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Accreditation is an independent appraisal of an institution during which the school is evaluated on a number of areas including educational quality, professional status among similar institutions, financial stability, and operational ethics. It is a voluntary step our College chose to pursue many years ago to verify to students, alumni, and the community at large that our students are being trained appropriately in their chosen career field.

The process of obtaining NACCAS accreditation involves a rigorous progression starting with application procedures; self-study reviews; site visits from accreditation members; detailed evaluation of our course offerings, program curriculum, campus; and assessments on our teaching faculty. Schools are granted accreditation for a certain number of years, and when the time frame comes to a close, the process must be repeated. In summary, accreditation confirms you are obtaining a quality education that will thoroughly prepare you for the workforce.

* If you would like to see the NACCAS approval letter, please see Mrs. Mills.

* The approval letter from accreditation and licensing is available on the laboratory walls.

**"Elite College of Cosmetology is authorized for operation as a postsecondary educational institution by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission" please visit www.tn.gov/THEC ** "In order to view detailed job placement and graduation information on the programs offered by Elite College of Cosmetology, please visit http://www.tn.gov/thec/topic/authorized-institutions-data."

The school does not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, race, color, religion, or ethnic origin in admitting students. This nondiscrimination policy, admission policy, and graduation policy is practiced at all times. In addition, students are not recruited who are already attending or admitted to another school offering a similar program of study.

Elite College of Cosmetology offers several professional products including: Paul Mitchell, Redken & O.P.I. The instructors at Elite College of Cosmetology are trained to help you select the best products for your lifestyle at all times.

Redken Redken is a global leader in professional haircare products and services. Redken products are available in professional beauty salons (over 50 countries). Elite College of Cosmetology is proud to offer Redken to our clients. Please visit their website at http://www.redken.com/products

O.P.I. OPI was one of the first in nail industry to focus on a limit sales of products to and through beauty professionals only. OPI includes all instructions and ingredients on all of the products sold. The team at OPI ensure all safety on all products across the world. Please visit the OPI website for more information. www.opi.com

Paul Mitchell is a global leader in professional haircare products and services.Paul Mitchell is sold in nearly 100,000 salons across the U.S. Paul Mitchell produces over 100 products. The products are available in over 80 countries worldwide. Please visit the Paul Mitchell website at www.paulmitchell.com