Admissions

Admission Procedures and Requirements

Please note that all programs are offered at the campus. Training is offered to all applicants on an equal basis, regardless of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, national and ethnic origin. The school also complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 which prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and mandates the provision of reasonable accommodations to ensure access to programs and services to qualified handicapped persons.
Students are required to complete a criminal background disclosure for all our programs. Please note that felony convictions, and pleas of No Lo Contendere may disqualify certain individuals from obtaining licensure. The institution does not perform criminal background check screening during the admissions process. A criminal record does not prevent a student from enrolling. However, applicants for admission are advised to carefully consider program choices, as applicants with criminal records may be unable to obtain licensure post-graduation.
The programs offered at Palm Beach Academy of Health and Beauty are designed to prepare an individual for employment in their field of study. These programs are open for regular enrollment to men and women who possess a high school diploma or the equivalent. Prospective students are invited to visit the school and discuss their needs, goals and objectives with an Admissions representative. A student interested in applying may begin the process by completing the Application for Admissions on campus. This may be obtained by calling the school Admissions office at the campus at 561.845.1400.
Applicants must meet the following requirements to be admitted to Palm Beach Academy of Health and Beauty:

Complete an interview at the Admissions Address at the Address on the form.
Be at least 16 years of age.
Submit transcript or diploma, or recognized equivalency confirming High School Graduation, a G.E.D., an associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree or equivalent. Foreign transcripts and diplomas must be translated into English and evaluated by a recognized third-party translation/evaluation provider.
Submit proof that you are a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident or on a legal status allowing you to study in the United States.
Ability to Benefit Students (ATB) will not be accepted for regular admission if they have never previously attended a post-secondary school. An ATB student who attended an eligible program at a Title IV institution prior to July 1, 2012, may be able to establish eligibility at the same Title IV institution or a different Title IV institution under the guidelines provided by the Federal Student Aid office, as noted below.
These ATB applicants must meet the grandfather clause under Gen12-09, to be accepted at Palm Beach Academy of Health & Beauty based on 1) documentation from the National Student Loan Data System that states that they previously received Title IV aid, or 2) a transcript or other documentation from a previous institution that demonstrates that the applicant was enrolled or attended an eligible program at a Title IV institution or passed an approved ATB test.
Palm Beach Academy of Health and Beauty will accept, by exception, prospective students who do not have a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent, and who do not meet the grandfather clause under GEN 12-09 if they 1) pass an independently administered and USED-approved ATB exam and 2) if they enroll into an Eligible Career Pathways Program as defined in section 484(d)(2) of the HEA. These students must concurrently enroll in an adult secondary education program while attending Palm Beach Academy of Health and Beauty. Students who are participating in the Eligible Career Pathways Program must attain their high school diploma or GED before graduating from Palm Beach Academy of Health and Beauty. The costs for any High School Completion programs are not included in the institution’s stated tuitions and fees.
For Active Duty military and Veterans students, the DD Form 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from active duty may serve as an alternative documentation to verify a student’s high school graduation if it indicates that the individual is a high school graduate or has the equivalent.

Upon acceptance, a student must complete an Enrollment Agreement, provide a copy of their Driver’s License (or other form of government issued ID) and complete all necessary paperwork. Interested students can initiate the application process online at www.pbacademy.net but must visit the campus Admissions Office to complete the application process.
NOTE: Applicants for licensure with the Florida Massage Therapy Board must be 18 years of age or have a high school diploma or GED.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The International applicant who wishes to study at Palm Beach Academy of Health & Beauty® (PBA) must:

Speak to an Admission Representative regarding the programs offered at the school.
Be at least 16 years of age.
Possess the equivalent of a U.S. high school diploma AND, provide high school transcript/diploma or an evaluation of the high school transcript/diploma; Foreign transcripts and diplomas must be translated into English and evaluated by a recognized third-party translation/evaluation provider.
Choose the program that he/she will study and the location.
Complete the International Student Application Form (IN-100) and submit it via e-mail to your Admission Representative.
Pay a one-time non-refundable $100.00 USD application fee. This fee should be paid via wire transfer to the school’s account at the same time you submit Form IN-100. The information on the schools account is found on the I-20 package.
Have all documents translated into English by a professional certified translator.
Submit original documents, which will be returned to the applicant upon review by the international department.
Complete all forms in their entirety.
Have all forms typed. Handwritten forms will not be accepted.
Have a valid passport for at least six months beyond the applicant’s intended period of stay in the U.S.

REQUIREMENTS TO APPLY FOR YOUR CERTIFICATE OF ELIGIBILITY (FORM I-20)

The I-20 package is the right source of information for you, as it provides you with everything you need to know to apply to Palm Beach Academy of Health & Beauty®. The International Package can be found on our website at www.pbacademy.net in the International Student Admissions tab under Admissions. Please be aware that the Certificate of Eligibility (Form I-20) will be generated once our International Department receives a completed package.

