Admissions

Taking the first step toward a rewarding career in cosmetology or esthetics starts with training. If you’re excited about the opportunity of training at MCC, here’s what you should do to get started.

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Admissions Standards

All students seeking certificates in cosmetology and esthetics are required to submit proof that the student is at least 16 years of age and has an education equivalent to a high school degree.  Students seeking admission to the cosmetology or esthetics teacher training are required to submit proof of an education equivalent to a high school degree and a valid state license in the area for which they are applying.  Students seeking admission to the Massage Therapy program are required to submit proof that the student is at least 18 years of age and has an education equivalent to a high school degree.

1. New Students: Acceptance to Midwest College of Cosmetology is based on a student’s high school record and ACT scores. Campus visits are strongly recommended. In select cases, a personal statement, an interview with the Director of Admissions and Director of MCC, and academic or professional letters of recommendation may be required.
2. Transfer Students: Transfer student applications can be submitted for any of the program start dates. Students who apply should have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 and be eligible to return to their previous institution(s). (Students who are on probation at their previous institutions may be provisionally admitted upon review and decision by the Director of Admissions.) In select cases, a personal statement, an interview with the Director of Admissions and Director of MCC, and academic or professional letters of recommendation may be required.
3. Non Traditional Students (21 years or older): Non-traditional students are not required to submit ACT scores, but must submit high school and college transcripts, a resume, and in some cases academic or professional letters of recommendation may be required.

PLEASE NOTE: Admission decisions are made on a rolling basis until classes are full. If a class is full, an applicant may be wait listed until space becomes available. Students are encouraged to apply early as spaces are limited.

Step By Step Guide To the MCC Admissions Process

What I Need to Apply to MCC? 

• Fill Out an Admissions Application
• Online
• Mail
• Over-the-Phone
• Submit the Application Fee of $25
• Online
• Mail: Check or Money Order
• Credit Card Over-the-Phone
• In Person
• Submit High School Transcripts
• MCC can fax for unofficial transcripts
• Student needs to request official transcripts
• Submit GED Scores (If applicable)
• Contact Your GED Testing Center
• Submit ACT Scores (If under age 21)
• High Schools may send a copy with transcripts
  *When contacting high school, ask if ACT scores will be included
• If not, contact www.actstudent.org for copy of scores

• Submit College Transcripts (If applicable)
• Request college transcripts from the college’s Registrar Office
• Apply for Financial Aid by completing your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) www.fafsa.ed.gov 
• Federal Student Aid to help pay for school
• LCN/MCC School Code: 001709: (School Code will be listed under Lincoln College-Normal)
• If you haven’t done so already… Call your Admissions Counselor to schedule a Tour of LCN/MCC Campus!
• Receive Your Admissions Decision
• Your Admissions Counselor will contact you by phone or mail with your Admissions decision. Most decisions are made within one week of completing your application (with the submission of all required documents and information).

After I Have Been Accepted to MCC…. What’s next?

• Submit the Confirmation Fee of $50
• Complete the Housing Application (If living on campus)
• Over-the-Phone
• By Mail
• Submit the Housing Deposit- $200 (due with your Housing Application)
• Financial Aid
• Meet with a Financial Aid Advisor to discuss your Financial Aid Package and Awards
• Business Office
• Set up a payment plan for tuition
• Academic Advisor (Optional)
• Set up your LCN class schedule (optional – applies only to students who wish to take traditional courses in addition to MCC classes. Contact your Admissions Counselor for more information.)