ($6,684 across the program), or $431 a month for a dependent student at home ($2,586 across the program)
- Transportation: $300 a month, or $1,800 across the program
- Miscellaneous personal expenses: $219 a month, or $1,314 across the program
Added to tuition, fees, books, and federal loan fees, those estimates put the total cost of attendance at about $24,046 for a dependent student at home and about $28,308 for a student housed off campus.
Your own numbers will look different depending on where you live, how you get to campus, and whether you keep working while you study. Our EverFlex schedule offers morning, afternoon, and evening options depending on the campus, which makes it easier to keep an income coming in while you train.
Financial Aid Options
Evergreen Beauty College is accredited by NACCAS, which means financial aid is available for those who may qualify. The first step is to determine your eligibility. To do that, you’ll need to complete the government’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Our school code is 039173, except for the North Seattle (Shoreline) campus—that campus’s code is 013822.
Federal Loans
Federal student loans are borrowed money you repay with interest after you graduate or leave school. You apply through the FAFSA.
Private and student career loans are applicable too, for students who need them. While EBC doesn’t offer these loans directly, students are welcome to apply through their bank or lender of choice and put the funds toward their tuition. Federal loans tend to have lower interest rates than private loans.
Federal Grants
Grants do not have to be repaid. The Federal Pell Grant is the main program students qualify for. For the 2026 to 2027 award year, the maximum Pell Grant award is $6,162 for the Esthetics 750 hour program. Pell Grants (and other grants) are awarded according to financial need. What you could receive depends on the financial information in your FAFSA.
Scholarship Options
Washington residents have other options beyond federal aid. For 2026 to 2027, for example, a student from a family of four earning $83,500 or less may qualify for free tuition and training, with partial awards available for families earning up to $139,500. College Bound funds and Washington State Worker Retraining funds may apply as well.
Our financial aid representatives may also be able to point you toward industry-sponsored programs and resources for finding outside scholarships for which you may be eligible. Some scholarships Evergreen students have successfully applied for in the past include:
- Beauty Changes Lives scholarship opportunities
- American Association of Career Schools (AACS) scholarships and grants
- Northwest Career Colleges Association Careers That Work! Scholarships (graduating high school seniors only)
- Division of Vocational Rehabilitation scholarship opportunities, for students who have disabilities
Some students have also been able to find outside scholarships via the WashBoard, a state-sponsored directory of scholarship providers. Eligibility for scholarships varies, and it’s not guaranteed that you’ll get one—but it’s always worth trying.
Payment Plans
When aid does not cover everything, we build an individualized monthly payment plan around your situation. This way, the balance spreads across your program instead of landing all at once.
You can also use funds from a 529 educational savings plan to cover the costs of your training.
Finally, we can arrange monthly payment options directly with you. You place a minimum down payment of $1,000 and then spread the remaining cost over six months—with no interest. Ask one of our financial representatives which options could apply to you.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does esthetician school cost at Evergreen Beauty College in 2026?
As of September 2026, the total is $15,052.95, subject to local sales tax: $13,312.50 in tuition, $1,640.45 for books, kit, equipment, and fees, and a one-time $100 registration fee (Evergreen Beauty College). Everyday costs such as housing, food, and transportation are separate. Tuition costs will change in January 2027.
How long does the esthetics program take?
The program is 750 clock hours, which comes to about 25 weeks, or roughly six months, at 30 hours a week. Our EverFlex Hybrid schedule combines four hours a day of in-person learning with 10 hours of online coursework.
Can I pay for esthetics school monthly?
Yes. We offer individualized monthly payment plans. Generally, you would place a down payment of at least $1,000, and the remaining costs would be spread out over a six-month period. There’s no interest, and your down payment can be higher than $1,000. Our financial aid representatives can help you put one together based on what aid you receive and what you can manage each month.
Is financial aid available for esthetics school in Washington?
Financial aid is available for those who may qualify. Students at Evergreen can apply for the Federal Pell Grant, federal and private loans, College Bound funds, and Worker Retraining funds. Outside scholarship opportunities may also be available. Students will need to complete the FAFSA to determine what aid they may be eligible for.
What does it cost to get licensed after I graduate?
You’ll need to pay a total of $288 to take the licensure exam: $169 for the written exam and $119 for the practical exam. According to the Washington State Department of Licensing, Washington charges $35 for an original esthetician license. After that, you’ll have to pay $66 every two years to renew your license.
Ready to Talk Through Your Numbers?
Every student’s costs look a little different. The best way to find out what yours could be is to talk with someone from Evergreen, who can walk you through tuition, aid, and a payment plan that fits your life.
Contact our admissions team to learn more about training to become an esthetician with us!
