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Which agencies accredit beauty schools and cosmetology schools?

April 26, 2017accredit agencies beauty cosmetology schools

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Which agencies accredit beauty schools and cosmetology schools?

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The largest accrediting agency for beauty and cosmetology schools is NACCAS, which stands for the National Accrediting Commission for Cosmetology Arts & Sciences. NACCAS is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as an accrediting authority. NACCAS currently accredits approximately 1,000 beauty institutions which serve more than 100,000 beauty school students. These schools offer more than 20 courses and programs of study which fall under the NACCAS scope of accreditation. Other accrediting agencies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education include: ACCSCT (Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology), ACCET (Accrediting Council for Continued Education & Training), and SACS (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools). Also, the American Association of Cosmetology Schools (AACS), the Cosmetology Advancement Foundation (CAF), and the Beauty and Barber Supply Institute (BBSI) all sponsor ACE Grants, which encourage highly motivated and qualified indi