Programs / Beauty & Cosmetology

Postsecondary & Concurrent Enrollment

Nail
Technician

Build professional skills in manicures, pedicures, and artificial nail application and graduate ready to sit the Colorado State Board licensure exam.

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23Credits
611Hours
18Weeks
1Semester

Program Overview

About the Program

The Nail Technician program runs one semester across 18 weeks and 611 hours of hands-on training. Students develop essential skills in manicures, pedicures, and artificial nail application, preparing for careers in the nail industry.

The curriculum is designed to meet Colorado State Board licensing requirements, and graduates are eligible to sit the State Board examination upon completing the program.

For a full course breakdown, view the General Catalog (PDF).

ManicuresPedicuresArtificial Nail ApplicationNail Art & DesignSanitation & Safety

Eligibility

Who Can Enroll

Open to post-secondary and concurrent enrollment students. This program qualifies for Federal Financial Aid, including Pell Grants, SEOG, and Federal Work Study.

Enrollment Terms

Post-secondary students enroll for the Fall semester. High school concurrent-enrollment students enroll in the Spring semester. Contact admissions early to secure your spot.

Colorado State Board

Graduates are eligible to sit the Colorado State Board examination for nail technician licensure.

Class Schedule

Fall In-Seat Schedule

Choose a morning or afternoon session, Monday – Friday at the Delta Campus.

AM Session · Delta Campus

Monday – Friday

7:30 AM – 11:15 AM

PM Session · Delta Campus

Monday – Friday

12:15 PM – 4:00 PM

Admissions Requirements

Conditions of Enrollment

Official Transcripts

Sent directly to TCR from the school you previously attended.

Photo ID

A photocopy of your valid government-issued photo ID.

Orientation

Mandatory attendance required to review program expectations and policies.

Tuition & Fees

Program Cost

All costs below are paid directly to TCR and cover tuition, fees, your student kit, styling coat, and State Board testing fees. Federal Financial Aid is available to qualifying students.

Program Tuition & Fees
Tuition$2,380.50
Administrative Fees$404.46
Program Fees$625.00
Course Fees$125.58
Testing Fees$163.00
Book$319.00
Student Kit / Styling Coat$1,225.00
Sales Tax$100.36
Total: Paid Directly to TCR$5,342.90

Spring 2027 Cohort

Applications are open for the Spring 2027 Nail Technician cohort. The program runs in the spring semester only.