Our current tuition, fees, and supply costs are detailed below.
Prospective students are encouraged to use the Net Price Calculator available on our website to receive a personalized estimate of the cost of attending Paul Mitchell The School Portsmouth.
Transfer students and students who are approved to re-enter their program are assessed a per clock hour rate for the remainder of their program.
| TUITION – COSMETOLOGY | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $19,000.00 |
| Application Fee (non-refundable) | 100.00 |
| NH Student Apprentice License (non-refundable) | 50.00 |
| Kit, Equipment, Textbook, Supplies | 3,295.00 |
| TOTAL COSTS | $22,445.00 |
| Program | Per Clock Hour Rate (Transfer and Re-Entry Students Only) |
|---|---|
| Cosmetology | $13.38 |
The below Tuition is effective March 1, 2025
| TUITION – COSMETOLOGY | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $19,500.00 |
| Application Fee (non-refundable) | 100.00 |
| NH Student Apprentice License (non-refundable) | 50.00 |
| Kit, Equipment, Textbook, Supplies | 3,295.00 |
| TOTAL COSTS | $22,945.00 |
| Program | Per Clock Hour Rate (Transfer and Re-Entry Students Only) |
|---|---|
| Cosmetology | $13.38 |
*Any used and/or opened items in the Paul Mitchell Technical Kit purchased from the school are considered unreturnable equipment. Returnable equipment must be returned within 20 days of withdrawal in their original state, no exceptions. All returned equipment will be assessed a 25% restocking fee. Unopened items from the kit can only be returned to the school if they were purchased directly from the school.
Note: The total charges for a period of attendance are equivalent to the cost of the entire program, due to the length of the program.
Please contact the school’s Financial Services Leader for payment options. Below are the payment options accepted by the school.
| Credit Cards | Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express | Additional 3% Processing Fee |
| TFC | Administrative Fee: $100.00 | 0% interest while in school 6% once no longer in school |
| Other Payment Options | Personal Checks | |
Financial aid available to those who qualify. Financial aid recipients understand that monies received on their behalf are applied first to tuition costs.
At its sole discretion, the school may adjust tuition and kit fees for students that transfer from a school that has closed without notice.
In extraordinary circumstances, the school may adjust tuition and kit fees for students that transfer from a school that has suddenly closed without notice.
Per VA regulation, only mandatory fees may be billed to the VA. Students utilizing VA benefits will be responsible for arranging alternate payments for any fees not covered by VA.
COSMETOLOGY STATE BOARD LICENSE FEE
The New Hampshire State Board licensing examination fees are not included in the student tuition and fee package and will be an additional charge to the student, upon completion of the program.
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Practical Examination Fee | $104.00 |
| Computer Based Written | $69.00 |
| Cosmetologist License | $25.00 |
| Total | $198.00 |
*Information currently available and is subject to change.