AMUA Program Tuition & Fees Schedule
2025-26 Schedule
| Program | Clock Hours | Tuition | Supplies Fees | Total Cost of Program |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freelance Makeup Artist Program | 96 | $2,880 | $2,000 | $4,880 |
| Makeup for Television & Film Program | 586 | $17,580 | $5,145 | $22,725 |
| Performance Makeup Artist Program | 2100 | $63,000 | $13,155 | $76,155 |
| Makeup Artist: Special Effects Program | 828 | $24,840 | $4,845 | $29,685 |
| The Art of Wig & Hair Design Program | 668 | $20,040 | $5,480 | $25,520 |
| Costume Design Program | 644 | $19,320 | $3,855 | $23,175 |
2025-26 Program Pricing
Includes all kits, supplies, materials needed for classes.
Student Housing costs an additional $3,750 per semester.
Payment Options
Here’s how the payment options work, designed to fit different program durations and financial preferences:
- Semi-Annual Payments
For longer programs, you can make payments every six months. This option spreads out the cost into fewer, larger installments, ideal for families or students who prefer to budget periodically rather than monthly. - Quarterly Payments
Pay every three months, which works well for mid-length programs or for those who like to balance manageable installments with fewer due dates. - Monthly Payments
Spread the cost evenly across each month of your program. This is a flexible option, especially for shorter programs, ensuring smaller, more frequent payments.
Each plan is tailored to match the duration of your program, whether it’s two months or 30 months, so you only pay for the time you’re enrolled. Let us know which option works best for your situation, and we’re happy to help you get started!
Financial Assistance
Financial aid assists students who may not have the means to attend a private school. If you have questions about how you can finance your training at the Academy of Make Up Arts, call us today. Our staff is always available to speak with potential students and parents about your options.
When you’re self-employed, you can deduct the cost of education for your trade or business on Schedule C if the course maintains or improves skills you need in your trade or business.
Title IV (FAFSA)
Our school’s size and revenue levels are too low to take part in federal student aid programs. Federal accreditation would add unnecessary financial and administrative burdens. Our institution and students cannot bear them. Academy of Make Up Arts is authorized by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. We can accept private scholarships, sponsorships, and most 529 college savings plans. We also offer in-house Tuition Financing.
Tuition Installment Plans
We understand that many individuals do not have the available funds to pay up-front for private school tuition. We can provide the means for those who qualify. A cosigner may help you qualify.
Here’s what you’ll need to start your application:
- Your permanent home address
- Your Social Security Number
- Your employment information (company name and gross income) for past two years
- Financial information including your bank accounts and your monthly mortgage or rent payments
- If you’re applying with a cosigner, we’ll ask your cosigner to provide similar information about themselves.
After you submit your application We’ll review your credit. We usually provide a decision when you and your cosigner (if applicable) submit your application but in some cases, we may ask you for additional information or documentation before we can make a decision. If we approve your application, we will ask you or your cosigner to accept the terms of your loan and sign it electronically.
To qualify for this loan:
- The borrower must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident or apply with a cosigner who meets this requirement.
- The borrower and cosigner must be of legal age as defined by their state of permanent residence.
- The borrower or cosigner must have at least 2 years of positive credit history and meet other creditworthy requirements (see below).
- The borrower or cosigner may not exceed the debt to income threshold of 45% INCLUDING the amount owed to the AMUA.
- The borrower or cosigner has a credit score of at least 580.
- The borrower or cosigner has not defaulted on any federal or private student loans.
- The borrower or cosigner does not have bankruptcies, foreclosures or repossessions during the past 5 years.
- The borrower or cosigner has not had open collections or charge offs in the past 2 years.
If you meet the above requirements, complete the Credit Application(s). If you are using a cosigner, then they’ll need to complete an application, too.
Ready to apply for Tuition Financing? Click here to be taken to our web form. No need to email when you’re done. Adobe will notify us of completed forms automagically.
Veterans Benefits
Academy of Make Up Arts is approved by the Tennessee State Division of Veterans Affairs for the training of veterans and eligible persons under the provisions of Title 38, United States Code. This approval is for NonCollege Degree (NCD) Programs under Title 38, and applies to the Makeup for TV & Film, Makeup for Beauty & Fashion, Makeup for Retail & Bridal, The Art of Wig & Hair Design and Makeup Artist: Special Effects programs.
Veterans wishing to obtain information regarding their eligibility requirements and pay rate for educational benefits should contact the Department of Veterans Affairs at 1-888-442-4551.