FAQ
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
YES, full black scrubs uniform, top and bottom, no print; close toed shoes, please revised student dress code policy. Students that show to school without uniform can purchase one at the IBA store or will be send home.
Yes, you can, but keeping in mind that you only get hours while on the school premises. You can make up hours, so you don’t fall behind and avoid paying over contract fees.
YES, you can enroll at any time to secure your seat, and you will start on next class start date, if we have seats open for that class date. Depending on how many seats are available, we may allow students to start immediately.
It all depends on the down payment, the higher the down, the lower the balance. The longer the terms, the lower the weekly payments.
EXAMPLE: Enrollment date October 1st (15 weeks before next class). Class starts January 18, and you are doing the 12 weeks program, your balance due after the down payment will be divided into 15 + 12 = 27 weeks, your weekly payment will be split into 27 weeks, so your payment will be a lot lower.
YES, to be paid in full before graduation.
We accept any students of any nationality, regardless of legal status in the US. IBA welcomes you and will give you the opportunity to start a new chapter in your life and help you in the process to obtain your Diploma as a Nail Technician. Students can enroll, attend, and graduate IBA, but unfortunately in the state of SC, any DACA student; or any student who does not have a legal status, Social Security number and a valid US Government Issued Photo Identification, will not be approved to take state examinations and will not be able to obtain a professional Nail Technician License in South Carolina, but may be able in other states like North Carolina. Students can still attend school, graduate, and obtain IBA nail school Diploma.
IBA gives the opportunity to everyone, but the state regulations are completely out of our control. Our commitment to all students is to prepare you to be a TOP Beauty Professional, but without the legal documentation the state requires, we cannot assure you will be able to obtain your professional license in South Carolina. All students with any legal status can obtain their CIDESCO DIPLOMA after 2 years of experience in any state or country, and the CIDESCO DIPLOMA is accredited internationally, but in US you would still need your state professional license.
Foreign language students who do not speak English MUST know that we cannot translate the class.
We help as much we can but unfortunately, due to state regulations, we cannot translate.
We highly recommend using a translator device if needed, and our personal recommendation headphones are TIMEKETTLE M3 Two-way translator device; get them on Amazon for about $140.
IMPORTANT TO KNOW, you can use translation headphones at school to help yourself understand the class better, but when taking the state examinations, electronic devices including translators are prohibited.
Students will have the opportunity to make up hours, but if you don’t make up any missed hours/days and you can’t finish your 300 hours by the end of contract/expected graduation date, unfortunately you will have to pay over-contract fees. ($15 per hour until completing the 300. EXAMPLE: your expected
graduation date is March 31, and you still need 50 hours to complete the 300, then you will have to pay $15 x 50 = $750 on top what your original balance was. Take advantage of the makeup hours and don’t get behind.
PLEASE review the DOWN PAYMENT FEES EXPLAIN on the disclosure and/or enrollment cancellation and refund policy.
Yes, for up to 60 days. After 60 days, you will be considered a drop-out, and to re-enter the school fees will be pro-rated and you will have to pay a new admissions fee. If we had made changes to any of the school materials, you would need to purchase new ones to be able to start.
Yes, you will have to pay the percentage according to the contract refund policy.
You will need to pay what you owe from previous balance and re-enroll. If school fees are higher when you re-enroll, your amount due will be prorated.
You will need to get an official transcript from the previous school to transfer to IBA.
NEW REGULATION: unlimited if you apply for licensure after graduation.
No, once you graduate, you need to submit your new license application to the state, and you will pay directly to them.
Yes, 4 hours every 2 years to renew, and no need to re-take any exams, unless you let your license lapse.
You can find all the continuing education provider on the LLR website under Education.
Yes, the book contains 23 chapters, and 15 of them are part of the state written exam, we will prepare you, but as student, you need to commit and study as much as you can and be disciplined.
You can take your exams as many times as needed, but application and exam fees will apply every time. Payable to LLR & PSI
Yes, practice is as crucial as studying, some days it be book work and some days practice, but every day is a workday!
IBA kit includes everything to do the basic services of Gel Manicure, Pedicure, Hard Gel, PolyGel, Acrylics, and tools to do Nail Art. IT DOES NOT include an LED curing lamp or an electric file.
Throughout the program, students are required to purchase additional products and their own electric file.
Each student station is equipped with their own individual table lamp, LED curing lamp, flash curing lamp, dust collector and a fan.
The student is responsible for replenishing what they need as well as purchase any other products they find useful for their practice. Remember that as a student you will get 15% off on all IBA brand products and essentials, and we have an amazing variety of products to choose from at the store.
(check the picture below for kit contents)
Yes, on clinic days it is mandatory that students work the clinic floor on real clients to get the practice they need and the required number of services in order to graduate and obtain their license.