Admissions

We’re not for everyone—and that’s by design. At AMUA, we keep class sizes small so you can get personal attention and hands-on experience. We’re looking for students with real drive and talent. Your application should showcase your skills, your ambition, and your potential.

We consider your essay, portfolio, references, and interview to determine if you’re ready to train at the professional level.

Admission Requirements

What You’ll Need to Complete Your Application File:

Complete the Online Application for Admission and pay the $100 non-refundable application fee
Official proof of high school completion (High school diploma, a GED certificate, an official transcript showing secondary school completion, or a state certification of home-school completion)
High school seniors may submit proof of high school attendance but must provide official proof of completion before starting training
An essay stating why you want to enroll at the Academy of Makeup & Arts
Two references from people who have known you for at least one year
Portfolio reflecting works of art completed within the past 2 years (Not required for the Freelance Makeup Artist Program)

Exceptions for High School Students

A very rare exception may be made for ages 16+ who haven’t yet completed high school. For secondary (high school) students not enrolled under a training agreement, the applicant must meet the following requirements:

Meet the state requirements for admission (complete 10th grade and be 16 years of age)
Proof of completion of 10th grade can be shown through high school transcripts.
Provide permission in writing from the secondary school in which they are enrolled.
Successfully complete the pre-enrollment evaluation.
Proof of age can be shown through a drivers license, birth certificate, etc.

Acceptable Proof of High School Completion

We cannot accept copies nor make copies of your originals!

An official, sealed copy of your high school transcript or GED;
A certificate demonstrating that the student has passed a state-authorized examination that the state recognizes as the equivalent of a high school diploma;
An official academic transcript of a student who has successfully completed at least a two-year program that is acceptable for full credit toward a bachelor’s degree.
State certification of home-school completion and transcripts.

Other Transcripts

Gather transcripts or proof of completion from all schools you’ve completed since high school including aesthetics, cosmetology, college and university.

Veteran Students

Veterans planning to use VA educational benefits must provide the following:

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Foreign Diplomas

Should an enrolling student provide a foreign high school diploma, the institution will work with the student to obtain an English translation of the document along with confirmation that the education received is equivalent to a U.S. high school diploma. This documentation must come from an outside agency.

Articulation Agreements

Students enrolling under a training agreement with another entity, the applicant must meet the admissions requirements set forth in the training agreement with the other entity.

Still have questions? Schedule a 1:1 with an Enrollment Advisor

Consumer Information

Academy of Makeup & Arts is authorized by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission, a Division of Postsecondary Education. This authorization is renewed annually based on evaluations of education quality, ethical business practices, and financial responsibility. For detailed job placement and graduation information, visit the official Tennessee Higher Education Commission website.