To obtain your I-20 signed by Palm Beach Academy of Health & Beauty®, International Applicants must read and comply with ALL the requirements listed in the International Package (I-20 package). All forms must be typed and mailed to your Admission Representative. The non-refundable application fee and the down payment must be paid via wire transfer to the international school account or in person at the school, if in the U.S.

ATTENDANCE POLICY FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

International students must maintain a full course of study at all times. This means that students must follow their class schedule as indicated on the enrollment agreement. According to the M1 visa program, international students are not eligible for a Leave of Absence, as this would break the terms of their class schedule. Should an emergency arise, that might require a student to miss school, the student must consult with the Primary Designated School Official in the International Department. There are certain exceptions such as a medical leave; however, the terms of the M1 visa require that the student provide sufficient documentation to substantiate the request for leave. The request and documentation must be reviewed and approved by the PDSO and USCIS for the student to be granted the exception.

CREDIT FOR PREVIOUS EDUCATION / TRAINING

This is only required if the applicant is requesting credit for previous education/training. Please keep in mind that an additional two (2) weeks will be added for processing of your I-20. If you are interested in requesting credit for your previous education/training the following procedure must be completed before processing and issuing applicants a Certificate of Eligibility (I-20).

Transfer of hours, services, and grades from a previous institution

If transferring previous coursework from another licensed and accredited institution, Palm Beach Academy of Health & Beauty may accept up to 50% (fifty percent) of credits or hours towards the new program. PBAHB transfers courses, not clock hours and students must complete the required number of courses specified by the institution and shall not simply rely upon a calculation of clock hours. Students may use a maximum of 50% (fifty percent) of previous classwork towards their diploma of degree. Students must provide all of the following documents for consideration:

An official sealed transcript, delivered directly to PBAHB
If the institution is based outside of the US, the student must include an English translation (if not in English) and an academic equivalency determination. Forms are available from the admissions office for students to use to submit their academic records to a review agency. Agencies charge a fee for this service. Students shall pay this fee directly to the agency. Please provide adequate time for academic records to be reviewed by the agencies.
A signed academic credit transfer request form, available from the registrar.
A copy of any applicable licenses or certifications.

Documentation submission does not guarantee full or partial or any credit for previous education or licensing. Students coming from another school or from another state with a license may be required to complete additional hours, services and exams if their previous education or licensing does not meet our current program requirements. The final decision resides with the Director of Education.

Transfer of Hours, Services, and grades from a previous Institution for a licensed applicant.

If transferring previous coursework from another licensed and accredited institution, and the applicant holds a state license in a related field, Palm Beach Academy of Health & Beauty may accept up to 65% (sixty-five percent) previous credits or towards the new program. Students must take a minimum of 35% (thirty-five percent) of credits or hours towards their diploma of degree. PBAHB transfers courses, not clock hours and students must complete the required number of courses specified by the institution and shall not simply rely upon a calculation of clock hours. Students must submit the following documents for consideration:

An official sealed transcript, delivered directly to PBAHB
If the institution is based outside of the US, the student must include an English translation (if not in English) and an academic equivalency determination. Forms are available from the admissions office for students to use to submit their academic records to a review agency. Agencies charge a fee for this service. Students shall pay this fee directly to the agency. Please provide adequate time for academic records to be reviewed by the agencies.
A copy of any applicable licenses or certifications.
A signed academic credit transfer request form, available from the registrar.

Transferring hours, services, and grades within our school

To receive credit for courses previously completed within our school submission of an academic transcript is not required. Some of our programs contain educational components that are equivalent to one another. Those components may be transferable partially or in its entirety. The final decision resides with the Director of Education and Campus Director. In most cases, there are no prerequisites to the order in which the student takes each phase of the program. Palm Beach Academy of Health & Beauty may accept up to 65% (sixty five percent) of credits or hours towards the new program. Students will take 35% (thirty five percent) of credits or hours towards their diploma of degree. PBAHB transfers courses, not clock hours and students must complete the required number of courses specified by the institution and shall not simply rely upon a calculation of clock hours.

Transferring hours, services, and grades to another institution

Although Florida law requires licensed vocational schools to accept documented hours and services obtained by the student at a licensed Florida vocational school, PBA advises all of its students to check with the receiving school before assuming any or all hours, services and grades will be transferable, especially if the receiving school is located out of state.

Veteran’s Credit for Previous Enrollment or Training

A Veterans Administration benefit recipient has the responsibility to report all previous education and training to Palm Beach Academy of Health & Beauty. PBA evaluates the information and grants appropriate credit, with training time and tuition reduced proportionally. The veteran student and the Veterans Administration are notified. Transcripts must be received by the end of the student’s first payment period.

NOTE: The required hours for HIV are not transferable between programs, nor will the grade be credited. You must obtain a new HIV certificate for each program taken. The HIV certificate is only valid for a period of two years.