Cosmetology & Esthetics Enrollment

Application Deadline:

Cosmetology Fall 2025 and Esthetician waiting list: May 23, 2025

Cosmetology Application
FAFSA is accepted for both the Basic Operator and Esthetician programs, you can find a link to the FAFSA website along with general MCC enrollment information by clicking below or on Apply Now at the top left of the screen.

Become a Student at MCC
McLennan’s Cosmetology programs have a 100% pass rate for both the Basic Operator and Esthetician programs.

To Enroll:

  • Be 17 years of age or older.
  • Have a high school diploma, HSE, or GED.
  • Submit a completed program application by the deadline to the Cosmetology office.
    • If you have trouble completing the online application you can request a PDF application via email or you can pick up an application from the Cosmetology Department.
  • Be a current MCC student in good standing with the college.
  • Pass the mandatory reading comprehension entrance exam.
    • This exam is given in our office free of charge in October and June.
    • TSI, SAT, ACT scores, and/or post-secondary education degrees will not be accepted in place of this exam.
    • Applicants will be contacted via email to schedule this exam once the dates are available.
  • Be accepted by the department and notified of you tentative starting semester.
  • Attend the mandatory information session scheduled by the department.

Student Support & Assistance Resources

CREW Connect students with resources and services on and off campus for non-academic needs.

TRIO Education Opportunity Center Free assistance, support, and resources for the college application and enrollment process for eligible adults.

TRIO Student Support Services Academic advising, tutoring, financial assistance, transfer assistance and advising, cultural enrichment activities, university visits and tours, and leadership opportunities for first-generation students, low income students, and students with documented disabilities. 

Title IX Federal civil rights law that prohibits the d discrimination of students on the basis of sex including gender, pregnant and parenting, sexual harassment, or sexual violence. 

Accommodations Completes an analysis of access needs on a case by case basis per student-initiated request to determine and coordinate appropriate accommodations.

Highlander Central One-stop shop for all questions related to becoming a student, financial aid, records & registration, and the Highlander Restart Program.

Support and Empowerment Program Academic and personal coaching, skill development, goal setting, referrals to on and off campus resources, and financial assistance with transportation and books for students enrolled in Workforce programs who meet one of the special populations as defined by the Perkins Basic Grant.

For those interested in the programs who have a criminal background:

Please be advised that your background could keep you from being licensed by the State of Texas.

Guidelines can be found at  www.tdlr.texas.gov/crimconvict.html

If you have a question about your background and eligibility to be licensed, please contact the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) at 512-463-6599.

You also have the right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from TDLR, www.tdlr.texas.gov/crimhistoryeval.html

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For more information:

Call 254-299-8701, text 254-602-5269, email Nicole Beckwith-Dawson at  nbeckwith@mclennan.edu, Laura Hays at  lhays@mclennan.edu or stop by our office located in wing B of the Community Services Center (CSC) at 4601 N 19th Street.

 

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