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State Exam Eligibility

Students who complete this program will receive a technical diploma from Chippewa Valley Technical College, which qualifies them to apply for the State Board Manicurist exam. Students must be 18 years of age or older to be allowed to take the state exam.

Technology Requirements

This program requires technology which is built into the cost of the program. Please reference the Tool Kit or Additional Costs below for more information.

Academic Advising & Student Success

Academic Advisors assist students with developing academic plans based on their degree evaluations.  Their goal is to plan the right pathway to graduation by maximizing student's potential and ensuring success based on the student's previous academic experience, career path, and responsibilities outside of being a student.  Student Student Success Specialists assist students in overcoming barriers that many encounter over their academically successful by assisting with goal setting, interpersonal issues, success plans, and community-based referrals.  More information can be found on Commons (Student Services & Support).

Credit for Prior Learning (CPL)

CPL offers CVTC students an opportunity to earn college credit toward an associate degree or technical diploma for previous knowledge and mastered skills directly related to program curriculum. Previous knowledge and skills may be the result of work or volunteer experiences, certifications, apprenticeships, military experience, and courses completed at other institutions. If a student wishes to attempt CPL for a course in progress , it is imperative that CPL is attempted within the first week of the class to be eligible for a tuition refund. More information can be found at cvtc.edu/CPL.

Registration Requirements

Students must apply and be accepted to the Nail Technician Technical Diploma program prior to registering for classes. Registration is restricted to program students to assure each student has a place in each class. A mandatory informational session will be conducted during the advisement/registration time before the start of the program. Students will be notified of their advisement/registration time.

Attendance Requirements

To obtain a state license, students must complete at least 300 training hours in not less than 7 weeks and not more than 20 weeks in a school of cosmetology or a school of manicuring licensed by the Department of Safety and Professional Services. Salon service hours will be scheduled to accommodate evening and Saturday hours. More detailed attendance requirements will be explained during the first week of class.

Program Supplies and Technology Requirements

In lieu of physical textbooks, students will receive an iPad to host the digital curriculum. Students cannot use their own personal iPads. The technology and uniform kits' costs are embedded in a program course. Students will receive the technology and uniform kit within the first week of courses. Additionally, students are required to purchase two nail kits and an access card that allows students to use the digital curriculum via their iPad. Items can be shipped to the Business Campus Library and received on the first day of class, or you can have them sent to your home. 

Additional Costs

These costs are approximate. Some of these costs are built into the courses' fee

Costs Embedded into Course*
$643 - Technology & Uniform Kit

• Apple iPad 32 GB, Wi-Fi
• Logitech Crayon
• Apple Care – 2 Year
• Name Tag
• STM Dux Case
• Smock
• Logitech Keys-to-Go

Additional Costs (estimate cost - doesn't include taxes) (available in bookstore)**
$525 - CVTC Nail Program Kit - STR 798
$268 - CVTC Burmax Nail Kit - 24708
$502 - Milady Access Card (in lieu of books)
Total - $1295

Lockers

Students may choose to rent a locker to hold their supplies that don't fit their secured cart (provided by the program). To rent a locker, a nonrefundable, non-transferable five-dollar ($5) fee must be paid to the student life office. This entitles sole use of the locker through the second Friday in May. Locker availability due to maintenance may be limited during the months of May, June, and July. Contact Student Life for more information: 715-833-6267 or studentlife@cvtc.edu

Financial Aid Consideration

This program does not qualify for financial aid.

Title IX Pregnancy and Related Conditions

CVTC does not discriminate against any student based on pregnancy or related conditions and will fully comply with Title IX regulations. Related conditions include, but are not limited to, childbirth, breastfeeding/pumping, miscarriage, abortion, false pregnancy, and recovery from these or related conditions. Students who are pregnant or are experiencing related conditions are entitled to reasonable modifications to ensure equal access to the CVTC’s educational program and activity. Any student seeking reasonable modifications must contact the Student Success and Accessibility team at 715-833-6234 or access@cvtc.edu to discuss appropriate and available modifications based on their individual needs. Students are encouraged to request pregnancy-related modifications as promptly as possible.

Students with Disabilities

CVTC welcomes individuals with disabilities. We will provide and coordinate reasonable accommodations for all individuals with documented disabilities. Students that might benefit from accommodations during their college experience at CVTC can contact the Student Success and Accessibility team at 715-833-6234 or access@cvtc.edu to determine what accommodations they may be eligible for and what documentation may be required.

Last Updated: February 11, 2026 @ 2:47 p.m.