Nail technician

Nail Technician

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Program Information
Schedule Options

Degree Type
9-credit Technical Certificate

Program Code
40-502-A

Time to Degree
Less than 1 year

Start Date
August / January / June

How You'll Learn

Hybrid
Evening
Weekend

Fall and Spring Options

This program is 300 hours and includes three courses. All three courses must be taken in the same semester.
Classes are typically scheduled Monday through Friday during the evening.
Classes in this program fill quickly; register early. Seats are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Accelerated Summer Option

This accelerated option allows you to complete this program in eight weeks (320 hours) during the summer.
All three courses must be taken in the same semester.

Learn to create beautiful, customized, well-groomed nails for your clients by studying current nail technology and nail design trends. Get hands-on experience in our Style & Class Salon and Spa, and prepare for the Wisconsin Manicurist License examination.

Tuition Costs

The cost of your degree depends on a number of factors, including where you live, how your program is delivered, how long it takes to finish your program and the financial aid you receive. Explore current tuition and fees.

Additional Estimated Costs

Nail Technician Kit: $675 plus tax (mandatory, must be purchased through the WCTC Bookstore prior to the first day of class)
Books: $150
iPad (recommended)

How To Apply

Apply online and pay the $30 application fee.

Questions on the application process? Visit the Admissions page or contact an enrollment counselor.

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Program Questions

Karen Damore
kdamore@wctc.edu

General Questions

We'd love to help! Connect with our Enrollment team by filling out our online form or by email at enroll@wctc.edu.

High School Eligibility

This program is open to qualified high school applicants. Learn more >

To take the state licensing exam, you must:
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Be a high school graduate or have attained high school graduation equivalency.
You are required to obtain licensing within one year of completing this program.

Financial Aid

This certificate does not qualify for financial aid. To qualify for most federal financial aid, a student must be enrolled in a technical diploma or associate degree program.

Payment plans are available for tuition and fees. Payment plans are not available for the required Nail Technician Kit.

Program Courses

Education and Human Services Programs

What Makes This Program Unique

This 16-week certificate prepares students for the state licensing examination to practice as a manicurist.
You can apply credits from this program toward the Cosmetology technical diploma.
Get hands-on experience in WCTC's Style & Class Salon and Spa.

Student painting client's nails

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